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The Motley Fool

Overview

The Motley Fool has a rating of 2.04 stars from 327 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about The Motley Fool most frequently mention customer service, stock recommendations, and growth stocks problems. The Motley Fool ranks 61st among Stock Research sites.

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    80
  • Value
    87
  • Quality
    80

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Positive highlights

  • As a member of both Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers, I enjoy the selections of stocks to choose from each week.

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How would you rate The Motley Fool?
Top Positive Review

“Don't even think about it - just subscribe”

Justyn C.
2/20/21

Having worked in financial services for 25 years I feel like I can attest to how much rubbish is spouted by financial advisors. Yes, some are good, but most are simply selling mutual funds with no expertise other than sales skills. I learned more about good long term, life changing investing and wealth management in the first year of a subscription than I did in the entire time I spent on Wall Street.

Top Critical Review

“Deceptive auto-renewal practices”

Philip P.
1/20/24

Automatic renewal is concealed, no notice given, and no receipt provided. Unacceptable for a $299 billing.

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Thumbnail of user philipp659
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 20th, 2024

Automatic renewal is concealed, no notice given, and no receipt provided. Unacceptable for a $299 billing.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

We're sorry to hear you were disappointed by your experience. The order page explains that your subscription will automatically renew at the then current price. Additionally, you can find your renewal date on your account page.

Upon purchase of any one subscription, the automatic renewal feature is turned on. Your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current rate until you notify us of your decision to terminate your membership. For subscription terms greater than three months, we will email you about the length and price of your renewal before we charge you. The terms and conditions set the boundaries and nature of our relationship; these were agreed to at the time of purchase.

I believe I was able to find your account - if your service renewed on June 3,2023, you received a copy of your receipt (Subject line: Your receipt from The Motley Fool) on June 3,2023. Your renewal notices were sent on the following dates:
Mon May 15,2023 Action Required! A quick reminder about your renewal
Wed Apr 19,2023 Action Required: Claim your renewal discount today!

These emails explained that your Rule Breakers membership was set to renew for one year at $299. They also said that if you do not take advantage of the early renewal discount, your subscription will automatically renew. Unfortunately, as you are far outside of the 30-day, money-back guarantee, we are unable to issue a refund.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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1 review
0 helpful votes
March 7th, 2024

The owners of Motley Fool just sell subscriptions and they know that 85% of Americans can't even get a hold of a grand right now so they've shifted to going after folks that have a ton of money invested elsewhere and they're trying to convince them to shift over to Motley Fool! All of their tax burden advice etc. you can find anywhere online! All they do is sell stock pick advice which well trained chimps can do! Once you buy a subscription for $99, after 30 days, they will continue pounding you with sales calls and e-mails to get you to make an even bigger mistake and pay $2500 just for stock advice! If you invest with them the only one who is the fool is you! Besides we're about ready to go through a massive correction cycle! If you're smart you'll run to cash….not these clowns!

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. We're sorry to hear our services aren't the right fit for you, and wish you all the best on your investing journey. It sounds as though you’re subscribed to receive marketing for additional Motley Fool services. Since publishers like The Motley Fool are prohibited from personalized recommendations, we offer all of our expanding and various services to members who have subscribed to receive promotions, in the hope of finding a better fit for some. Our many services simply follow different strategies and have different resulting risk profiles. At the bottom of every marketing email, there is a link to unsubscribe. Additionally, you can log into Fool.com, click on "My Fool Membership" in the upper right-hand corner, and then click on "Account" and then "Email Preferences." This will allow you to adjust your email settings to your preferences.

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1 review
8 helpful votes
February 20th, 2021
Verified purchase

Having worked in financial services for 25 years I feel like I can attest to how much rubbish is spouted by financial advisors. Yes, some are good, but most are simply selling mutual funds with no expertise other than sales skills. I learned more about good long term, life changing investing and wealth management in the first year of a subscription than I did in the entire time I spent on Wall Street.

Tip for consumers:
Start out with Stock Advisor and Rule Breakers. Read everything, don't necessarily buy all the stocks, but get familiar with the philosophy. Follow it bit by bit and eventually your financial life will be sorted.

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Fool One

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for the positive feedback!

It sounds like you’re building a diverse portfolio, which is great! We encourage our members to build a diverse portfolio of at least 10-15 stocks that they plan on holding for a minimum of 3-5 years. It’s our belief that this combination is the best way to counteract the whims of the market. One of the principal tenets here at The Motley Fool is that the best person to handle your finances is you. Although we provide research behind our recommendations, we encourage our members to do their own research as well. It is our firm belief that it serves every investor's best interest to encounter and consider opposing viewpoints.

