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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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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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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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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips appearing on Weekend Sunrise
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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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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips appearing on Nine's Late News
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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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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise, 8 Nov 2021
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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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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise 23 Oct 2021
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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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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise
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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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The world is returning to normal. What about investing?

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The complicated post-lockdown world for investors

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 13 Oct 2021.
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NSW cash splash, business confidence up, Qantas (ASX:QAN) down on Bonza news. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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NSW residents boost the bottom line with a Freedom Day spending spree, and good news across the economy as business…

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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News
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Star Entertainment and SkyCity share prices plunge, Whitehaven Coal up. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Investors were fleeing from both gaming operators' shares following new allegations of fraud and money laundering against Star. Meanwhile materials…

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NSW has reopened. Time to buy?

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Is there a simple answer to the $64,000 question?

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 8 Oct 2021.
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ASX 200 up but energy down, and economic upside as NSW opens. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Will the ASX gains this week continue as New South Wales opens up, and is credit card debt on the…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 5 Oct 2021.
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Tech stocks on the nose, energy rises, online retail grows. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Why are the former market darlings in technology doing it so tough these days, and how far will online sales…

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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News
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Travel stocks soar. Hopes for a new COVID treatment. Evergrande drags on. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Rising optimism surrounding a post-pandemic opening up helped boost ASX bank and travel shares on Monday. Meanwhile, investors continued to…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 4 oct.
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The week ahead: RBA meeting, new car sales, and jobs data. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott looks ahead as the RBA updates its view of the economy on Tuesday, plus the latest economic figures out…

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise
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A budget blowout and a volatile ASX 200. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Scott discusses the ASX 200 rollercoaster and how the Australian economy has thrived with a Federal budget boost amid COVID-19…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 17 Sept 2021.
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The best day in 10 months, and Zip's Microsoft deal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Scott welcomes the best day of trading in 10 months with banking and resources the heavy lifters... and what's the…

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 1 Sept 2021.
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Oil at a 3 year high and travel stocks soar. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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Energy shares rallied on the back of surging oil prices, travel stocks responded to renewed optimism about opening up and…

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Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Scott Phillips on nine news
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Week ahead: US data, retail sales and home loans. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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It's a big week ahead in finance. Scott discusses economic data from the US plus the latest home loan and…

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The best news you won't read about

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Is Evergrande really the next crisis?

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Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise 27 Sept 2021.
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The interest rate cost of climate inaction. And save, before you spend. Scott Phillips on Weekend Sunrise

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Scott discusses the Treasurer's warning to Australians on climate change. And is it time to lower interest rate caps on…

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If the second-largest Chinese property developer falls in a forest…

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The Evergrande saga? I thought you'd never ask...

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News 17 Sept 2021.
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Evergrande threat delayed, US Fed flags a return to normal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

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With the Evergrande threat at bay and market jitters earlier this week now in calmer waters, investors warm up for…

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