Should You Buy Nvidia Before Jan. 6, 2026? | The Motley Fool

Nvidia (NVDA +3.80%) has proven its status as an artificial intelligence (AI) winner over a variety of time periods — from the short term to the long term. For example, it’s climbed about 30% just this year and has soared 1,200% over the past five years. This is thanks to Nvidia’s top AI chips, which have conquered the AI market — they’re the fastest around, and this is very valuable for tech giants aiming to win in the AI race.

All of this makes Nvidia a great buy for any investors interested in betting on the future of AI. But the big question often is: When should you buy? Sometimes, investors look to potential stock price catalysts, such as an earnings report or an event that may renew excitement about the company — and push the stock price higher. One such occasion is right around the corner, set to begin on Jan. 6. Should you get in on Nvidia beforehand? Let’s find out.

Nvidia’s rivals

First, though, let’s consider why Nvidia has drawn this much attention — after all, it’s not the only AI chip designer around, as it competes with players including Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom. And even some of Nvidia’s own customers, like Amazon, are producing their own chips, so they compete with the chip giant to some degree.

But, as mentioned, Nvidia sells the world’s highest-performance chips as well as an entire portfolio of products and services — making it almost…