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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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'Buy and Hold' is dead — Announcing our new market-beating service

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The next Buffett has been discovered. Read a special announcement regarding our new recruit... his two top ASX picks, including…

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What's the difference between a 'limit' and 'market' order?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Knowing what sort of order to place can help make - or save - you some real money

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Berkshire: The easiest investment decision, ever

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Quality businesses and outstanding track records don’t come much bigger or better than the company run by the world’s fourth…

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Shafted shareholders deserve a fair go

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's time for retail shareholders to be treated like owners - and as equals!

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Motley stock of the week: G8 Education

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Though similar to the failed ABC learning, G8 Education is forging a profitable growth path.

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The last hurrah for bank shareholders as the 'new normal' ends

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Are banking investors missing the signs?

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The bulls are back — and adding $75b of value on the ASX

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The ASX has put on gains in 11 out of the past 12 days and shows no signs of slowing…

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Top US stocks for 2013… and beyond

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Ignore the US at your peril

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Has the shine come off Apple?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It would be a brave person to bet against Apple’s long-term future.

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Investing resolutions for the New Year

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It's back to basics

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Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas from all of us at The Motley Fool

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Gerry Harvey's American nightmare

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Retailers must respond

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Ardent Leisure: Fun for the whole family

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If it’s fun and costs money, Ardent wants to own and manage it

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Shuffling the deckchairs at Qantas

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The underlying problems remain

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Will JB Hi-Fi make Gerry Harvey's day?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The decision by JB Hi-Fi to enter whitegoods is an interesting one

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Retail Food Group: Value through the haze

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Historical profit growth has been impressive

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Buffett talks sense on tax

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The Berkshire Hathaway CEO has again called for higher taxes

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NIB continues to deliver

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

NIB wouldn’t be out of place in many portfolios

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We will remember them

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest We Forget

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Your services are no longer required

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Don't let unscrupulous advisors take advantage of you

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It makes me sick to my stomach

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How many people are genuinely interested in building your financial wealth, as opposed to building their own?

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Motley stock of the week: Woolworths

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Is Woolies one for your portfolio?

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How investors should respond to Hurricane Sandy

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Here's a hint: Don't...

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Is this James Packer's 'Alan Bond' moment?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

James Packer might yet get back into the family business

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5 Steps to better investing

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

On Worldwide Invest Better Day, we aim to improve your odds of investing success

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Rooster to feather duster: Ten falls to number 4

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Ratings and profits are hard to come by for the free-to-air network

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Legacy

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Today is Legacy's Badge Day, and our chance to help Legacy care for the families of deceased and incapacitated Veterans

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Tell 'em they're dreamin': A rare loss for the banks

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A Castle-sized court case pits ANZ against its customers

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Why it's time to stop whinging about the economy

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

You'd think the economy was at death's door - it's not

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When the boom goes bust: The impact for Australians

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Trying to catch a falling knife is going to end badly. The end of a boom can have similar consequences

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⏸️ How to Invest

The single best financial decision you can make

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Solid returns, compounded over a long period, can generate staggering wealth. But first, you must take control of your own…

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A Coke and a beer chaser

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Australia's Coke bottler has more than one iron in the fire

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Boom, bust or both

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Our large miners are staking their positions

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Goodman Fielder on the bread line

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With rising costs and powerful customers, Australia's grocery suppliers have a tough road ahead

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More brands for David Jones

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Despite tough times, the retailer continues to reinvent itself

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Another day, another write-down

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Yet another write down on the ASX, and more bad news for Sims shareholders

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SMS Technology grows among the gloom

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The technology juggernaut keeps growing, but margins are under pressure

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The house might always win… but shareholders don't

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Echo's results were far from stunning, while Sky City has shown a clean pair of heels

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Retail therapy works for Westfield

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Sales and profit growth for the shopping centre king

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Common problems for Commonwealth

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Margins under pressure and growth is hard to come by

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