Tom Gardner

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@TomGardnerFool I had my first Spiffy Pop today with $AVGO! Cost basis $23.41, Day Change $44.14. Thank you for the Motley Fool continuing to educate and entertain!! Your positive impact on lives is amazing!! Cheers to you and all the Motley Fool team!

@FoolJeffFischer You are a true Fool. Thank you for everything past, present — and future.

This is a self-indulgent share, even though it’s about gratitude. I started posting on The Motley Fool in 1994, and thirty years later, I want to publicly say thanks. The company has been such a large part of my life. I was a full-time employee at the Fool for most of the last 30 years, but it goes well beyond that. I was able to work with hundreds of outstanding colleagues over the decades, became friends with many Fool members around the world, and worked on several different services, from the original Fool Portfolio with @DavidGFool and @TomGardnerFool in the 1990s, to the Rule Breaker Portfolio, to Motley Fool Pro and Motley Fool Options, to the 1623 Capital Pro hedge fund. From writing books, to being on news programs, to Motley Fool podcasts — the years were focused on helping others invest better, and leveling the investing playing field. It led us places, too. From meeting Trump alone in his office for an hour, just a few of us there lobbing questions at him; to hosting Musk at Fool HQ for a close conversation — those are just two among so many memorable people who have given the Fool their time. Three decades go by quickly once they’re behind you, and these particular years were momentous. They included an incredible stock market experience, from the early Internet days, to the cloud, to AI — to exceptional IPOs, including Amazon, Google, Visa, MasterCard, and many more in recent years. Nearly as incredible is it still feels like it's all just getting started, even though much of it is already "here." This is with thanks to The Motley Fool, to all the colleagues I met there, all the members, and all those who added their stories to the experience. Here’s to feeling like you’re always just getting started — and yet right where you want to be. And here's to the Fool continuing to help many more people succeed at investing. To younger people reading, the biggest lesson is to own — and continue owning — companies that are growing financial value. Especially ones that are likely to keep growing value for years... or even for decades.

@tommystrev Tom, thank you for the kind words. I wish you the very best with your investments. You might find a Fool membership tied to dividends or value ideas helpful. Not a sales pitch — just that we’re here to serve. Thank you again and onward, Fool.

@TomGardnerFool I wanted to say thanks for the great service MF provides. My investing style is moving to a more conservative approach, so we are signing off of Stock Advisor, but I very much appreciate your honest and accountable approach.

@krug0429 I understand. 10X is painful. Long term, I believe it will be profitable. I also believe it'll be market beating. Many of our services suffered declines from 2022. I think we are learning. We shall see. If you're most comfortable with Rule Breakers, I hope you'll return. Fool on.

@TomGardnerFool First Tom thank you for the reply. I have been a long time MF member, however over the past-years I found myself questioning some of the services. 10x was one in-particular. I still hold all the original rec. I did not renew any of my services. I might consider RB again help.

Compounding isn't a shortcut to wealth. It requires a lifetime of saving and regular investment. And then one decade at a time, you grow rich.

@krug0429 KD, I am doing my work inside of our membership services rather than on Twitter. I'm working to increase my coverage across all the portfolios I manage. And I plan to manage them for the rest of my life. I would be happy to answer any questions you have. Foolish best, Tom

@TomGardnerFool Tom to give your members the due we deserve you need to be on twitter not just during a bull market but during the tough time, as these times are the best to invest in. You been MIA since last year ?

@FlashInvesting @themotleyfool @DavidGFool Is this an invitation?

@themotleyfool @DavidGFool I can tell you've never been to Ireland

Over the last five years, the Nasdaq is up 72%. And yet..... Between August and December of 2018, the Nasdaq fell 22%. And between November 2021 and today, the Nasdaq is down 22%. Every storm runs out of rain.

@NelsTate I like to start with deep reflections. :)

@TomGardnerFool today comparing $TSLA and $AAPL: “Well to start, they both have 5 letters” 😂 😂 😂

@Brian_Stoffel_ @Compound_Joe @themotleyfool @DavidGFool @MotleyFoolMoney @TMFStockAdvisor Active performance scorecard in all services. Not sure what this refers to.

@Compound_Joe @themotleyfool @DavidGFool @TomGardnerFool @MotleyFoolMoney @TMFStockAdvisor Didn't know that had happened

Capitalism is brutal If you invest, you MUST know how to identify a moat Here are 9 financial “rules of thumb” that Warren Buffett uses to tell if a company has one:

@Parrynavs Please send a direct message to @TMFHurricane. I think you missed the renewal emails. I'm very sorry about this. We will make it right quickly.

@TomGardnerFool MF charged my card $5311 without my knowledge. This is not right and expected from MF. Pls ask your department to credit the amount

@Candyman_Young Joining the club of growth stocks down 50% over the past year, if after-hours pricing holds up tomorrow. I haven't looked at earnings yet but will this evening. I don't expect this'll shake my long-term resolve about the business and potential returns. Hope this helps.

