The Motley Fool is a premium investment research service founded in 1993 that provides stock recommendations and portfolio guidance to individual investors. The company offers multiple subscription tiers ranging from 99 dollars to 13,999 dollars annually, featuring AI-powered scoring systems and real-money portfolios.
Proprietary Black Box AI scoring system evaluates stocks based on technology infrastructure, AI business transformation potential, and AI implementation quality.
Real-Money Portfolios:
Multiple portfolios backed by over 30 million dollars of The Motley Fool own capital with official recommendations and allocation guidance.
Monthly Stock Picks:
Subscription tiers deliver between 2 to 30 plus stock recommendations monthly depending on service level.
Long-Term Strategy:
All recommendations follow a 5 plus year buy-and-hold philosophy with guidance to weather market volatility.
Portfolio Tools:
Access to Fool IQ Plus, Match Calculator, Quant Projections, and GamePlan financial planning resources.
Monthly Picks: 2 stock recommendations delivered monthly from Team Hidden Gems and Team Rule Breakers.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 25,000 dollars plus.
Price: 199 dollars per year list price, 99 dollars first year for new members.
Monthly Picks: 5 stock recommendations monthly designed for balanced, diversified portfolio.
Epic Portfolio: 50 stocks across robotics, AI infrastructure, electrification with 5-year price projections.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 50,000 dollars plus.
Price: 499 dollars per year list price, 299 dollars first year for new members.
Monthly Picks: 8 plus stock recommendations with daily Moneyball portfolio picks (250 plus annually).
AI Playbook: First AI-focused portfolio with proprietary scoring on 500 to 1,000 companies.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 100,000 dollars plus.
Price: 1,999 dollars per year list price, 1,399 dollars first year for new members.
Monthly Picks: 10 plus stock recommendations plus options trades and specialized research.
Real-Money Portfolios: 35 portfolios including Everlasting Portfolio with all stocks Tom personally owns.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 250,000 dollars plus.
Price: 3,999 dollars per year list price, 3,499 dollars first year for new members.
Monthly Picks: 30 plus stock recommendations with daily Moneyball portfolio picks.
One Portfolio: Actively managed portfolio with quarterly rebalancing by veteran investing team.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 500,000 dollars plus.
Price: 13,999 dollars per year, renews at 6,999 dollars second year.
Data-rich research toolkit with financial statements, analytics, and charting for company analysis
Match Calculator:
Translates model portfolio allocations into personalized investment amounts based on user portfolio size
Quant Projections:
100,000 simulations generate estimated upside and downside price ranges for stocks
Moneyball Database:
AI-driven scoring system covering 3,500 plus companies with proprietary rankings
Stock Screener:
Filter recommendations by service, market cap, price, and sector
Watchlist:
Track stocks by company name or ticker symbol with portfolio management features
Stock Advisor provides entry-level access with 2 monthly picks, educational content, and three entry strategies (Cautious, Moderate, Aggressive).
Experienced Investors:
Epic Plus, Fool Portfolios, and Fool One offer advanced tools including AI Playbook, options trading strategies, crypto databases, and 35 plus real-money portfolios for portfolios exceeding 100K.
Motley Fool Features
AI Scoring System:Proprietary Black Box AI scoring system evaluates stocks based on technology infrastructure, AI business transformation potential, and AI implementation quality.
Real-Money Portfolios:
Multiple portfolios backed by over 30 million dollars of The Motley Fool own capital with official recommendations and allocation guidance.
Monthly Stock Picks:
Subscription tiers deliver between 2 to 30 plus stock recommendations monthly depending on service level.
Long-Term Strategy:
All recommendations follow a 5 plus year buy-and-hold philosophy with guidance to weather market volatility.
Portfolio Tools:
Access to Fool IQ Plus, Match Calculator, Quant Projections, and GamePlan financial planning resources.
Motley Fool Subscription Tiers
Stock Advisor
Overview: Flagship service launched in 2002 with proven track record of market-beating returns.Monthly Picks: 2 stock recommendations delivered monthly from Team Hidden Gems and Team Rule Breakers.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 25,000 dollars plus.
Price: 199 dollars per year list price, 99 dollars first year for new members.
- Top 10 Stock Rankings: Monthly updated rankings of best investment opportunities
- GamePlan Access: Partial access to retirement and financial planning resources
- Fool IQ Access: Partial access to financial data and proprietary estimates
- Entry Strategies: Cautious, Moderate, and Aggressive investing styles
- Stock Reports: Dozens of expert-written reports to improve portfolio
- 30-Day Guarantee: Full membership fee refund if cancelled within 30 days
Epic
Overview: For individual investors with curated blend of growth, dividend, and hidden gem stocks.Monthly Picks: 5 stock recommendations monthly designed for balanced, diversified portfolio.