If you have any questions regarding your subscription(s), need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user liping.l
1 review
16 helpful votes
July 18th, 2023

I used their services for over 5 years and lost over three hundred thousands from their recommendations. This is a company made of two brothers: one is purely momentum trader and suggests stocks that are going up and the other one suggests stocks that trade far away from highs. They do not understand what makes a good stock or bad one. Except for those well know stocks like Apple, NVDA, 90% of their recommended stocks are junk and now become penny stocks.

Tip for consumers:
They once suggest that you should use Shopify as the foundation stock (meaning your should buy a lot) and buy others that are now penny stocks. When a tock is doing badly, they ask us to hold for 5 years. For example, Boston Beer dropped from 1400 to 800 in one day. I contacted them what I should do. They say just hold it and it will come back in 5-8 years. Now the stock is 200 and never come back.

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Stock Advisor and Disruption

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. There isn't a financial publisher, The Motley Fool included, that can promise that a recommended stock will not encounter market fluctuations. Investments are inherently a risk, and the market will fluctuate. When we recommend a stock in any subscription or strategy, we are doing so with the intention of holding that stock for 5 years, minimum. As long-term investors, we recognize that stock prices will fluctuate. That being said, we won’t always recommend a sell just because the stock price drops. We prefer to hold stocks in companies that we are confident in for the long term.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user gregr919
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 23rd, 2024

When I signed up for their service they were heavily promoting CFLT as a stock to buy. I bought it at $65.00 a share and sold it 15 months later for $24.10. It was not a good recommendation.

Tip for consumers:
I know it’s hard to be accurate when evaluating stock picks, but this was a very big miss.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

We're sorry to hear you've been disappointed in the performance of that one stock. If you'll review our investing philosophy, https://www.fool.com/about/investing-philosophy/ you'll see that we encourage our members to buy at least 25 stocks that they plan on holding for a minimum of 5 years. We believe this is the best way to counteract the whims of the market.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user robertz647
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
August 28th, 2023
Verified purchase

I have subscribed to 3 MF services over the last 6 to 7 years. They tout their huge wins time and time again, while neglecting to mention any of their losses. I have also determined that their "buy" recommendations come regardless of the stocks current price wrt value. This causes you to jump in at some of the worst times. As it stands the biggest losers in my portfolio are MF recommendations, while I wait the obligatory 5 years for the uptick.

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Money Makers, 5G and Stock Advisor

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. There are video segments and articles discussing lessons we've learned during our investing journey. If you're having trouble finding them, we'd encourage you to reach out to our Member Services department. Their information is included below.

Some of our services, such as Stock Advisor, issue recommendations on a set schedule, and we will continue to do so. You may disagree with a particular recommendation, or feel it isn't the right time to buy, and that's ok!

We do not expect all our members to purchase every recommendation we release, as every investor's journey is different. One of the principal tenets here at The Motley Fool is that the best person to handle your finances is you. Although we provide research behind our recommendations, we encourage our members to do their own research as well. It is our firm belief that it serves every investor's best interest to encounter and consider opposing viewpoints.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user john.acuna.125
1 review
4 helpful votes
October 29th, 2023

I lost half of my account because of my trust in motley fool. I should've know better than to blindly listen to these yahoos. Every week they give buys and they are really the worst timed, worst suggestions that I've encountered. I listened to their pod casts and read all their articles. Thet just want your membership. The catch is, the subscriber is the fool! Do not waste your money. Afterwards, I did much better just putting all my money in the SPY.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. Some of our services, such as Stock Advisor, issue recommendations on a set schedule, and will continue to do so. You may disagree with a particular recommendation, or feel it isn't the right time to buy, and that's ok!

We do not expect all our members to purchase every recommendation we release, as every investor's journey is different. One of the principal tenets here at The Motley Fool is that the best person to handle your finances is you. Although we provide research behind our recommendations, we encourage our members to do their own research as well. It is our firm belief that it serves every investor's best interest to encounter and consider opposing viewpoints.

We're sorry to hear you've been disappointed in the performance of your service as of late. It's important to keep in mind that no financial publisher, The Motley Fool included, can guarantee that a recommended stock will not fluctuate. Investments are inherently a risk, and the market will vary.

