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

September 6, 2012 | 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

September 6, 2012 | 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

August 31, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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

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The single best financial decision you can make

August 30, 2012 | 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

August 22, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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

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Boom, bust or both

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Our large miners are staking their positions

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Goodman Fielder on the bread line

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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

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More brands for David Jones

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Despite tough times, the retailer continues to reinvent itself

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Another day, another write-down

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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

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SMS Technology grows among the gloom

August 15, 2012 | 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

August 15, 2012 | 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

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Sales and profit growth for the shopping centre king

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Common problems for Commonwealth

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Margins under pressure and growth is hard to come by

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Buffett reloads the elephant gun

August 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Oracle of Omaha's trigger finger must be very itchy

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This time it's different

July 22, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Despite what others may tell you, it very rarely - if ever - is!

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Where does the retail pain end?

July 13, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Some retailers are still doing it tough

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Alcohol and gambling attracting buyers

July 12, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The old standbys are still attracting attention

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Is Telstra in the Clear?

July 12, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

From an ugly step-sister to Cindarella in 12 months

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The energy behind today's ASX gains

July 4, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Full steam - or should that be gas - ahead for our energy sector

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Is someone about to make $2 billion buying DJs?

June 29, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

An opportunistic buyer might be about to make a fortune

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So you want a million dollars?

June 27, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Here are some ways you might get to the magic million

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Foolish Question: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

June 21, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank shares have fallen back to $7.30. Are they a buy now?

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Media companies doing it tough

June 19, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

When the best of these companies is down 28%, you know the sector is doing it tough

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Greece votes for stability — for now

June 18, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Greece gives the market reason to cheer, but will it last?

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ASX Market Wrap: ASX finishes the week on a positive note

June 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The market finished on a high, and the big end of town has been busy

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All aboard the ASX rocking-chair express

June 7, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Lots of motion, but no meaningful change on our market

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3 ASX stocks that shook off the gloom on Friday

June 4, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The market fell, but these three businesses rose more than 2%

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The US sneezes and the ASX catches a cold

June 4, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The US markets dropped over 2% on Friday night - and our market is likely to follow

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Foolish Preview: ASX likely to fall and bargain hunters rejoice

May 31, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The market will test your mettle today - take advantage of shares on sale

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ASX Market Wrap: ASX bucks a strong overnight lead to finish lower

May 30, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Our market shrugs an optimistic Wall Street to close 0.5% lower

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Why I'm avoiding the banks

May 29, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

They're the cornerstone of many portfolios - but that might become a disadvantage

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Sims Metal shares crash as blame game begins

May 25, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A profit downgrade with a multitude of causes

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Investing really is like a box of chocolates

May 25, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There are some important lessons to learn from a small US chocolate maker, and Warren Buffett

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Foolish Preview: Dow falls again, and loyalty war rachets up

May 15, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

US markets have closed down overnight, and Woolies and Coles continue to do battle

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Lessons — and a stock tip — from Buffett

May 8, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips reports in from Omaha, where Warren Buffett talks health, investing and getting rich

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ASX falls almost 2%

May 7, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The market has a bout of the blues - but we're not going to take it

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Foolish Preview: Berkshire, banks and a budget

May 7, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Our market likely to open lower this morning after US markets fell on Friday

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Bringing you Buffett's 'Woodstock for Capitalists'

May 5, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Even if you don’t invest the way Buffett does, why not learn more from one of the best?

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Buffett fans roll up to 'Woodstock for Capitalists', including me

May 4, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Scott Phillips heads for Omaha and a 6 hour investing masterclass with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

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The devastatingly simple way to play the interest rate cut

May 3, 2012 | Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Reserve Bank of Australia shocked most observers this week, dropping interest rates by half of one per cent. With…

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