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The Motley Fool's July 2026 picks trail the S&P 500 by 3.5 points after three months
Article published Jul 2, 2026 · 134 days ago
Source article by Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, The Motley Fool
Updated September 30, 2026
3 Months Later — Sep 30, 2026
How are The Motley Fool's July 2026 stock picks performing?
The Motley Fool's dozen picks from early July are down 0.8% on average through the three-month mark, underperforming the S&P 500's 2.7% gain over the same stretch. That leaves the portfolio 3.5 percentage points behind the benchmark.
Five of the twelve stocks are beating the market. Microsoft leads by a wide margin with a 32.5% return, accounting for most of the portfolio's positive momentum. The remaining picks are either lagging or posting losses.
The portfolio featured picks from contributor Parkev Tatevosian, CFA. At this early checkpoint, the market has moved ahead while half the selections remain underwater.
3 Days Later — Jul 3, 2026
How are The Motley Fool's July 2026 stock picks performing so far?
Three days in, The Motley Fool's twelve July picks are averaging a 1.4% gain while the S&P 500 has slipped 0.1%. That puts the portfolio 1.5 percentage points ahead of the broader market at this early checkpoint.
Nine of the twelve recommendations are outperforming the index. Netflix leads the group with a 4.7% climb since publication, accounting for much of the collective upside.
These are short-term numbers — three trading days offer limited signal about longer-term trajectory. FinIQ will continue tracking this cohort through the standard six- and twelve-month windows to see whether the early momentum holds or fades.
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