Motley Fool Stock Picks Revealed

March 30, 2021 James Bradford

*** UPDATED March 1, 2021 with stock prices and percentage returns thru Friday, February 26, 2021 **

Motley Fool Stock Picks

The key to being a successful investor is to discover profitable stocks before the rest of the market discovers them.

So how do you discover these “profitable stocks”?

The Motley Fool Stock Advisor service claims to be an excellent source of these winning stock picks. In this analysis of the recent Motley Fool Stock Picks we will reveal many of their recent picks, show you how they have performed, and share some secrets about their service.

First of all, take a look at the Motley Fool Stock Advisor’s most recent advertisement and performance chart as of February 10, 2021…

As you can see, they claim their average stock pick is up 609% dwarfing the SP500’s return of 120%.

Are these percentage returns really accurate? or even possible?

Especially look at the last 5 years as they have really accelerated past the market, even holding their own and then accelerating UP during the COVID pandemic.

How did they get those fantastic returns?

Last 12 Months of Motley Fool Stock Picks

I have been a subscriber to the Motley Fool Stock Advisor service for over 5 years now. Since January 2016, I have purchased $1,000-$2,000 of each of their stock picks. At 2 picks a month, that is 24 stock picks a year.

Now, as promised, I will reveal the Motley Fool’s stocks picks and performance.

If you had been a subscriber for the last 12 months, then you would have these profits as of Friday, February 26, 2021:

Their 2020 stock picks have an average return of 89% compared to the SP500’s 21% return. Here are some examples of their 2020 stock picks:
- Their 2 December picks are up 91 and 4%; November picks up 38 and 14%; and their October 2020 stock picks are up 64 and 18% (sorry I can’t reveal those tickers)
- Their September 2020 stock picks of BAND and FVRR are up 12 and 64%.
- Their August 2020 picks JD and WIX are up 28 and down 19%
- Crowdstrike (CRWD) — June 4th pick is already up 132%
- ServiceNow (NOW) — May 7 pick is already up 41%
- Zoom Video (ZM) — re-recommended April 16 is up 155% since that date
- Shopify (SHOP) – April 2, 2020 pick and it is already up 245%
- Zoom Video (ZM) – March 19, 2020 pick and it is already up 209%
- DexCom (DXCM) picked Feb 20, 2020 right before the market crashed and it is still up 22%
- Invitae (NVTA) picked Feb 6 and it is up 149%
- Tesla (TSLA) picked January 2, 2020 before the crash and it is up 883%
Their 2019 stock picks have an average return of 131% compared to the overall stock market’s 36%. Here are some examples of their 2019 stock picks:
- HubSpot (HUBS) picked December 5, 2019 and it is up 156%
- Netflix (NFLX) picked November 21, 2019 and it is up 81%
- Trade Desk (TTD) picked November 11, 2019 and up 321%
- Zoom Video originally picked Oct 3, 2019 and it is up 399%
- SolarEdge (SEDG) picked September 19, 2019 and it is up 259%
- Zynga (ZNGA) picked July 18, 2019 and it is up 70%
- ZM originally picked July 3, 2019 and it is up 323%
- Wix (WIX) picked May 2019 and it is up 82%
- Their March 2019 stock pick of TWLO is up 239%
- Their February 2019 picks of NTDOY and APPN are up 122 and 499%
- Their January 2019 pick of TWLO is up 382%
Their 2018 stock picks are up an average 222%
Their 2017 picks are up 193%
And their 2016 stocks are now up an amazing 371%!!!

Those are exceptional returns and no other stock newsletter I have discovered comes close to it.

But you need to know that with 700,000 subscribers, these stocks to pop 2-8% in the first few days of the release of their picks. So if you want to get these returns you need to buy the stock as soon as it is released.

The price for the Motley Fool Stock Advisor is usually $199 a year, but they often run promotions like “50% OFF” or “TRY IT FOR ONLY $19.”

