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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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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 15 Sept 2021.
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Evergrande on investors' minds and miners in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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All eyes are on China's Evergrande crisis and what it might mean for Australian investors. Scott explains.

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Why I'm not buying miners (but own this ecommerce stock)

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Iron Ore and (The Good) Oil

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A fall in unemployment during a pandemic? What do the numbers really mean? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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The ABS unemployment numbers may not be all that they seem. And what's going on with underemployment?

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Iron ore, ASX 200 get nailed. Infrastructure on the menu. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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It was a rough day on the ASX, particularly for mining and materials investors, amid concerns over China's falling steel…

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Daily share price movements: Full of sound and fury…

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All of that talk. All of that ink. For meaningless movements.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 17 Sept 2021.
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Acquisitions for Wesfarmers and Domain, Telstra plans to grow and Myer back in profit. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Two major acquisitions this week and positive news from Telstra and Myer. Scott takes a look.

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Does your company love its customers?

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"All you need is love"? No, but it helps... a lot

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 15 Sept 2021.
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RBA calls a spade a spade. Brambles falls. Confidence in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott unpacks the latest Reserve Bank views on interest rates, house prices and confidence, plus a quick take on iron…

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Lithium surge, Sydney Airport takeover, ACCC torches Qantas deal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Monday was a good day for investors in Pilbara Minerals, Sydney Airport and Aristocrat Leisure. Meanwhile, Qantas suffered another bad-news…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 30 August 2021.
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Week ahead: Jobs, confidence and RBA. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Join Scott for the latest on unemployment figures, consumer confidence, and the Reserve Bank.

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise 12 Sept 2021
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Job losses, but the RBA remains confident. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Scott shares his take on why the Reserve Bank is still optimistic about Australia's economic outlook.

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Are you ready for the crash?

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I don't think a crash is coming. I know it is.

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Stop making excuses. Seriously.

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How badly do you really want financial independence?

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What comes after Afterpay?

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The rise, rise, fall, rise and rise of Afterpay has been a story that has kept on giving.

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Fortescue's big fall, job ad numbers disappoint and rates in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Fortescue shareholders, including Twiggy Forrest, are to enjoy a massive payday which explained the fall in the Fortescue share price…

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Spring clean your finances, and #getabetterrate. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Scott ran through some simple ways to stop wasting money and kick start your savings.

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Another reason software wins

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They will come, and you will build it

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 1 Sept 2021.
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11 straight months of gains for ASX 200. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott reveals the tussle between two iron ore companies for a Canadian nickel miner, and the ASX celebrates an 11-month…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 30 August 2021.
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A big week ahead as GDP released with worse on the way. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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With the June quarter figures out this week, how big is the bite of lockdowns on the economy? Scott takes…

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The investment metric you won't find on the balance sheet

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Why 'culture eats strategy for breakfast' matters for investors!

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Scott Phillips discusses Qantas on Weekend Sunrise 30 August, 2021
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Planes flying by Christmas? And worrying signs from retailers. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Scott Phillips takes a temperature check on the ASX retail sector and looks to the skies ahead with Qantas

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 25 August2021.
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Nanosonics flies, Kogan crashes and iron ore in the doldrums. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott Phillips reveals more highs and lows this earnings season, and discusses what's happening with iron ore prices

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Scott Phillips on Sky News 24 August 2021.
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Iron ore price plunge hurting most, but helping exporters. Plus, optimism the ticket to boost vaccinations. Scott Phillips on Sky News First Edition

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What could falling iron ore prices mean for shareholders and can Qantas help drive vaccination rates?

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Scott Phillips on Nine News 23 August 2021.
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NIB and Ampol share prices fall, new record for Domino's. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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How many more pizzas can Aussies eat? Quite a few! Scott dives into some of the latest high-profile company results.

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Want to invest, but not sure where to start?

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Get invested in one week: THIS week

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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on Nine Late News
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ASX set to rise; where to next for the Australian economy? Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Investors will be keeping an eye on this week's economic updates.

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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise
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From zero to investing in one week: THIS WEEK. Scott Phillips on Sunrise

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Scott explains how simple it is to get started with investing.

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Two things to avoid this earnings season

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Diamond hands? Laser eyes? Don't let them distract you from the main game....

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 18 August 2021.
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BHP to sell assets to Woodside, Domain surges and Magellan crashes. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott unpacks the BHP (ASX: BHP) asset sale and the latest earnings result from top performer Domain.

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Is your portfolio ready for climate change?

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The IPCC report is stark reading

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 12 August 2021.
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CBA's bumper profit, IAG's loss and Telstra expectations. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott casts the earnings spotlight on big ASX hitters including the Commonwealth Bank and IAG.

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The easiest $150,000 you'd ever make

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The most valuable piece of paper in the world

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 11 August 2021.
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CBA, James Hardie and Challenger profit in the spotlight. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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With earnings season in full swing, Scott unpacks the results of some of the latest winners and looks at what's…

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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on Sky news
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Bank dividends to rise, and Climate Change in focus. Scott Phillips on Sky News First Edition

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Investors need to be ready for how governments are planning to tackle climate change.

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Suncorp share price surges. Transurban falls. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Suncorp shares rallied 8% while the Newscorp share price dropped 8%. Meanwhile, Transurban was sold off despite delivering a higher…

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Want to beat the market? Don't play its game

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How I try to beat the market at its own game in earnings season...

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 9 August 2021.
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The economy and ASX earnings in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott dives into the latest economic data and earnings reports due this week from some big ASX hitters including Telstra…

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Are you a 'Catch and Release' investor?

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The 'value' of 'growth'

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 30 July 2021.
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Banks, NIB and Nuix share prices rise. Nick Scali flying. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott unpacks the latest on the companies that pushed the ASX to a record high this week.

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The Father/Son rule doesn't stretch to investing

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Be a referee... not a fan.

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