Epic Portfolio: 50 stocks across robotics, AI infrastructure, electrification with 5-year price projections.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 50,000 dollars plus.
Price: 499 dollars per year list price, 299 dollars first year for new members.
- Match Calculator: Translates model allocations into personalized investment amounts
- GamePlan Plus Access: Full access to retirement planning guidance and resources
- Fool IQ Plus Access: Complete data toolkit trusted by expert analysts
- Quant Projections: Data-driven analysis with estimated returns and max downside
- Exclusive Podcast: Member-only podcast featuring Epic stocks and analyst insights
- Stock Rankings: Monthly rankings across dozens of stocks from Epic investing team
- 30-Day Guarantee: Full membership fee refund if cancelled within 30 days
Epic Plus
Overview: Premium tier featuring Tom Gardner AI Playbook and groundbreaking AI scoring system.Monthly Picks: 8 plus stock recommendations with daily Moneyball portfolio picks (250 plus annually).
AI Playbook: First AI-focused portfolio with proprietary scoring on 500 to 1,000 companies.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 100,000 dollars plus.
Price: 1,999 dollars per year list price, 1,399 dollars first year for new members.
- Moneyball Database: Full access covering 3,500 plus companies with AI-driven scoring
- AI Playbook Portfolio: Revolutionary stock scoring powered by generative AI
- Moneyball Portfolio: Real-money portfolio with daily stock guidance up to 250 recommendations
- Moneymakers Portfolios: Access to 5 diverse Tom Gardner portfolios
- Options Trading Strategies: Strategic guidance for income and capital gains
- Advanced Scorecards: Specialized strategies for trends, value, and international opportunities
- 30-Day Credit Swap: Transfer membership credit to Epic service if not satisfied
Fool Portfolios
Overview: Exclusive access to Tom Gardner complete suite of portfolios backed by 30 million dollars plus capital.Monthly Picks: 10 plus stock recommendations plus options trades and specialized research.
Real-Money Portfolios: 35 portfolios including Everlasting Portfolio with all stocks Tom personally owns.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 250,000 dollars plus.
Price: 3,999 dollars per year list price, 3,499 dollars first year for new members.
- Cryptoball Database: Coverage of 800 plus cryptocurrencies with AI-driven analysis
- Microball Database: Coverage of 2,500 plus micro-cap companies
- Firecrackers Scorecard: High-growth opportunity recommendations
- Digital Explorers Scorecard: 36 plus crypto recommendations outpacing S and P 500
- Investor Solutions Team: White-glove support for maximizing membership benefits
- Additional Content: Expanded articles and earnings coverage on more stocks
- 30-Day Credit Swap: Transfer membership credit to Epic Plus service if not satisfied
Fool One
Overview: Most comprehensive membership tier with access to 30 plus investing services and portfolios.Monthly Picks: 30 plus stock recommendations with daily Moneyball portfolio picks.
One Portfolio: Actively managed portfolio with quarterly rebalancing by veteran investing team.
Portfolio Size: Suggested minimum portfolio size of 500,000 dollars plus.
Price: 13,999 dollars per year, renews at 6,999 dollars second year.
- Moneyball Portfolio: AI-informed daily stock recommendations
- Exclusive Event Access: Preferred access to member events and in-person experiences
- Early Tool Access: First access to new investing tools and features
- Ultimate Income Scorecard: Additional income-focused investment strategies
- Fool Worldwide Scorecard: International investment opportunities
- Priority Research Releases: Early access to premium research and reports
- 30-Day Credit Swap: Transfer membership credit to another premium service if not satisfied
Motley Fool Trading Tools
Fool IQ Plus:Data-rich research toolkit with financial statements, analytics, and charting for company analysis
Match Calculator:
Translates model portfolio allocations into personalized investment amounts based on user portfolio size
Quant Projections:
100,000 simulations generate estimated upside and downside price ranges for stocks
Moneyball Database:
AI-driven scoring system covering 3,500 plus companies with proprietary rankings
Stock Screener:
Filter recommendations by service, market cap, price, and sector
Watchlist:
Track stocks by company name or ticker symbol with portfolio management features
Who Is Motley Fool For?
Beginner Investors:Stock Advisor provides entry-level access with 2 monthly picks, educational content, and three entry strategies (Cautious, Moderate, Aggressive).
Experienced Investors:
Epic Plus, Fool Portfolios, and Fool One offer advanced tools including AI Playbook, options trading strategies, crypto databases, and 35 plus real-money portfolios for portfolios exceeding 100K.
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