My Top 3 Growth Stocks to Buy for 2026 -- Including Nvidia and Netflix, and Netflix Isn't on the List Because of Its Upcoming 10-for-1 Stock Split, and One's Not a Stock

Core Insights - The article presents several growth stock ideas for consideration in the upcoming year, highlighting their potential for continued growth and investment opportunities. Group 1: Nvidia - Nvidia has averaged annual gains of 145% over the past three years and is not considered overvalued due to its strong growth [2] - In the second quarter, Nvidia's revenue increased by 56% year over year, driven by high demand for data centers supporting AI technologies [3] - Nvidia recently became the first stock to achieve a $5 trillion valuation [3] Group 2: Netflix - Netflix has averaged annual gains of 26% over the past decade and has announced a 10-for-1 stock split [5] - In the third quarter, Netflix's revenue rose by 17% year over year, and its share of TV time in the U.S. has been increasing [5] - Netflix's shares are considered somewhat overvalued, with a price-to-sales ratio of 10.9 compared to a five-year average of 6.6, and a forward-looking P/E ratio of 34 [5] Group 3: Vanguard Information Technology ETF - The Vanguard Information Technology ETF has averaged annual gains of 20% over the past 15 years and includes Nvidia as its top holding [7] - This ETF provides exposure to over 300 growth stocks, making it a convenient investment option [7]