We encourage our members to build a diverse portfolio of at least 25 stocks that they plan on holding for 5 years, minimum. We believe this pairing is the best way to counteract the whims of the market.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user romanv38
0 reviews
31 helpful votes
January 11th, 2022

I would not recommend it to anyone, Company is actually fooling the customers. 9 out 10 advises are losing 30-50% over time

Tip for consumers:
Do not go with motley fool, they will fool you

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Stock Advisor service

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. It sounds like you may need assistance - I encourage you to reach out to our Member Services department. We feature a great team of Foolish representatives ready and able to help answer your questions and guide you through your services. You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email – Help@Fool.com
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Thumbnail of user xuanb5
1 review
31 helpful votes
January 27th, 2022

Never using this site again as it is very dodgy.

I receive their email regarding renewal of my subscription. I have then quickly replied to their email and advised I do not wish for the recurring payment to be processed. However, they never answer me.

I tried to call to their phone line as well but it just said all representatives are busy and I must levee a message for them to contact me back.

Very unprofessional service.

If I cannot contact them by the end of next week, I will take action with my bank.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. When contacting our Member Services team, please make sure you're using the email address associated with your account. This will help us process your request in a timely fashion.

You can typically reach our representatives via 888-665-3665 during our normal business hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can also reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user vins23
1 review
4 helpful votes
December 9th, 2023

I've lost 57% of my portfolio thanks to their picks. I recommend you NEVER EVER use Motley Fool. In fact I purchased all 7 of their recommendations at their highest value meaning since the purchase date my portfolio has never been higher than the original value. Total trash!

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. It's unclear what service you purchased because we provide more than 7 recommendations in all of our services - it sounds like you could use assistance navigating your purchase. Contact information is provided below.

We're sorry to hear you've been disappointed in the performance of your service as of late. It's important to keep in mind that no financial publisher, The Motley Fool included, can guarantee that a recommended stock will not fluctuate. Investments are inherently a risk, and the market will vary. We encourage our members to build a diverse portfolio of at least 25 stocks that they plan on holding for 5 years, minimum. We believe this pairing is the best way to counteract the whims of the market.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user johnh8240
1 review
19 helpful votes
February 23rd, 2023

Zoom, Invitae Pinterest, all losers since 2020. If I would have held them the recommended 5 years I would have been worse off. When Tom and Dave Gardner were running Motley Fool the recommendations were far better. I lost 10s of $1000s in these terrible stocks. You are better off piggy backing Warren Buffets recommendations, I made my money back on his picks.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided.

There isn't a financial publisher, The Motley Fool included, that can promise that a recommended stock will not encounter market fluctuations. Investments are inherently a risk, and the market will fluctuate. When we recommend a stock in any subscription or strategy, we are doing so with the intention of holding that stock for 5 years, minimum. As long-term investors, we recognize that stock prices will fluctuate. That being said, we won’t always recommend a sell just because the stock price drops. We prefer to hold stocks in companies that we are confident in for the long term.

Tom Gardner is co-chairman and CEO of The Motley Fool, and still manages many of our services. Although David Gardner is no longer managing services, he still hosts a weekly podcast - Rule Breaker Investing - and is actively involved in the Motley Fool Foundation.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user jhk5
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 11th, 2019

Really appreciate the in-depth research the MF staff does. It helps to make sure I have a solid handle on companies I'm researching and considering when I invest for the long term.

The one thing I would recommend it to minimize the number of promotions and buy-ins they email the current members. It does get tedious if you feel like you're always being sold something.

Thumbnail of user rodw81
1 review
70 helpful votes
December 30th, 2021

After you sign up for their basic plan you will literally get bombarded with a constant stream of emails desperately trying to sell you more and more. You think you're buying a stock buying advisery service, however it won't be long before you're feeling like if you don't sign up to their additional offers you're actually only getting their third rate service, at best. Their methods are low-class and nasty. The attached photo is one of dozens of sales emails.

Tip for consumers:
Find a professional advisor who won't keep trying to send you more.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

We’re sorry that your experience with our marketing has been frustrating. There is no singular investing strategy which fits the needs, preferences, and a reasonable fee ratio of all investors. Our many services simply follow different strategies and have different resulting risk profiles.

Since publishers like The Motley Fool are prohibited from personalized recommendations, we offer all of our services to members who have subscribed to receive promotions in the hope of finding a better fit for some. The fact that we offer other strategies to allow for different interests and investment styles does not diminish the quality of your service and its affiliated information.

