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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

  1. Feb 2002Motley Fool Stock Advisor launched, began monthly stock recommendations.
  2. Sep 6, 2002Recommended Amazon; stock up 34,003% since.
  3. Dec 17, 2004Recommended Netflix; stock up 44,246% since.
  4. Apr 15, 2005Recommended Nvidia; stock up 130,663% since.
  5. Aug 27, 2026Reported 973% total return since inception, beating S&P 500's 213%.
  6. 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.

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