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Our Objective Test of the Motley Fool

To test the Motley Fool claims of fantastic returns, 5 years ago on January 1, 2016 I purchased a subscription to The Motley Fool Stock Advisor service to find out the truth.

I also opened an Etrade account and started purchasing about $2,000 of each of the Fool picks as they released them. In this Motley Fool Review we reveal our results of actually buying all of their picks for the last 5 years.

To prove to you this is an honest review, here is just one example.

On January 2, 2020 they sent out this email recommending you buy TESLA.

Now, take a peak at my ETrade where you will see that I bought shares of the Motley Fool’s stock pick TESLA on January 2, 2020 as they recommended

Notice that we bought 20 shares of TSLA on January 2, 2020 at $85 (split adjusted) and as of the date of this image December 30, 2020 the stock was up 863% and I have a $14,807 profit on our initial investment of $1,715 . These prices reflect the TSLA stock split of 5 for 1.

So now, after 5+ years of actually buying each of The Motley Fool stock picks with our real money, our conclusion is definitely YES–they are an excellent source of profitable stock picks.

Take a look at this summary of my returns of the Motley Fool Stock Picks for the last 5 years:

How do they get these great returns? It is because they really do pick a lot of stocks that double and a few that triple EACH year.

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BEST STOCK NEWSLETTER OF 2020 (March 1, 2021 UPDATE)

One of last year’s Motley Fool Stock Picks is up 685% and 6 others have already doubled!

We have been tracking ALL of the Motley Fool stock picks since January 2016. That’s over 5 years and over 120 stock picks. As of March 1, 2021, 22 of their 24 stocks picks from 2020 are up with an average return of 89% compared to the SP500’s 21%.

In addition, their 2019 stock picks are up 131%; their 2018 stock picks are up 222%; their 2017 stocks are up 193% and amazingly their 216 stock picks are up 371%. The Motley Fool has done so well because they have quickly identified stocks each year that will perform well in the current environment. They adapt and constantly pick stocks before everyone else realizes the opportunities. Now they are starting to pick stocks that will do well in the post-Covid world and Biden presidency.

Fiverr Intl (FVRR) – Sept 3, 2020 pick is up 75% in just 3 months
CrowdStrike (CRWD) – June 4, 2020 pick and it is already up 74%
Zoom Video (ZM) – April 16, 2020 pick and it is up 172%
Shopify (SHOP) – April 2, 2020 pick and it is up 204%
Zoom Video (ZM) – March 19, 2020 pick re-recommended and it is already up 301%
DexCom (DXCM) picked Feb 20, 2020 right before the market crashed and it is still up 15%
NVTA picked February 6, 2020 is up 129%
Tesla (TSLA) picked January 2, 2020 before the crash and it is up 596%
HubSpot (HUBS) picked December 5, 2019 and it is up 152%
Netflix (NFLX) picked November 21, 2019 and it is up 59%
Trade Desk (TTD) picked November 7, 2019 and up 368%
Zoom Video originally picked Oct 3 and it is up 433%
SolarEdge (SEDG) picked September 19, 2019 and it is up 204%

Now, no one can guarantee that their next picks will be as strong, but our 5 years of experience has been super profitable. They also claim that since inception, their average pick is up 529% and now we believe them. Many analysts are saying that we have passed the bottom of this COVID crisis and “certain” stocks will recover quickly and be the new leaders. So make sure you have the right stocks in your portfolio.

Normally the Fool service is priced at $199 per year but they are currently offering it for just $99/year if you click this link.

