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What Does Motley Mean at The Motley Fool?

By Anders BylundUpdated Nov 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Key Points

  • The Motley Fool, founded as a newsletter, values diverse financial perspectives.
  • It promotes diversified investing, mimicking a motley jester's multicolor attire.
  • Diversification in investing reduces risk and can lead to more robust returns.

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