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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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A rising tide lifts GrainCorp's boat

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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?

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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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Toll Holdings Results Announced: Time to slim down

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An appetite for growth has given Toll Holdings serious indigestion. New CEO Brian Kruger is making the right noises, but…

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3 lessons from a master investor

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Picking winners is important - and so is avoiding losers. One of the best investors of our age has shared…

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Temperature check for ASX companies

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Earnings season gives us a chance to take the temperature of corporate Australia... and see what themes are affecting our…

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Corporate Travel Management: Clear Skies Ahead?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

With corporate travel seemingly back in full swing, Corporate Travel Management is well placed to share in the spoils

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The end of the 'Peak Oil' theory

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Remember the 'Peak Oil' theory? For nigh on 40 years, people have been predicting that oil production will soon hit…

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Don't Count Out America

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

One of my favourite financial commentators is Jim O'Neill, who heads up the asset management division of Goldman Sachs (NYSE:…

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'Bright Future Ahead' says Treasury Chief – and we Fools agree

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Starting this article with 'I hope you had a chance to catch the Treasury Secretary's appearance at today's Senate hearing'…

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Beware Directors Spinning Yarns

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It must be February. Twice a year – usually February and August for most companies – we enter 'earnings season'.…

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Back off bank bashing, but don't rush to buy ASX banking stocks

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) – or ANZ to the rest of us – last week made…

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Warren Buffett is cold on gold, and why you should be too

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Each year, usually toward the end of February, many investors look forward to the release of the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:…

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The death of JB Hi-Fi Limited?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) has done a wonderful job at becoming the best music and electronics retailer in Australia. They…

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Crown Limited: Worth a Flutter

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Crown Limited (ASX: CWN) is one of a quite a number of gambling stocks listed on the ASX. Perhaps we shouldn't…

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7 investing mistakes even the pros make

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The best investors learn from their mistakes over time. And because I've made plenty of mistakes during my career, I'll…

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Amazon.com's profit woes: Reason to cheer

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) shares slumped over 7 per cent after profit fell by more than half. But rather than wallow…

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Collins Foods – Finger Lickin' Good?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I wrote yesterday about the phenomenal success that McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has enjoyed throughout its history, and most recently in…

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10 Secrets of McDonald's success

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investors can take lessons from the McDonald’s story to help select stocks with superior attributes

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Investing with a conscience, the Richard Branson way

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips' summer reading has reminded him that being a good corporate citizen can be good for business, and good…

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Australia's world beating companies

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

On the eve of Australia Day, it has become somewhat customary to reflect on our place in the world. Depending…

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Buffett's latest buy: a good business going cheap

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Buffett's latest big buy is typical of the Oracle of Omaha. It ticks quite a few of the ‘usual’ Buffett…

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Shopping for cheap shares, US style

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The combination of changing consumption trends and a strong Australian dollar presents the perfect time to think about international investing.…

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Wotif.com: A dominant business or one cruising for a fall?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The internet has been one of the few truly transformative technologies. The ability to share information across large distances almost…

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The death of big box retail?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If recent profit downgrades in Australia and the US experience are signs of things to come, big box stores like…

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Why I'm buying QBE Insurance shares next week

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

For those who hold QBE Insurance, the huge profit warning was as welcome as a January hailstorm. Rather than running…

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Barbarians back at the gate

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Private equity is circling ASX-listed businesses - just one more sign that today’s market is cheap

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My 2012 investing resolutions

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Make yourself the best investor you can be. Make each new purchase decision better than the last - by being…

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4 Blue chip stocks for 2012

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Each new year brings hopes of a new start. Investors should take the chance to reassess their portfolio to make…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Better Investing Step 5: Growth Matters

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Welcome to last part of The Motley Fool’s ‘5 Steps to Better Investing’ series. We’ve touched on a couple of…

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