Updated as of March 14, 2021 — The Motley Fool Stock Advisor won our award for the Best Stock Newsletter of 2020, and that’s now three years in a row. If you were a Motley Fool subscriber last year you have a 77% return and 20 of those 24 stock picks were profitable. That includes having SIX of those stocks that have now at least DOUBLED! Their top performer was TESLA which is now up 706% since they recommended it in January 2020. In addition, their 2019 stock picks were awesome too and they are now up 120% compared to SP500’s 41%; and their 2018 picks are up 196% (SP’s 50%). Now for 2021, with a new President and a COVID vaccine, most analysts expect the market to continue up, but make sure you have the right stocks in your portfolio so you can CRUSH THE MARKET like their last 5 years of stock picks have done!

In fact, over the last 5 years the average Motley Fool stock pick has more than tripled, being up 201%! This time period covers the 2016 election, the Trump administration, the China trade negotiation, COVID, and now the Motley Fool is continuing their excellent stock picks with one of their 2021 stock picks already up 14%. Don’t miss out on the Motley Fool’s next stock pick. Here is their schedule for the next few weeks:

March 18, 2021 – David’s New Stock Recommendation
March 25, 2021 – David’s List of 5 Best Stocks to Buy Now List
April 1, 2021 – Tom’s New Stock Recommendation
April 8, 2021 – Tom’s List of 5 Best Stocks to Buy Now

FYI–Their October, November, and December picks are already up 81%, 53% and 56%. And remember, if you are not impressed, you can always cancel within 30 days and get a full refund.

CLICK HERE to get the next 24 Motley Fool Stock Picks for just $99!

Motley Fool Stocks that are Up 10,000%

Yes, some of their picks are up over 10,000%. That is 100X. That is buying a stock for $1,000 and having it now worth $100,000. Take a look at some of these specific stocks that they have picked…

So how do they get an AVERAGE RETURN OF 570% PER STOCK over the last decade? It is because they really do pick a few stocks that double and triple every year. And YES, of course, they do pick a few losing stocks. But the returns on their top performing stocks more than offset any losing positions.

Recent Fool Picks and Their Performance

So if you didn’t subscribe to the Stock Advisor in 2002 and earn 570%, you should be asking yourself ‘how have the Fool’s recent stock picks performed’.

Since we subscribed in 2016, here is how their last 4 years of stocks picks have performed:

Their 2016 stock picks are up an average of 348% compared to the SP500’s 96% (19 stocks are up and 15 have more than doubled with a max return of 3.603%)
Their 2017 stock picks are up an average of 195% compared to the market’s 68% (23 are up and 13 have more doubled with a max of 1,178%)
From 2018, the average stock is up 223% compared to the market’s 46% (20 are up and 14 have more than doubled with a max of 844%)
From 2019, the average stock is up 132% versus the market’s 37% (21 are up and 10 have more than doubled with one up 499%)
So far in 2020, the average pick is up 99% versus the market’s 22% (21 of 24 are up and 8 have already more than doubled with one up 884%)

Specifically, here are some of their recent stock picks and how they have performed over the last few months. Keep in mind that they generally recommend 2 new stocks each month (all stock pricing and returns updated as of February 26, 2021):

In January 2018 the Motley Fool Picks recommended OKTA and it is now up 641%
In January 2018 they also recommended PAYC which is now up 211%
In February 2018 they recommended FICO which is up 152%
In April 2018 they recommended OKTA again and it is up 415% from that date
In April 2018 they also recommended SHOP which is up 658%
In May 2018 they recommended SHOP again and it is up 611% since that date
In June 2018 they recommended WIX which is up 167% and AMGN which is up 40%
In August they picked ALK and it is down 41 like most airlines%
In November 2018 they recommended MA which is up 70% and ZBRA which is up 44%
In January 2019 they recommended TWLO which is up 201%
In February 2019 they recommended APPN which is up 76% and NTDOY which is up 103%
In May 2019 they recommended SNPS which is up 69%
Their July 2019 picks of ZM is up 448% and ZNGA is p 42%
Their September 2019 pick of SEDG is up 125%
Their October 2019 re-recommendation of ZM is up 546% since that date
Their first November pick of TTD is up 145%; their second Nov pick NFLX is up 55%
And for their December 2020 picks of HUBS and ACN they are up 91 and 4%

March 18, 2021 – David’s New Stock Recommendation
March 25, 2021 – David’s List of 5 Best Stocks to Buy Now List
April 1, 2021 – Tom’s New Stock Recommendation
April 8, 2021 – Tom’s List of 5 Best Stocks to Buy Now

FYI–Their October, November, and December picks are already up 81%, 53% and 56%. And remember, if you are not impressed, you can always cancel within 30 days and get a full refund.

