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Motley Fool stock advice
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The gist
Motley Fool Stock Advisor delivered 973% total return since 2002, beating S&P 500's 213%. Long-term picks like Nvidia up 130,663% show why patience matters.
Background
Motley Fool Stock Advisor is a subscription stock-picking service that has been recommending stocks since 2002. Recent reports highlight its long-term performance, claiming a 973% total return versus the S&P 500's 213% over the same period. The service emphasizes buy-and-hold investing, with notable picks like Amazon, Netflix, and Nvidia delivering massive gains.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2002Motley Fool Stock Advisor launched, began monthly stock recommendations.
- Sep 6, 2002Recommended Amazon; stock up 34,003% since.
- Dec 17, 2004Recommended Netflix; stock up 44,246% since.
- Apr 15, 2005Recommended Nvidia; stock up 130,663% since.
- Aug 27, 2026Reported 973% total return since inception, beating S&P 500's 213%.
- May 2026Wall Street Survivor tracking showed 37% average return on nine picks from early 2026.
Who’s saying what
- Bulls
- Long-term buy-and-hold strategy with quality picks has consistently beaten the market.
- Caution
- Past performance doesn't guarantee future results; individual stocks can be volatile.
Still unverified
The 973% return figure is from Motley Fool's own reporting; independent verification not provided.