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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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Vale, Queen Elizabeth II

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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has died.

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GDP soars and the ASX digests higher rates. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott explains the balance between strong economic growth and inflation, and the knock-on effect when energy and materials prices fall.

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Rates up… and more to come. Here's the real tragedy

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Australia's economic management has been a litany of mistakes but, believe it or not, higher interest rates are still better…

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Rates go up, and CBA beefs up its business cred. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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The RBA delivers more interest rate pain, CBA's new board member, and the US market outlook.

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Are we about to be slugged by the RBA? Plus, new ASX 200 stocks rise. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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How will the market react to the RBA's latest move? It's all about expectations...

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Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News, 22 Aug 2022
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Rate rise on the agenda, and high hopes for GDP. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott looks at what might be in store for homeowners and investors this week.

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Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News, 2 September 2022.
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Another tough day on the ASX; and BHP goes ex-dividend. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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All eyes are on the US markets after a challenging trading day on the ASX yesterday.

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The ASX bounces back, but construction data is mixed. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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General optimism returned to the markets on Tuesday.

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'Sorry, you can't afford advice that's in your best interest'

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Reports suggest a review is going to recommend that financial advisors no longer have to apply the ‘best interest’ test…

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The most useless thing a CEO can do…

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The long-term damage done in pursuit of short-term objectives is frightening.

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A tough start to the week for the ASX. Plus a big week of data. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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It's not all bad news for Monday...

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ASX's best day in a fortnight; US Fed in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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All eyes the US Federal Reserve, the Aussie dollar strengthens and the ASX enjoys a top trading day on Thursday.

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Scot Phillips on Nine's late News, 25 Aug 2022
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Earnings highs and lows, and energy policy in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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A look at the latest earnings season winners and losers, carbon capture policy call, and what's in store from the…

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Tomorrow: What I'm thinking and what I'm about to buy…

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Clear your diaries for 3pm AEST tomorrow.

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ASX falls, eyes on the Fed and huge petrol profits. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Almost everyone felt some pain on Monday.

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Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News, 22 Aug 2022
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The falling petrol price, climate change and ASX futures. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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How will climate change impact Australia's financial system and what do falling prices at the bowser signify?

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Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News, Friday 19 August
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Unemployment falls, oil rises, and we're back on the roads. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott explains the fallout as oil prices rise and Westpac puts up its home loan rates. Meanwhile, unemployment is dropping.

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Are the stores themselves on sale?

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The market – writ large – has simply changed its collective mind.

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scott Phillips on Nine's Late News August 18 2022
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Earnings in focus, and a hint about the RBA's next move. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Halfway through earnings season, let's look at the latest results.

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An ASX CEO's three most important jobs

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It seems like a simple question. Maybe you even have a simple answer for it.

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A fairer way to grow — and cool — the economy?

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We shouldn’t do things just because it’s the way we’ve always done them.

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The most wonderful day of the year (or close anyway)

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I get a little more excited than most.

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Don't believe everything the CEO says

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The CEO gilding the lily is often more persuasive than the person telling the unvarnished truth.

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The new normal? Kinda like the old normal…

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If anything is unAustralian, it’s four beers costing more than a pineapple.

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Why the RBA review will be a waste of time…

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Waiting until inflation arrived, and was entrenched, before acting was a monumental mistake.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 3 June 2022
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RBA in the spotlight; and Westpac hikes fixed rates. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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The RBA has admitted its part in Australia's current inflation situation.

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ANZ to buy Suncorp's banking business, and real wages going backwards. Scott Phillips on Sky News First Edition

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ANZ will need to clear a few hurdles before this mega banking deal can proceed.

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Want to pay less tax? Or make more money?

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You should be careful that you don’t let emotions lead you into making a big mistake.

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Our greatest national financial legacy?

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Why it’s time for an Australian sovereign wealth fund – The Australia Fund.

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Market crash: A message from our CIO

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Have we seen the absolute peak of human capitalism? I don't think so, which is why I'm continuing to invest,…

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Get ready for the bear market headlines!

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We all think we’ll invest during a crash, but do we?

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Investing is hard enough…

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You don't get extra points for 'degree of difficulty'.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 3 June 2022
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A fall for the ASX 200, energy prices soar and a win for trade. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Challenges with gas and a skittish ASX market, but it's not all bad news in the finance world today.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 02 June 2022
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A crash for ASX lithium stocks, and GDP keeps growing. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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The ASX market kicked off the first day of winter with a green day, but it was a different story…

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Are you ready for GFC Mark II?

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The regulator won't say it but I will: they're worried about a GFC.

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Interest rates have mugged shares… for now

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If some share prices are at panic levels, that opportunity isn’t going to be around for long.

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Sick of the ASX falls? Me too!

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No, it’s not comfortable, but here's what I plan to do.

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My hope for election day — and the next three years

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The investor's guide to the Federal election.

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$16 trillion 'wiped off' share markets. Buffett doesn't care

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Why is the world’s greatest investor buying when many are selling?

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The latest property band-aid

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Another day, another housing non-solution. Why the proposed first home super scheme is a no-go.

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