So overall, if you are looking for an excellent source of stock recommendations, and you want to have a good chance of buying a stock that might double or triple in the next year, or even go up 10,000% over the next few years, then you should definitely try the Motley Fool.

The price for the Motley Fool Stock Advisor is usually $199 a year, but they often run deep discounts like “50% OFF” and “TRY IT FOR ONLY $19.”

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If you are thinking of buying the Fool service you need to realize:

Every one of their picks is NOT profitable.
Sometimes their stock picks take a few months before they really start to move up so you must be patient.
A few of their picks from EACH of the last 5 years have more than doubled AND several have tripled
OVERALL, over the last 5 years the average return per 120 stock is +199%!

THAT type of consistency and performance, achieved with a few stocks that double every few months, is exactly what every stock investor wants to see.

By the way, we also analyzed some of the Motley Fool’s FREE stock picks. If you’re not totally sold yet, check out this video analyzing the free stock picks that the Motley Fool publishes:

When you subscribe, you will get 2 new stock picks each month, and a few lists of their BEST STOCKS TO BUY NOW reports.

If you want to get these picks in real-time, you need to subscribe. When you subscribe, you will also get access to all of their stock picks from 2002 to 2020.

Here’s an IMPORTANT TIP if you do subscribe….Their stock picks usually go up to $2 or $3 the day they release a new recommendation. So if you sign-up for their service make sure you buy the stock as soon as you get their email alert so you will maximize your profits the first day!

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So, in conclusion, if you are looking for a source of solid stock recommendations and a few that might double or triple, you should definitely consider the Motley Fool Stock Advisor.

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More Picks and Analysis

If you want more information, then keep reading. Below I will reveal more of the Motley Fool’s top stock picks with an analysis of each of them.

Since 2002, the Motley Fool has searched for the best stock prospects in the market…

…and the performance of these picks have led to market-crushing performance.

Motley Fool focuses on finding stocks that have the best chance of outperforming the broader stock market.

They were one of the first newsletters to recommend stocks like Netflix (up 14,886% since they recommended it), Priceline (up 7,137% since they recommended it), AMZN (up 10,487% since they recommended it), DIS, MAR, …. the list goes on. They really do have a strong track record of picking a few stocks that double or triple each year, and that is why their performance over time is so much better than the market overall.

But has anyone ever verified whether these “great” results are true?

Well, that is what we are here to do today. We purchased a subscription a few years ago, and here we will reveal our results…

In 2018, they recommended 24 stocks and as of December 21, 2019, we are impressed. Of these 24 picks, 17 are up and 7 are down. But true to their history, one of their picks has tripled (OKTA), 2 have doubled (PAYC, OKTA-recommended again), and 3 are up about 50% (ZS, SHOP, FICO). Having a few stocks perform like that is really essential to boosting your portfolio’s overall return. Having those stocks triple and double is how their picks beat the market by 44% in 2018.

In addition to 1 or 2 monthly picks, the Fool also provides other alerts or BUY LISTS like the ones below.

We have chosen 10 recent stock picks made by the Motley Fool…

…to review and analyze the company’s claims against actual performance.

So, how did these stocks perform?

You are about to find out if they deserve to be on our list of the best stock newsletters.

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“5 Top Stock Picks for 2019,” Released January 2, 2019

Pick Date: January 2, 2019

If you subscribed to the Motley Fool Stock Advisor service, on January 2, 2019, you would have also received an email of their “Top Stock Picks For 2019.”

