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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Sigma: A return to profit, but not in the clear

March 22, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The pharmaceutical wholesaler still has choppy waters to navigate

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ASX down 0.5%, resources and retail in focus

March 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The key themes of the past year were in stark relief today

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Investing in retail: discretion required

March 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Who’d be a discretionary retailer – or shareholder?

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More pain for David Jones shareholders

March 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A big drop in second half profit, and growth is years away

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Why I think Ken Henry is wrong

March 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Dr Henry is encouraging super funds to invest in bonds. We disagree

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Is BHP calling the peak of the China boom?

March 20, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

BHP's review may be a sign that growth in China is starting to cool

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Apple's great dividend yawn

March 20, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Apple has announced its plans for (some of) its cash

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Apple set to splash billions in cash

March 19, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Apple has almost US$100b in cash. In a few hours we'll find out how they're planning to spend it

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DJs shares halted amid profit concerns

March 19, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Reports of a halving of profits from its credit card business, with an announcement expected after tomorrow's board meeting

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More bad news for managed funds

March 19, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

84% of US funds failed to beat the benchmark last year. We think individual investors can do better

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Sharemarket boom times are back…for some

March 17, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The ASX may be stuttering, but we Fools are not deterred. Stay firm. Take control. Make money for you, not…

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The amazing power of dividends

March 16, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A huge slice of market returns are from dividends and dividend growth. Don't miss out on your share of the…

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Are brokers and financial advisors ripping you off?

March 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I was given some career advice once – ‘no-one cares more about your career than you do’. The same can…

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Fortescue Metals Group doubles down

March 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Fortescue announced a US$1 billion capital raising... and ended up with twice as much as they'd initially asked for

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Do your stocks fear the future?

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The printed Encyclopaedia Brittanica is no more. Are the companies in your portfolio next?

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More competition for JB Hi-Fi

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

JB Hi-Fi has branched into music streaming as it looks for new growth opportunities. That market just got a little…

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Dyesol: Impressive technology, but racking up the losses

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The company's technology looks promising, but it hasn't been able to turn the promise into profit

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Pharmaxis set to gain PBS listing for cystic fibrosis treatment

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Pharmaxis has gained verbal approval for Bronchitol to be listed on the PBS

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More challenges for Sigma

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Sigma has had a tough few years, with challenges seemingly coming from all angles.

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Selling and buying at Stockland

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The property group is making all the right - shareholder friendly - moves. Time to have another look at Stockland

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That's not sovereign risk… this is sovereign risk!

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you thought the arguments over the resources tax were bad, they've got nothing on the demands of the Zimbabwean…

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Mining boom? A billion times, yes!

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Fortescue Metals Group has announced a US$1 billion notes issue - a billion dollar bet that the mining boom will…

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Battle of the skies moves to the ground

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

In a continuing war of words, Qantas has objected to Virgin's proposed restructure

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Dow jumps, Nasdaq over 3000; Good news for the ASX

March 14, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Who knows if the optimism will hold, but the US markets have clearly shaken off the GFC and are looking…

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1 big number that will burn Facebook investors

March 13, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Facebook is on target for a $100 billion IPO. There might still be a pop on day one, but are…

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Billabong: Misery loves company

March 13, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Billabong has had some tough times recently. Now the short-sellers are piling in, and competitor Quiksilver's latest news underscores the…

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Gunns: Hopes felled or growth ahead?

March 13, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Once a leading industrial business, Gunns has fallen on tough times. Now a capital raising is on the cards

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A rising tide lifts GrainCorp's boat

March 12, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A takeover offer received by GrainCorp's Canadian competitor means good news for GrainCorp's share price

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Quickflix: Searching for growth

March 12, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Quickflix is the most prominent DVD-by-mail and online streaming movie rental company in Australia, but is struggling to break into…

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Warren Buffett invests like a girl

March 8, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

March 8 is International Women's Day. We don't have enough female investing role models, but research suggests women have the…

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A letter to a new investor

March 8, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An edited letter we sent to a subscriber recently - and for anyone else who needs an investing reboot

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CBA rapped by ASIC: Signs of trouble for banks?

March 7, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Commonwealth Bank over-reaches in efforts to grow credit in signs of how hard growth will be to come by

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QBE: Unbowed and on the prowl

March 7, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The company might be on the nose with some investors, but inside the company it seems to be business as…

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It's never too early to start investing

March 3, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing is more than just shares, term deposits and superannuation. It's fundamental to everything we do.

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Think ASX dividends are boring? You need to read this

March 2, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The US Dow Jones index recently closed at an all-time high. Part of the secret - dividends. Here's what it…

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The 4 biggest risks to the economy

March 1, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The global economy is showing signs of improvement, particularly in the US. Unemployment, debt and confidence are trending the right…

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3 great dividend stocks for the beginning investor

February 29, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

With capital growth never certain, investors - novice or experienced - can do much worse than lock in some good…

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What Dow 13,000 means for the ASX

February 29, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Dow closed over 13,000 points overnight. We outline what it means for the ASX (hint: yawn)

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Billabong: Don't sell this board short

February 29, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Billabong's founder is either dead keen to keep the company public, or he is playing a high-stakes game of brinkmanship…

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Warren Buffett's 2011 letter: Dump bonds, buy shares

February 26, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Warren Buffett’s 2011 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders has been released. His letters are an amazing collection of knowledge and…

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