At the bottom of every marketing email, there is a link to unsubscribe. Additionally, you can log into Fool.com, click on "My Fool" in the upper right-hand corner, and then click on "Email Settings." This will allow you to adjust your email settings to your preferences. If you have any questions regarding your subscription(s), need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user mikek1423
1 review
30 helpful votes
April 13th, 2022

After taking my non refund subscription they sent me a list of stocks I should buy for the long-haul. Within three months every last one of them is down 50 to 60%. - four times as bad as the S&P performance over the same period. Bottom line they sent old outdated news that put me closer to the poorhouse.

Tip for consumers:
Deceptive marketing

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Stock advisor

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. Most yearly promotions of Stock Advisor offer a 30-day, money-back guarantee.

We're sorry to hear you've been disappointed in the performance of your service so far. It's important to keep in mind that no financial publisher, The Motley Fool included, can guarantee that a recommended stock will not fluctuate. Investments are inherently a risk, and the market will vary. We encourage our members to build a diverse portfolio of at least 25 stocks that they plan on holding for 5 years, minimum. We believe this pairing is the best way to counteract the whims of the market.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user robertv437
4 reviews
14 helpful votes
May 4th, 2022
Verified purchase

You know, easier to just copy and paste someone else's review. As I feel 100% the same way.

After you sign up for their basic plan you will literally get bombarded with a constant stream of emails desperately trying to sell you more and more. You think you're buying a stock buying advisory service, however it won't be long before you're feeling like if you don't sign up to their additional offers you're actually only getting their third rate service, at best. Their methods are low-class and nasty.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

Unfortunately, we're unable to find any accounts with the information you've provided. It sounds as though you’re subscribed to receive marketing for additional Motley Fool services. Since publishers like The Motley Fool are prohibited from personalized recommendations, we offer all of our expanding and various services to members who have subscribed to receive promotions, in the hope of finding a better fit for some. Our many services simply follow different strategies and have different resulting risk profiles. If you’re unhappy with the amount of emails you receive, we’d like to help you fix that. At the bottom of every marketing email, there is a link to unsubscribe. Additionally, you can log into Fool.com, click on “My Fool Membership” in the upper right-hand corner, and then click on “Account” and then “Email Preferences.” This will allow you to adjust your email settings to your preferences.

If you have any questions regarding your subscription(s), need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user tushark33
1 review
25 helpful votes
May 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have been a subscriber of MotleyFool's Ultimate growth service for close to 2.5 years. This premium service charges $1499 in annual fees. That portfolio since its inception (well over 2 years) has returned -42%. During the same period ASX has returned a whopping +28.65%. Out of the 28 recommended stocks only 2 stocks is is positive territory while the rest are outright losers.

Tip for consumers:
Please stay away from MotleyFool

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

Please note - this is a review page for The Motley Fool (US), not The Motley Fool Australia. They are a sister company and I am unable to help you directly with your account.

I encourage you to reach out to Motley Fool Australia's Member Support team so that they can help answer any questions you may have. The email address is membersupportau@fool.com.au

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Thumbnail of user milesc70
1 review
24 helpful votes
February 18th, 2022

The Motley Fool produces content like a spammy ad blog site, pushing out content that is favorable to the institutions and individuals that pay them to write biased "articles". None of what they write is credible or unbiased. For the first several years, they were a great resource but over the years, they've really gone down the gutter. A site full of misinformation and biased rhetoric. Avoid anything they say or sell.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

We're sorry to hear our services weren't the right fit for your needs, and wish you the best on your investing journey. If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user bobc708
1 review
56 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2021

So buy this stock and pay us $100 is what is in the "news letter". Who do you think buys the stock first? Every look up a stock on Yahoo and see a bunch of stories by these guys? Why are the stories either very negative or overly positive? Read the disclaimers, it depends on if they own the stock... not very fair if they are giving you what looks like a "news" article. I been burnt by taking their advice and would like everybody to understand who is making money here.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

Our employees are under strict regulations that prohibit us from buying or selling stocks for a set time frame before and after the recommendation has been made.

At The Motley Fool, when we recommend a stock in any subscription or strategy, we are doing so with the intention of holding that stock for 3-5 years, minimum. As long-term investors, we recognize that stock prices will fluctuate. That being said, we won’t always recommend a sell just because the stock price drops. We prefer to hold stocks in companies that we are confident in for the long term.

