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The Motley Fool's April picks are beating the market by 14 points after six months
Article published Apr 28, 2026 · 199 days ago
Source article by Manali Pradhan, CFA, The Motley Fool
Updated October 23, 2026
6 Months Later — Oct 23, 2026
How are The Motley Fool's April 2026 stock picks performing?
The Motley Fool's five picks from late April are up an average of 20.7% at the six-month mark, outpacing the S&P 500's 6.3% gain by over 14 percentage points. Three of the five recommendations are beating the index.
Micron Technology (MU) is the standout, posting a 67.3% return. That single position accounts for much of the portfolio's outperformance.
The remaining two picks are trailing the broader market. Still, the portfolio as a whole is well ahead of the benchmark halfway through the year.
3 Months Later — Jul 27, 2026
How are The Motley Fool's April 2026 stock picks performing after 3 months?
Four of The Motley Fool's five April 2026 picks are beating the market at the three-month mark, with the group averaging a 29.4% gain. The S&P 500 returned 3.3% over the same window, putting the picks 26 percentage points ahead.
Micron Technology (MU) is the standout, up 71.6% since the article published on April 28. That single position is doing most of the heavy lifting for the portfolio's overall return.
The remaining four picks contributed more modestly, though three still outpaced the index. One lagged. The group's outperformance is concentrated in the Micron holding, while the rest cluster closer to the benchmark.
3 Days Later — May 1, 2026
How are The Motley Fool's April 2026 stock picks performing?
Three days in, The Motley Fool's five picks from late April are averaging a 2.7% gain, nearly two percentage points ahead of the S&P 500's 0.8% return over the same window.
AMD is driving much of that lead, up 7.7% since the article published. Three of the five picks are beating the broader market at this early stage.
The other two are trailing the index. It's a short tracking period—volatility this early rarely predicts longer-term outcomes.
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