The Motley Fool created this list based on shares that made huge gains over the previous year AND also had the potential for BIG PROFITS in 2019. Here are their picks, analysis, and results…

Recommendation 1- Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET)

Motley Fool Analysis: ANET is a pioneer in cloud networking solutions that help companies move their data over the Internet at lightning speeds. In the words of the Fool, ANET really does “offer a better mousetrap and their customers know it.” Their final comment is “With outstanding leadership, accelerating sales growth, rock-solid financials, and a long-term focus, ANET shows every sign of being a winning investment.’

Stock Price (as of 1/2/2019): $228.71

Where they are today: The stock did reach $331 in April and has pulled back to $250 with some of the China/tafiff/Trump noise. This is an excellent example of why I use 8% trailing stop loss orders to lock in profits, free up cash, and be ready to buy the next Fool pick! Also, the first week of October ANET was upgraded to a BUY, reflecting the growing optimism of the company’s earnings prospects.

Stock Price as of 12/1/2019: $195, down 10%

The verdict: Great pick to April 2019 when it hit $331. That was a 45% return and that is why we use 8% trailing stop orders.

Recommendation 2- Facebook (Nasdaq: FB)

Motley Fool Analysis: The Fool says that FB had a damaged reputation at the end of 2018 so it is easy room to recover. With Instagram hitting 1 billion monthly users in June, the growth of the company seems to be growing. “Investors will likely need to get used to slower growth, but Facebook overall is making solid investments and responding to newer issues. These moves should help ensure the company’s long-term success.

Stock Price (as of 1/2/2019): $145.01

Where they are today: Facebook peaked at $208.66 in July and is currently holding strong at 185.33. Privacy issues continue to pop up, but the stock quickly recovers from any negative news that comes out.

Stock Price as of 12/1/2019: $201, up 39%

The verdict: GREAT pick so far.

Recommendation 3- Mastercard (NYSE: MA)

Motley Fool Analysis: Mastercard’s global network is second only to VISA’s, but given that there are 86 billion purchases a year on credit cards, it is a huge market that is still growing. From 2013 to 2017, Mastercard saw a 35% rise in domestic revenue and a 60% increase in international revenue. The Fool says “With its ongoing success in building up a highly profitable payment network, Mastercard is the best-in-class in a highly visible, fast-growing market. The stock has had a bit of a selloff, but that’s fine for long-term investors.”

Stock Price (as of 1/2/2019): $198.96

Where They are Today: The Mastercard stock hit a high of $293 (almost 50%) in early September and still looks strong for the rest of the year heading into the Holiday Season. The dividend payout of less than 1% is disappointing for a mature company like this, but the growth in the stock price is excellent.

Stock Price 12/1/2019: $ 292, up 47%

The verdict: GREAT pick so far, up 47%

Recommendation 4- Shopify (Nasdaq: SHOP)

Motley Fool Analysis: This stock has been a favorite of The Motley Fool for a few years. Even though it continues to go up, they continue to re-recommend it. The Fool says “SHOP has become the de facto e-commerce platform for small businesses selling online.” Furthermore, they say that SHOP’s revenue zoomed 57.5% last quarter and they have “high confidence it will be a 6-bagger over the next decade.”

Stock Price (as of 1/2/2019): $161.06

Where they are today: Off a bit from its August high of $409 when it was up 150%, this stock is still leading our portfolio higher. It faced a bit of correction during September, but it is bouncing back nicely as it has made a few acquisitions and hedge funds continue to plow into the stock.

Stock Price as of 12/1/2019: $ 336 up 109%

The verdict: DOUBLED IN 9 MONTHS! This is typical for The Motley Fool, picking a few stocks that double or triple each year.