@TomGardnerFool any words on $CRWD?? Another fool pick getting destroyed.

@calistoker123 @TMFStockAdvisor @DavidGFool @BrianFeroldi @Brian_Stoffel_ Thanks for your feedback. I remain active here, just reading. Working on our product/mktg and posting my thoughts/rankings for paying members. I believe that my investments will make money and beat the market. It takes time. 25+ stocks, 5+ yrs. I've also made plenty of mistakes.

Five years from now, you'll probably wish you'd bought these stocks while they were on sale.

@William20482 @rajivbachhu @Optionminer @BradRice7777 @0__to__Infinity I don't believe it's a going-concern issue. But it certainly is a drubbing. I apologize for being very wrong to date. I do remain invested in Upstart. Haven't sold any. I will be following this company for the very long term.

@TomGardnerFool @rajivbachhu @Optionminer @BradRice7777 @0__to__Infinity Upstart is down another 35 % from this tweet and could easily fall another 35% tonight if they have bad earnings. Have you considered the possibility that Upstart could go bankrupt at this point?

A few ways to dream if a company can 2X, 5X, 20X, 50X, beyond… 1. Are customers being served or served up? 2. Is there a companywide commitment to modernize? 3. Can you sense deep intellect, a growth mindset, and true grit? 4. Is this a 1-in-100 opportunity? Hello, Upstart.

@JustinNelsonMu1 Working harder than ever, 30 years in, I promise. A painful period. Unquestionably I have been wrong about Upstarts to date (among many others). I don't believe this is a going-concern issue. Many growth stocks are now down 50%-75%+. This video may help. youtu.be/I1IEvc8AXXM

@TomGardnerFool Accountability? Guidance? Something other than silence?

UPSTART (UPST) Buy? Don’t buy? Why? $472 million sales $409 millon gross profit 87% gross margins $500 million net cash 30%/yr est long-term growth $26B market cap 55X sales 63X gross profits $43M mktcap/employee 4.9/5 ratings at TrustPilot CEO owns 15% ($3.8 billion)

@InvestTX I've never spoken to anyone at Upstart, other than an on-air interview w/ their CEO. It's not unusual for private-market holders to sell out in the public markets. But I have no connection w/anyone at Upstart. I simply believe the company can/will rebound once inflation slackens.

@TomGardnerFool You lost many people lots of money. Just happened to pick the one tweet that gives you an out. You should’ve known better from the blatant manipulation & coming dilution from fraudster Loeb. Appears you were in on it all along. Terrible to do to your followers & public

Upstart will beat the market from here over the next decade.

@krug0429 I would follow our rankings closely. For example, I sold out of DMTK entirely. Of that list, I remain most bullish on TEAM and OM. Atlassian got knocked down this week. But growth companies are being thrown away. I believe these companies will perform. I also know I will err.

@TomGardnerFool Tom I knew you would reply. This is why I am a long time fool member. 10x original now Rule Breaker, Everlasting and Stock Adviser bundle. I continue to buy all the original 10x picks $DMTK-$KHOTF- $TXG-$LMND-$TEAM-$OM etc I am so pleased you replied it gives me confidence Tom .

@kumaran_karur @DavidGFool When Amazon is down 55%... Facebook is down 74%... Netflix is down 63%... We know that the vast majority of R&D-spending, future-leaning, long-term-focused companies are likely getting smashed too. These periods are hard.

@kumaran_karur @DavidGFool This video captures how I think. youtu.be/I1IEvc8AXXM Growth investing is very hard in times like these. But companies like Crowdstrike, Trade Desk, Tesla and many others remain high conviction for me.

@themotleyfool @TomGardnerFool You have ardent followers who are feeling the extreme pain of this bear market. Instead of sending emails like "Subscribe to Everlasting" "This is your last chance" etc., it's time for you to stand behind your supporters and provide free access.

@InvestTX I've definitely been badly wrong thus far. But my time horizon on all recommendations is a minimum of five years. There's no cheerleading for short-term gain. I recommend companies I believe in for 5-20+ years. I'm wrong often -- but rewarded for diversification and patience.

@TomGardnerFool I didn’t see your public apology for relentlessly pumping $UPST. You really are a fool

@krug0429 I am here. 10X has gotten crushed thus far. But investing requires more than a year. We're down badly in the first period of the game but there is a lot more time ahead of us. I realize this provides little solace. But we've been here before and enjoyed rewards for being patient.

@TomGardnerFool Tom your lack of being on twitter during these times is poor leadership in my view with many TMF stocks getting smashed 10x portfolio was a disaster inexcusable !!!!

@Johnny87485863 @MikeDelaney99 @themotleyfool Right here. I just publish my rankings and recommendations inside of Fool membership. But I am here and reading. This has been a terrible year. I continue to believe that when we look back 5 years from now, we'll be rewarded for holding and adding through these declines.

@MikeDelaney99 @themotleyfool @TomGardnerFool Pretty sure he’s retired like his brother

Who is your financial role model, and why?