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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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Scared people on a rollercoaster holding on for dear life, indicating a plummeting share price
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Are you investing with the odds in your favour?

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When the rollercoaster is speeding downhill, you may want to get off. But then you might miss the best part…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News May 2022
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The implications of higher rates, and what's coming next? Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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How many interest rate hikes can we expect in 2022? Scott Phillips looks at the possibilities.

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 2 May 2022
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Buckle up! Rates, jobs and more. The biggest economic week in ages: Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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All eyes are on on the Reserve Bank of Australia's rates decision tomorrow, plus jobs and retail sales figures out…

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How to invest when interest rates go up

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Play your game, not theirs. Keep your eyes fixed firmly on the long term.

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Inflation ahead written on a yellow sign.
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How do you solve a problem like inflation?

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The offical inflation rate is 5.1% according to today’s release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Lest We Forget

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We will remember them.

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Motley Fool announces new BNPL-style offering

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New offerings set to revolutionise the BNPL industry.

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Merry Federal Budget!

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I know they’ll probably throw cash at us tonight, which is wrong and irresponsible, in my view.

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Why should we choose between Super and a house?

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Don’t we have more than just those two options?

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Man and woman retirees walking up stacks of money symbolising superannuation.
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Too old to invest long term?

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The average 80 year-old can expect to live for another 10 years -- the outer limit of 'long-term' advice.

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Fantastic unemployment numbers and the Fed hikes rates. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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'The jury is out' on whether the RBA will follow the US's lead in raising interest rates, says the Motley…

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Few losers after a good day on the ASX. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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The Motley Fool's Scott Phillips looks at the winners and losers on a day of gains for the ASX, while…

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Legendary share market investing expert and owner of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett
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Is Warren Buffett's best in the past?

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Just because a company’s shares look expensive on a ‘price per share’ basis, don’t believe it.

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One word for trying times like these

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Investing lessons from my flood damage and the one word that sums it up

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The best investing education you'll ever get

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One of my favourite days on the investment calendar is when Warren Buffett releases his annual letter to shareholders.

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What investors do while traders are distracted

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In difficult times, traders try to second guess what the market might do next. Investors are in for the long…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 25/02, 2022.
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Russia invades Ukraine and the ASX tanks. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott unpacks how war in Ukraine might impact the ASX financial market.

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Despite the bad news, things are getting better

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Today's market resilience shows that even in the darkest of days, there is light.

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Share prices are tanking. Please read this

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ASX-listed companies won’t be doing anything different tomorrow, next week, next month or next year, no matter what happens in…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 23 Feb 2022.
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The market responds to Russian aggression and COVID costs crimp Coles. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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How will the Russian action in Ukraine impact the ASX market, and is the COVID honeymoon over for Coles?

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Scott Phillips on Nine News.
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AGL gets an offer and Australians return to the skies. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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There were big gains for AGL on Monday after it rejected a takeover offer, while travel stocks were also in…

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Scott Phillips interview - interest rate watch
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Time to fix your mortgage? And has Bunnings got the blues? Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Scott Phillips looks at the interest rates outlook.

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The week ahead: Earnings, wages and business conditions. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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This week will be one to watch as some big names report earnings and important economic indicators are released.

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A young woman smiling and looking happy, indicating a positive share price movement on the ASX market
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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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Scott Phillips on Nine News.
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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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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 9February 2022
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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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The Motley Fool's ASX Test XI
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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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