Scott Phillips
Scott Phillips joined Montgomery Investment Management in 2013.
Scott joined the firm from BlackRock Investment Management, where he was Managing Director, Head of Retail Australia for 12 years.
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Why it pays to start financial education early
Scott Phillips
June 20, 2017
When my son, Jack, aged eight, wanted an ice cream from the kiosk a few weeks back – the cost being $3.80 (yes, wow!) – I said to him, “if you can tell me how much change you’ll get from a $10 note, then I’m happy to buy it for you”. To which he replied, “don’t be silly dad, you don’t need to know that when you use payWave!” Continue…
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The people behind the process
Scott Phillips
April 19, 2017
This month, I talk to our newest addition to the Montgomery team, Andreas Lundberg, Senior Analyst for The Montgomery Fund who recently joined us from Sweden. Continue…
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Despite a bumpy 2016, quality investing is alive and well
Scott Phillips
February 20, 2017
Last year was certainly full of surprises. We saw Brexit, Donald Trump’s election victory, and iron ore prices tripling. We also witnessed the great sector rotation on the share market from high quality businesses to low quality businesses – a trend that continues today. And this led us to ask: is quality investing still the best approach?
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The key investment trends in FY16
Scott Phillips
January 16, 2017
The 2016 financial year saw some significant changes in investment in Australia. There were major movements in relation to global shares, fixed interest, global property and infrastructure, and alternatives. We can learn a lot by looking at where the money flowed. Continue…
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Counting down to the new wave of super changes
Scott Phillips
December 9, 2016
In May, the Australian Government announced a number of changes to superannuation. It’s now confirmed these changes will be legislated, taking effect from 1 July 2017. Let’s look at the key changes, and how they might affect you. Continue…
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The long and the short of it; shares or property, or something else?
Scott Phillips
November 21, 2016
We recently held a webinar for those people who had shown interest in the two alternative investment solutions that we offer here at Montgomery, being; the Montaka Global Access Fund and recently launched Montgomery Alpha Plus Fund.
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What’s your life expectancy?
Scott Phillips
October 31, 2016
One of the most important reasons for investing is to build up enough assets to support us post our working lives. Not many of us want to rely on the forever-reducing government pension! So it’s only natural to ask: “how long can I expect to live?” Continue…
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Will your super win the Premiership this year?
Scott Phillips
October 1, 2016
If you’re more excited by the prospect of the upcoming AFL and NRL footy finals than the returns in your superfund, then you’re not alone. For most people, superannuation does not make great conversation and many tend to take a ‘set and forget’ approach. But if you’re looking to take control of your retirement savings, then a more active approach is the way to go. Continue…
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Will a ‘robo adviser’ be your next financial adviser?
Scott Phillips
September 22, 2016
Artificial intelligence is disrupting industries as diverse as manufacturing, healthcare and journalism. So it is not surprising that financial advice which was typically delivered through a financial adviser is being disrupted. Continue…
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Why it may pay to think beyond the ASX
Scott Phillips
July 25, 2016
In recent years, there’s been a growing trend to look beyond our share market in order to generate above-average returns. This is borne out in a report by Morningstar that highlights a noticeable swing to international equities, alternative funds, private equity and commodities. Continue…
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