Most retail investors get into the market with the intention of growing their investments. How they go about it and what level of risk they are willing to accept are the main differentiators for what kind of investor they end up being.

History has shown that investing in growth stocks can lead to much more significant returns for a portfolio than dividend stocks. Income-generating investments are good for risk-averse investors, but these types of businesses may not be reinvesting all that much into their future growth and long-term opportunities.

Three growth stocks that have generated some incredible returns for investors over the years are Insulet (NASDAQ: PODD), Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX), and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Here's a look at why these companies have been good buys in the past and some insight into whether they remain solid investments today.

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