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Is Motley Fool Stock Advisor Legit or Is it a Scam?

Wondering if Motley Fool Stock Advisor is a scam? Is Motley Fool legit?

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I don't believe that subscribers of Motley Fool Stock advisor will beat the market.

In fact, when factoring in their subscription fees, I believe that members are better off just purchasing an SPY or QQQ ETF - or trading a simple wheel strategy.

While Motley Fool touts that they consistently beat the market, in my opinion, I believe that they cherry-pick the few holdings that do very well and conveniently forget about the losing recommendations.

There likely is no edge in fundamental analysis, I know that this seems controversial - and, as a former Investment Banker, valuing companies on their fundamentals was very important to our job.

However, the reality is that all publicly available information is already priced into the stocks.

Yes, mispricing of stocks occur, especially at market extremes, but for someone to believe that they know more than the millions of people who, in aggregate, invest in a stock, is ludicrous.

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In my opinion, Motley Fool Stock Advisor will NOT help you beat the market, especially when factoring in their subscription costs.

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Is Motley Fool Legit?

My opinion differs from most in that I don't believe that investors should subscribe to Motley Fool. Instead, I think almost everyone is better off being long QQQ when factoring in their subscription costs.

Additionally, it's important to factor in the portfolio volatility.

Motley Fool chooses higher-beta stocks then these stocks, especially when using leverage, could blow up an investors account.

It's my opinion that Motley Fool chooses high beta stocks and then markets the winners while ignoring the losing trades.

Motley Fool Review: Is Stock Advisor Worth it?

I don't believe members are better off subscribing to Motley Fool when you compare it against being long QQQ when factoring in ALL of their recommendations and factoring in their subscription costs.

Additionally, it's important to factor in the portfolio volatility. Meaning if Motley Fool is choosing higher-beta stocks then these stocks, especially when using leverage, could blow up an investors account.

Motley Fool stock picks revealed?

I don't believe they reveal their stock picks unless you pay for them.

Again, you're likely better off just going long QQQ.

Motley Fool Performance History

I don't believe they reveal their stock performance in total. Instead, we'd have to rely upon them to produce it.

If Motley Fool could provide their trading statements, then that would be very helpful.

But, Motley Fool does not reveal their trading statements.

Last Updated on January 22, 2026 by David Jaffee

About the Author David Jaffee

David Jaffee is the founder of BestStockStrategy.com and creator of the "Financed Bull" Strategy. He graduated from an Ivy League university and worked at Wall Street's most successful investment banks before becoming a full-time options trader and educator. David has taught over 2,500 students in 70+ countries, and his strategy has achieved a win rate approaching 98%. He specializes in selling options for premium income and buying call spreads for long-term wealth building. Verified Trading Results | Student Reviews | Trading Course & Trade Alerts | Watch on YouTube | Personal Website

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