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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.

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Fintech: Boom or bubble?

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Dont' believe (all of) the hype...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Heads, I win. Tails, I don't lose much

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A smart strategy? Or too good to be true?

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Resources Shares

Three stocks to avoid… and one to buy

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Avoid self-inflicted injuries...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Is your portfolio ready for a recession?

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The recession is coming. Are you ready?

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Technology Shares

Do you own this Aussie world beater? (It's not too late)

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One company is conquering the world. And you may have never heard of it (but you should)...

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Technology Shares

Telcos at 20 paces: Telstra Corporation Ltd vs.TPG Telecom Ltd and Vocus Group Ltd

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A three-way telco smackdown...

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Bank Shares

What The Big Bank Levy Means For You

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The banks are screaming blue murder. But it mightn't be that bad...

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Retail Shares

The Biggest Loser: Woolworths Limited, Wesfarmers Ltd or Metcash Limited

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's groceries at 20 paces...

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Retail Shares

Forget Myer Holdings Ltd; Premier Investments Limited Should Buy OrotonGroup Limited, Instead

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Solly Lew needs to go shopping, and OrotonGroup Limited should be in his sights...

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Budget 2017: Here's what it means for stock market investors like you

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’ve found great businesses with good market opportunities. That are executing well. And run by great management teams.

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Lest We Forget

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LEST WE FORGET

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The AAA problem for investors 

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You’re your own worst enemy. Here’s why...

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Women, it's time for an investing revolution 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Ignore those who say it’s not for you... 

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The looming threat for Australia's companies

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Change isn’t new, but the pace is quickening...

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We Will Remember Them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Today is November 11th – Remembrance Day. It's the 98th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War…

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Your 'smashed avo' investment guide 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Forget the fight between the generations, here’s how you can win... 

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5 ASX stocks for the defensive investor

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you were getting your portfolio ready for disaster – by avoiding "growth" stocks that were going to suffer most…

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What the banking inquiry means for shareholders

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The big bank CEOs are contrite, but the banks are probably safe...

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The market's down, because…

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Even if you can finish the sentence, it’s a waste of time...

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The real problem with the Guvera IPO 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The float has been controversial, but there’s a bigger issue. 

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Here's what the $1.6 million Super cap means to you (including your SMSF)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ATO will still be very kind to savers.

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Lest We Forget

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I was never in the Army. I was never asked to fight for my country. But my father was. He…

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Time to slaughter some sacred tax cows

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are plenty of special interests, but it’s time to put the nation first

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Mobile Embrace's Unanswered Question

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A question we can't quite answer...

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Are consultants killing common sense?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

As investors our sole responsibility is to determine if a company is worth our investment dollars.

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The dividend warning bank shareholders need to read

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Dividends - The difference between right and popular

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The trend is your friend

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Ignore price trends. When it comes to trends in business here’s a simple rule: If in doubt, follow the money.

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Your dividend payments aren't guaranteed

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Dividends, especially of the fully-franked variety, are all the rage for Australian investors — and with some good reason.

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We Will Remember Them

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Lest We Forget

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A warning shot for bank shareholders

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Bank shareholders are in for a rude shock, and no less than RBA Governor Glenn Stevens is delivering the warning.

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Invest internationally, from home

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Which companies are the next generation of global success stories?

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An Interview with Mark Bouris of Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd

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Mark Bouris talks candidly about broker and financial planner Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd (ASX:YBR).

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Dividends just jumped the shark

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you’re holding shares of a company that’s borrowing to pay its dividend, make sure you know the real gamble…

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What is your CEO really telling you?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you own shares in a company, those people work for you.

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Please support Legacy

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Please support Legacy

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Want to win at investing? Build a cathedral

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Your job is to find great businesses, pay reasonable prices and let time do its thing. That’s how true legacies…

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The long and the short of it..

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

it’s theoretically possible to make money from short-selling… I think there are just easier (and more profitable) ways to invest

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The World Is Your Oyster

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

For the investor who wants to really build long-term wealth…

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Did you miss these two big moves?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

98% of the world’s investment opportunities are overseas. It’s time for more Australians to take the opportunity.

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Sorry Australia, you've been had

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

This is an intervention

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