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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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Do this before the bubble bursts

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Prepare, don't predict.

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The most important question for investors

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Keep asking...

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Five things I'd change about superannuation

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We are very fortunate to have it. But, of course, ‘excellent’ doesn’t mean ‘perfect’.

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Why I'm still smiling after losing 85%

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It sucks... but that's investing.

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YouTube LIVE: Today at 12pm AEST

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Plus, taking your questions.

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Is AI about to kill company moats?

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It's a brave new world...

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Warren Buffett.
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The world's best investor turns 96

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... and we get the presents.

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Today is the best day of the investing year

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Happy Vanguard Index Chart Day.

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Don't watch me… watch the Socceroos!

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I got it wrong... so please watch the soccer!

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We've just seen the future of retail. Many aren't ready

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We are now in 'adapt or die' territory.

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The four pictures that tell our (recent) economic story

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A clear picture of why people are unhappy.

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What Budget 2026 means for investors

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Unlike most Budgets, this one is a big one for investors.

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Why an investor shouldn't support gas reservation

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It's all about today, not tomorrow.

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Some real talk on AI

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Progress is imperfect and sometimes unevenly distributed, but we should welcome it.

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The huge retail trend many are missing

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And 1,000 reasons to celebrate.

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Lest We Forget

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It is our responsibility – our duty – to pause and reflect. To remember.

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It's time Australia had a Sovereign Wealth Fund

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The best time was 30 years ago. The next best time is today.

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What the basketball GOAT can teach investors

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It's failure that leads to success.

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The national problem we should take personally

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What we learned, and forgot, from COVID.

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Announcing FoolTrade

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The opportunity to hear, react and trade in a single platform.

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What's really going on, on the ASX?

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A look under the bonnet of the major indices.

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I bought shares today

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But perhaps not for the reason you think.

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The Budget surplus we don't want (but need)

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A pinch of prevention beats a pound of cure.

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Rates Day! Cue the breathless predictions

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We need to leave our egos by the door.

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What happened to the crash?

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It was looking terrible... and then...

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The good news you won't read today – but really should

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Billions wiped off... but far, far more wiped 'on'.

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Don't let them screw up CGT

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The intentions are (mostly) honourable. That's not enough.

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Are we about to get real economic reform?

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'Politics over policy' leads to terrible outcomes.

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What have we learned from earnings season so far?

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It's been a bumpy ride... and it's not over.

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How is your super actually invested?

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The job is only half done.

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Do you have the best super fund?

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New Year is a great time for a super check-up.

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The wrong way to fix housing affordability

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The wrong way to do the right thing.

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Space, time and… clarity

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Reflections on reflecting.

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Property and predictions: Our two national sports

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A couple of new year thoughts.

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Want to invest better this year? Start here

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Slow and steady - and keep it simple.

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Berkshire without Buffett? It starts now.

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For the first time in 60 years, the Oracle isn't in charge.

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Lessons from a 4-day long weekend

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Get your adrenaline shot somewhere else.

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Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas from The Motley Fool.

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A Black Friday stock tip for free

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No catch. Just a free stock tip.

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Warren Buffett.
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Warren Buffett's 'last' letter

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Buffett on succession, strength, and serendipity.

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