Look beyond the recent headwinds these two have faced.

Investors who bought shares of Intuitive Surgical ( ISRG -0.33% ) or Vertex Pharmaceuticals ( VRTX -1.08% ) 20 years ago and held onto them are likely pleased with their decisions. Both companies have produced market-beating returns over the past two decades.

True, they've encountered significant challenges this year and have lagged the market since January. However, their prospects remain intact, and their performance in the long run could resemble the past.

Here is why Intuitive Surgical and Vertex Pharmaceuticals are attractive "forever" growth stocks to invest in today.

1. Intuitive Surgical

Progress in the healthcare field is allowing us to live longer. However, as people age, their need for medical services

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