Recommendation 5- Markel (NYSE: MKL)

Motley Fool Analysis: This stock is a well-diversified financial holding company and the stock price has grown 17% a year for the last 3 decades. How is that for a track record? In the last five years it has doubled, even after suffering its worst insurance losses ever. The Fool says “there is no guarantee that Markel will double over the next 5 years, but it certainly has what it takes to do so.”

Stock Price (as of 1/2/2019): $1,022.24

Where they are today: The stock dropped to $950 in March but since then recovered nicely on strong Q2 earnings to a high of $1,216 in September before facing a bit of a sell off. A story from the first week of October with a headline of “Hedge Funds Have Never Been More Bullish on MKL” has sent the stock soaring again..areas of the cloud-based identity-management specialist were up over 149% in 2018. The company continues to climb closer to profitability on the back of excellent revenue growth.

Stock Price as of 12/1/2019: $ 1,136

The verdict: CORRECT! Up an acceptable 12%

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5 Top Motley Fool Stocks Revealed

The following stocks have been big winners for a long time.

However, there is plenty of opportunities left for market-beating growth with these stocks.

Each of these companies has either been a significant catalyst for, or one of the primary beneficiaries of, a major social trend. This Motley Fool Stock picks revealed the strength of this service.

Pick Date: March 2, 2018

Pick 1- Apple

Motley Fool Analysis: Apple is not the dominant smartphone maker worldwide, or even in the United States – that honor goes to Samsung – and it doesn’t have the dominant operating system – that goes to Android. However, Apple does have pricing power with customers in its sizable niche markets.

Apple’s update cycle, where the company convinces customers to buy the newest iPhone each year, remains alive and well. The iPhone X was the world’s top-selling phone at one point, and the Apple Watch and iPad are showing accelerating growth as they seize market share. Each of these products, on their own, represent a credible path to continuing growth for Apple. Include the launch of Apple’s HomePod, and there are plenty of reasons for the growth to continue for Apple.

Stock Price (as of 3/2/2018): $176.21

Where they are today: Apple investors have seen rough times over the last few months. Since the company reached $233 per share back in September, the stock has plummeted 40% after the company announced it would miss first-quarter estimates.

Is the sell-off an indicator to leave or get in on Apple? Well, the company is growing service revenue at a steady clip. The company is still retaining customers and expanding its user base. And lastly, they are starting to focus on the health and privacy of the Apple brand. These are three positive long-term drivers and could be priced at a significant discount. If you are a long-term investor – we think Apple is a buy.

Stock Price as of 10/12/2019: $236

The verdict: CORRECT. The stock is up almost 30%

Pick 2- Alphabet

Motley Fool Analysis: You probably know Alphabet better by its old name, Google. Google is the dominant search ending worldwide, with nearly 92% global market share. Apart from the search engine, YouTube is another Alphabet property, and its rise has coincided with a lot of people spending a lot more time online.

Alphabet’s core Google and YouTube properties still have room to grow. There is more opportunity for each platform as the Google team continues to build out their data analytics to get marketers a high return on investment.

Additionally, Alphabet’s “moonshot” initiatives are unlikely to pan out but taken as a whole; they offer many compelling opportunities that few successes could do a great deal to drive the company forward.

Stock Price (as of 3/2/2018): $1,084.14

Where they are today: Regardless of what the market does, Alphabet remains on course to keep gaining. People are not going to stop searching the internet or watching YouTube videos because the market is down. Additionally, Alphabet has many initiatives that could pay off in the future, even if they are not adding much to the bottom line.

For these reasons, Alphabet performed great in 2018 and looks like a promising stock for years to come. Alphabet’s multiple revenue streams and durability make it an excellent buy in 2019. If you are thinking beyond 2019 – Alphabet remains a great pick, still.

Stock Price as of 10/12/2019: $1,245

The verdict: CORRECT. The stock is up almost 20%.

