Scott Phillips – Reveals 3 Biggest Holdings Of His Portfolio | Summer Series

Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer of The Motley Fool Australia.

Throughout this Summer Series, we’re speaking to 12 accomplished investors and financial advisors to unpack their journeys in finance and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

In today’s conversation with Scott, we’re unpacking:

How a cold email saw Scott find his way into the finance industry
The training process the Motley Fool uses to upskill new analysts
Scott’s personal investing philosophy and how that has evolved from his early days
The one ETF Scott owns as part of his portfolio
The largest stocks Scott owns in his portfolio
The advice Scott wishes to share with every young investor

00:00 - Introduction
03:45 - What Scott Is Focused on Right Now
05:49 - The Balance Between Knowledge and Action in Investing
09:53 - Navigating Market Opportunities and Risks in 2025
12:58 - How It All Began in Investing
17:16 - The Leap from Non-Finance Roles to Investing
20:59 - Inside Motley Fool: How Top Analysts Are Trained
25:28 - Personal Investing Philosophy
30:50 - Chasing Multibaggers vs. Long-Term Compounding
34:42 - How Scott Builds His Personal Portfolio
41:04 - Scott's 30-Year Portfolio Strategy for Retail Investors
45:01 - Key Lesson for Young Investors
48:09 - Conventional Investment Myths to Disregard
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Thank you to Viola Private Wealth for sponsoring this Summer Series and helping us keep all of our content free.

Managing over $2.5 billion in assets, Viola Private Wealth specialises in clear, empowering wealth solutions. Whether you’re preserving wealth or planning intergenerational transfers, their boutique approach ensures personalised attention for every client.

To speak to the team at Viola Private Wealth, complete the contact form on their website.

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