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Bill Spetrino B.I.O. Investment & Trading Forum review
A paid 'by invitation only' online forum for stock and options discussion run by Bill Spetrino, USD 40 for a 30-day trial then USD 35 a month, or USD 89 down then USD 30 a month.
Worth a look
A discussion forum is a more modest product than a signal service, and the 60-day refund promise and clear price options help. The weak spots are the performance claim (19 winners out of 19 on a self-reported newsletter), initials-only testimonials, press name-dropping and a 'limited time' offer, none of which we could verify. Recurring fees of USD 30 to USD 35 a month add up. Treat the forum as opinions from other investors, not as advice.
- Price
- $40
- Billing
- Monthly subscription after an upfront fee
- Best for
- Self-directed investors who want a community to discuss ideas with and will do their own research
- Not for
- Anyone seeking guaranteed returns, formal financial advice or a low-cost one-time purchase
Bill Spetrino B.I.O. Investment & Trading Forum at a glance
The B.I.O. (By Invitation Only) Forum is a members' discussion board where Bill Spetrino says he posts trades and takes questions daily. The page describes a worldwide group of investors screened by him, access to a library of past posts, and discussion of stocks, options and commodity strategies. It cites his Dividend Machine newsletter and says it had 19 winning positions out of 19, with press mentions. Testimonials from members are shown by initials. The page's styling and some dates suggest it is an older page. We have not joined.
- Language
- English
- Format
- Members' online forum with archive
- Price
- USD 40 trial then USD 35/month, or USD 89 then USD 30/month
- Refund
- 60-day money-back guarantee, per the page
- Entry
- Membership 'if approved' by the host
- Topics
- Stocks, options, commodities, dividends
- Host
- Bill Spetrino
What the page says you get
Daily discussion with the host and other members, a searchable library of past posts and articles, and posts of the host's trades in real time, per the seller.
Claims to weigh
The page says his newsletter had 19 out of 19 winning positions and lists press features. These are the seller's own statements, they are not independently verified here, and a winning streak in a short window says little about future results. Testimonials appear as initials and cities.
Wording such as 'for a limited time only, I'll consider letting you' is an urgency device.
Price and billing
Both plans become monthly charges. The annual-style option costs USD 89 plus USD 30 a month, so a year costs about USD 419. The 60-day guarantee reduces the risk, but check how to claim it.
Pros and cons
What works
- Two clear price options
- 60-day money-back promise
- Named host
- Forum format rather than hype signals
What does not
- Performance claims unverified
- Initials-only testimonials
- Urgency wording
- Recurring monthly fees
- Dated-looking page
Bill Spetrino B.I.O. Investment & Trading Forum FAQ
How much is the B.I.O. Forum?
USD 40 for a 30-day trial then USD 35 monthly, or USD 89 down then USD 30 monthly, per the page.
Is there a refund?
The page states a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Does it guarantee profits?
No. Investing can lose money.
Is entry automatic?
The page says membership requires approval.
The bottom line
A discussion forum is a more modest product than a signal service, and the 60-day refund promise and clear price options help. The weak spots are the performance claim (19 winners out of 19 on a self-reported newsletter), initials-only testimonials, press name-dropping and a 'limited time' offer, none of which we could verify. Recurring fees of USD 30 to USD 35 a month add up. Treat the forum as opinions from other investors, not as advice.
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