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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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You're far, far luckier than you think

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I’m down a decent chunk since the highs of last year. But I still count myself as lucky.

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Telstra, Wesfarmers, oil and unemployment: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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It was a poor day on the ASX for Telstra, while Wesfarmers reported massive profits. The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips…

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BHP's stunning dividend, rates to rise, energy falls. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Concerns surrounding oil prices and a weak lead from Wall Street contributed to a tough day for the ASX on…

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Are you sure you're on the right financial track?

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Is your financial life running smoothly?

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The week ahead: Russia, Ukraine, inflation, interest rates and unemployment: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Financial markets are facing pressures on multiple fronts this week.

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CBA's stunning profit, Fortescue investing $10b in renewables. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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CommBank stole the show on Wednesday with its bumper half-year results, while Fortescue Metals revealed plans for a massive windfarm.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 9February 2022
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Suncorp surprises, and 4 rate rises on the cards. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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More talk on the inflation front, and could we be facing 4 rate rises this year?

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Travel soars, ANZ falters, Magellan sinks. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Travel shares were the big winners on Monday, but it was a day of disappointment for ANZ and Magellan shareholders.

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The case for – and against – higher interest rates. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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To lift or not to lift interest rates. That is the question facing the Reserve Bank.

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The week ahead: Confidence, ASX earnings, tech in focus. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Why are measures of business and consumer confidence so important?

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Tech stocks crash, while Nufarm soars. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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It was another dire day for ASX tech shares on Thursday.

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Energy stocks surge and RBA hoses down the chances of a rate rise. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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ASX mining and energy shares were the toast of the town Wednesday. Meanwhile, over in RBA land...

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 2 February 2022
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Rates unchanged, a gain for the ASX and travel stocks soar. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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The ASX has lift-off after the RBA's decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Happy Australia Day!

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Celebrating all that’s great about Australia

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Another 2.5% fall. Here's what we're thinking

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See-sawing Wall Street, and losses on the ASX. What's an investor to do?

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ASX falls almost 3% More on the way?

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There's volatility ahead on the ASX. Here's what we're doing..

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An ASX XI to take on the world

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To mark the fifth Ashes Test starts today, the Motley Fool investing team has put together an ASX Test XI...…

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Resolutions for a better financial future

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Investing Resolutions You Can Keep

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Merry Christmas

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We’re thinking of you, and hoping you’ll find some Christmas joy, even if it's tinged with sorrow.

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An auspicious day…

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Our 10th Birthday...

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If this is volatility, bring it on

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A note on volatility...

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I lost money. I didn't buy. But I loved Monday.

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What I loved about Monday? You!

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What I learned about investing from my nephews

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In investing, a picture paints 200,000 words...

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It's going to be a long few months…

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They've just set the 'spin cycle' to maximum. Here's the truth

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If you don't know the difference, you're in trouble

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Young people are keen to invest. "And that's when the trouble started..."

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A bumper Christmas, Afterpay goes banking, and good news on credit. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Aussies are tipped to spend a massive $60 billion this Christmas, including $8 billion online.

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The week ahead: Interest rates, inflation and wages. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Investors will be keeping a close eye on what the RBA has to say on inflation and rate rise forecasts…

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95% of investing in 4 simple steps

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There are 4 simple steps that take care of almost all investing needs. The third step is the most difficult,…

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We will remember them

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In memory of those who served, suffered and died in war.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 8 Nov 2021
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The week ahead: Unemployment, business and consumer confidence and inflation. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Investors will be watching this week's unemployment figures and business and consumer confidence indications as the economy picks up. And…

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Big pay rises on the cards? And what about Bitcoin? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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As the world begins to return to normal, which workers are in line for massive post-pandemic pay rises? And just…

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For most of the last four years, shares went nowhere. But…

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The price went nowhere. And then...

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What if the stock market emperor has no clothes

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"The market is stupid!"

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You can't drive using the rear vision mirror

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How successful companies are like sharks (in a good way!)

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Invest like a whisky maker

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Investing truth from the master distillers

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Where housing is more affordable; and the Evergrande saga rolls on. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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New data shows it can take up to 15 years to save 20% for a housing deposit. But which Aussie…

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Queensland plans to open, and a good day for banks and miners. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Investors sold off tech shares in favour of traditional stocks on the back of inflation fears and one ASX share…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 18 Oct 2021.
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The week ahead: RBA minutes, employment and consumer spending. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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As lockdowns look set to ease further, Scott Phillips discusses Reserve Bank optimism for an economic recovery and other financial…

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Economic recovery ahead and unemployment in focus. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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As lockdown rules relax and NSW spends up big, is this the kickstart the economy needs?

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The most important investment you can make?

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Saving money is awesome. Saving a life is better.

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