Pick 3- Amazon

Motley Fool Analysis: Amazon is many things to consumers which highlights Jeff Bezos’ vision for a company that began as an online bookstore. Beyond books, Bezos has launched a full-scale assault on brick-and-mortar stores across a variety of different sectors in consumer goods and tech – with huge implications of Amazon’s top and bottom lines.

Amazon’s Prime subscription is more a gateway to its core consumer purchasing platform than anything else. The majority of Amazon’s revenue still comes from product sales, which grew 17% year over year last quarter. Its business-focused Amazon Web Services has become a very popular offering and shows another path of growth to the company. With this in mind, Amazon’s dominance across different aspects of e-commerce is only accelerating.

Stock Price (as of 3/2/2018): $1,500.25

Where they are today: Amazon stock gained 28.4% in 2018. This performance is an impressive one given that the S&P 500 and NASDAQ indexes returned negative 4.4% and negative 3.9%, respectively. Amazon stock continues to look more attractive from a valuation standpoint than it has in a long time.

We can mostly attribute Amazon’s success to the company’s strong quarterly results. All four quarters reported in 2018 crushed Wall Street earnings estimates, along with the company’s own operating income guidance. The two significant drivers were the North America segment’s operating-income growth and Amazon Web Services increasing profitability.

With that said – Amazon stock crushed 2018 and is looking for more in 2019.

Stock Price as of 10/12/2019: $1,776

The verdict: CORRECT! The stock is up almost 20%.

Pick 4- Facebook

Motley Fool Analysis: Facebook, as a social media app, has an enormous impact on society. Facebook influences how we interact with each other, consumer news, play games, and even shop online. And do not forget about Facebook’s Instagram and WhatsApp brands, either. Facebook plays on many of the same trends that have helped the other companies grow to such market dominance.

Facebook is heavily monetizing its namesake platform for ad revenue, and its begun the same process with Instagram, though it has a ways to go before Instagram’s platform is fully saturated. Facebook Marketplace – a way for people to sell their products directly on the website – now has over 700 million unique users, with growth continuing to ramp up.

Stock Price (as of 3/2/2018): $176.62

Where they are today: We saw Facebook stock drop more than 20% in 2018 due to concerns about the company’s decelerating growth and ongoing privacy and security issues. Additionally, rising interest rates and broader sell-offs of high-growth tech stocks only made matters worse.

However, we must not forget that Facebook remains the world’s top social network and does not face any serious competition. Furthermore, even though Facebook’s operating margins are slowing down and the company’s operating profit is coming down, the company is still extremely profitable.

Stock Price as of 10/12/2019: $185.67

The verdict: NEUTRAL. Stock is up just 5%.

Pick 5- Netflix

Motley Fool Analysis: Netflix has led the charge on the destruction of traditional video stores and its DVD-by-mail rental service began a trend toward receiving goods at home instead of going out to stores to shop for them.

The rise of Netflix has also encouraged Americans to “cut the cord” and remove their expensive cable packages in favor of the cheaper Netflix subscription. Netflix has also benefited from the continued improvement of consumer TVs, which has encouraged people to stay home rather than go to the theaters.

Lastly, consider Netflix has nearly 111 million global paid subscriptions, just under half of which are US-based. As Netflix further expands its dominance globally – and a subscription becomes a social expectation increasingly outside of the United States – profitability will keep growing. For more growth stock picks, you may be interested in Motley Fool Rule Breakers.

Stock Price (as of 3/2/2018): $301.05

Where they are today: Netflix reached an all-time high in 2018 but plunged more than 40% afterward. But remember, the company finished up more than 20% in 2018. With that type of rollercoaster ride, is Netflix a buy or is the stock falling for good reasons?

Let’s admit it – Netflix has had an incredible run, bringing streaming into the mainstream and disrupting television as we know it. We expect these results to continue, but possibly at a slower pace in 2019.

Stock Price (as of10/12/2019): $ 275

The verdict: NEUTRAL! This stock is down a little.

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