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Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips is The Motley Fool’s Chief Investment Officer in Australia. He is Advisor of The Fool’s flagship investment service, Motley Fool Share Advisor and the Portfolio Manager of Motley Fool Everlasting Income and Premier Portfolio, as well as running our most premium service, Motley Fool Platinum. He is passionate about investing, having managed his own portfolio for over 15 years. A dyed-in-the-wool Fool (in the best way), he has been a member of The Motley Fool since 1999. Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Management) and a Graduate Diploma of Accounting. Before joining The Fool, Scott worked in various Sales and Finance roles in industry, which has allowed him to see the good, bad and the ugly of corporate management close-up. Giving him a great understanding of the way businesses run – and what separates the business wheat from the chaff – Scott wholeheartedly agrees with Warren Buffett when he said he was a ‘better investor because I am a businessman and a better businessman because I am an investor’. Scott left a successful career to follow his passion – helping our members achieve the best possible investment returns, and helping Australians learn to better manage their money. It’s no surprise he ended up at The Motley Fool.

Recent Articles

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What ASX shares and fine wine have in common

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing in the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) sharemarket is a little like building your wine cellar... a long-term game. Here's…

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Hit on the backside by a rainbow…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Encouraging Australians to invest overseas is something I’m passionate about... Here's the advice I gave to my sister.

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Trump, RBA… here's how to navigate these waters

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Another Trump tweet. Another market wobble. Yawn... back to work.

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Technology Shares

Is it 'different this time', or is there pain ahead for ASX tech stocks?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Snap, Crackle... will Australian Tech go 'Pop'?

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Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We will remember them

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Why 'lower for longer' might be sowing the seeds of the next recession

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Low interest rates are great… until they’re not

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Budget 2019: The verdict for investors

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Budget 2019: The verdict for investors

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Motley Fool announced as Gabba naming rights sponsor

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Announces new sports betting business

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Can our telcos pull off a successful second act?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It was the hottest sector on the ASX. Investors couldn't get enough. And then... But can our telco sector rise…

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Is Wesfarmers really buying Lynas?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

So much for the conservative Wesfarmers...

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7 simple steps to getting rich… slowly

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Why Kerry Packer's tax strategy doesn't work for you and me

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The 4 numbers that will shape your financial destiny

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Money isn't hard -- once you know and understand some of the basic concepts that can change your financial life.…

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Big banks were 'sorry', but not much has changed

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Sorry seems to be the hardest word... to follow through on.

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The inconvenient truth about ethical investing

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Ethical investing feels good… but does it make a difference?

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Where are all the female investors?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

On #InternationalWomensDay we can all do more...

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Growth vs. Value: What I learned in 9 months

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How one gun growth stock and one gentle plodder proved the importance of looking for quality over avoiding volatility.

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CommSec's $10 brokerage to buy and sell shares: the pros and cons

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Buy and sell shares for only $10 brokerage? What's the catch?

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Watch out for this credit card interest trap

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Be careful of interest charged on ‘cash advances’ -- even if you’re not withdrawing cash!

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Are you ready for Labor's tax changes

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Labor's tax changes could materially impact your returns. Here's how to think about them...

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The easiest money you'll ever make. Guaranteed.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ASIC isn't fond of financial companies offering guarantees. But this is one I think they'll like...

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The credit card Qantas says you can't have

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Qantas has unveiled a new credit card. But more than 97% of us can't have it...

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Credit Cards

How to know if you have the right credit card

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are thousands of credit cards to choose from. Here's how to make sure you're on the right track...

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Share Market News

Last week was a helluva week… but I still wouldn't bet against history

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Last week was a good week for the headline writers, a tough week for bank CEOs (cry me a river),…

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Personal Finance

Should you use Afterpay?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The pros and cons of Afterpay, and its 'buy now, pay later' brethren...

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Where did it all go wrong for NAB's CEO?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Form over function and spin over substance? Or an inability to admit mistakes and apologise?

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Bank share prices find nothing to fear from the Royal Commission

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

After all those months of testimony, cross-examination, and headlines, the Royal Commission into the financial services industry found a lot…

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The Royal Commissioner is ready. Is your portfolio?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that he will release the report from the Royal Commission into Financial Services next…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Happy Australia Day!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here's to a great country... and some great world-beating Australian companies...

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The biggest investment shake-up in decades…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, urges readers to stand for better policy in response to the Labor Opposition's proposal…

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Brands are great. But how much are they really worth?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Well-known brands with pricing power make a company more profitable, but does that make them a great investment?

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Take Stock: How the Kokoda Trail almost killed me… and why I'd do it all again

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Motley Fool Australia's Chief Investment Officer, Scott Phillips, recounts a harrowing experience after trekking the Kokoda Trail.

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NASDAQ Soars 17% (with an asterisk)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

While most headlines are more focused on the most recent share price moves, or on falls from recent peaks, Motley…

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Motley Fool Money: The money, business and investing podcast

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The business, finance and investing podcast that aims to help you save and make money!

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Recognition for our Motley Fool Money podcast

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Lifehacker recently named it one of the '12 Podcasts That Will Help You Save Money In 2019'!

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Welcome to 2019, Fools!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's a new year. A blank slate. Here are 13 New Year's Resolutions that you can keep... and are worth…

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13 Foolish New Year's Resolutions

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Welcome to 2019, Fools. Here are 13 Foolish New Year's Resolutions we think will help you navigate the choppy but…

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Want a risk-free, tax-free return? (No, seriously)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Motley Fool Australia's Chief Investment Officer, Scott Phillips, explains how to get one back on the banks this new year…

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Counting the cost of 2018

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's been a heck of a year, with more highs and lows than a Boxing Day Test. What happened in…

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Don't let anyone tell you the markets are 'efficient'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A 3.4% swing in 90 minutes this morning... Will someone please put the adults back in charge...?

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Merry Christmas (and a little Foolish Christmas tradition)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The whole team here at The Motley Fool wish all of our members and readers a very Merry Christmas.

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