A recent WIRED article serves as a promotional guide to The Motley Fool's subscription services, detailing current discounts and the differences between its main tiers. The Motley Fool, founded in the early 1990s by brothers Tom and David Gardner, now offers three primary packages: Stock Advisor at $199 per year, Epic at $499, and Epic Plus at $1,999. Higher tiers include more stock tips, deeper research, and more advanced tools, with Epic Plus promising access to portfolios modeled on Warren Buffett's strategy.
The article highlights several limited-time offers. Stock Advisor, the most popular tier, can be locked in for two years at $149 per year, or for one year at $99 — $100 off the nominal price. The Epic bundle, which the article says is designed for investors focused on AI, robotics, and drug discovery, is available with $200 off using the code EPICSALE for the first year, after which it renews at the full $499 rate. The article notes that discount links vary by URL, which can be confusing for shoppers.
To support the value of these subscriptions, the article cites a 2017 Penn State study indicating that Motley Fool Stock Advisor picks have consistently beaten the S&P 500. It also advises beginning investors to start with the basic Stock Advisor tier and notes the service recommends holding at least 50 stocks for five years or more, positioning it as a buy-and-hold tool rather than a day-trading service. The piece is largely promotional, so readers should weigh the discounts against the renewal prices and the service's long-term approach. All new plans are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, according to the article.