It sounds like you may need assistance navigating your subscription - I encourage you to reach out to our Member Services department. We feature a great team of Foolish representatives ready and able to help answer your questions and guide you through your services. You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email – Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user kennethp820
1 review
18 helpful votes
February 9th, 2023

I've lost 10's of thousands (-70%+). I was doing much better with my own picks. Cant think of any mistake I've ever made that cost me more. A DUI would have been cheaper. Avoid Motely Fool at all costs.

Tip for consumers:
Avoid at all costs. Randomly pick stocks. Let your dog pick them. Anything would be better.

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Thumbnail of user johnm11503
1 review
11 helpful votes
January 30th, 2023
Verified purchase

I joined motley motley fool thinking it would help me with my investments. I was doing pretty good but though I might be able to do better. I invested thousands into 5 of their top rated stocks. As of 1-2 years they were all duds. I think this company is horrible. Don't sign up.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t use this service. It will make you loose thousands.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

There isn't a financial publisher, The Motley Fool included, that can promise that a recommended stock will not encounter market fluctuations. Investments are inherently a risk, and the market will fluctuate. When we recommend a stock in any subscription or strategy, we are doing so with the intention of holding that stock for 5 years, minimum. As long-term investors, we recognize that stock prices will fluctuate. That being said, we won’t always recommend a sell just because the stock price drops. We prefer to hold stocks in companies that we are confident in for the long term.

If you have any other questions, need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user jayh409
1 review
7 helpful votes
January 18th, 2020

For rule breakers and stock advisor: all positive. My portfolio is crowded with stocks I've bought because of them. I recommend those two services to everyone who's curious about what advice service I use.

For options: not so much. I was pleased for 3 years. But in 2019, the trade alerts from the options service withered away to almost nothing. One of the advisories said that after the beginning of the years trade alerts would resume. But still, almost nothing. I wonder what it is I paid $1000 for? I now recommend against the options service.

Thumbnail of user jims1323
1 review
43 helpful votes
March 30th, 2021

People complain about the Fool's marketing overload. That's not the real problem with these guys. The real problem is they have TERRIBLE recommendations. I've lost thousands on stocks recommended by these idiots. These numbers should tell you all you need to know:

APPN? Down $15,800 (I just saw another "buy it" article on the fool today. Great advice.)
LMND? Down $11,900
SKLZ? Down $4,100

Morons. But they ARE good at marketing, and at suckering people for $. Unfortunately, I include myself in that group. Beware.

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Customer S. – The Motley Fool Rep

Thank you for your feedback.

At The Motley Fool, when we recommend a stock in any subscription or strategy, we are doing so with the intention of holding that stock for 3-5 years, minimum. As long-term investors, we recognize that stock prices will fluctuate. That being said, we won’t always recommend a sell just because the stock price drops. We prefer to hold stocks in companies that we are confident in for the long term.

It sounds like you’re beginning to build a diverse portfolio, which is great! We encourage our members to build a diverse portfolio of at least 10-15 stocks that they plan on holding for at least 3-5 years. It’s our belief that this combination is the best way to counteract the whims of the market.

If you have any questions regarding your subscription(s), need assistance navigating our website, or would like to share additional feedback, please reach out to our Member Services department - we're happy to help! You can reach our representatives via the Help tab on Fool.com or by email - Help@Fool.com

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Thumbnail of user davidp2823
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 24th, 2021

I've used Motely Fool for more than 15 years. The experience in terms of learning and profits have exceeded anything that i could have imagined. I started with the Stock Advisor service and kept buying into other Services. Recently, i've renewed my membership in the highest level service (Motely Fool One) for the third time with no hesitation -- the service gives me the information, tools, and confidence to take charge of my own investments.

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40 helpful votes
February 13th, 2021

I signed up for Motley Fool and paid for some of the premier services (SA and Rule Breakers) - I'm pretty disappointed with the content. I'm fine if they recommend over-hyped companies / momentum names, but the analysis is very weak. I'm looking for some fundamental and technical analysis - numbers, exhibits, trends, margins, financials. What I get is a few paragraphs on high level trends. Perhaps the in-depth analysis is part of higher tier subscription which is the next complaint.

The constant up-selling, click bait to sign up for the next level service is super annoying. I already spent $300 / year on this...

Strong Pass.

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7 helpful votes
February 17th, 2023

I signed up, made 5 trades based on their recommendations and 4 lost money. And despite paying for a full year, I no longer get the weekly updates so I cant even see their videos. No ability to communicate with them to solve my problem.

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