Phil Oakley
Phil spent 13 years as an investment analyst for both stockbroking and fund management companies.
After graduating with a MSc in International Banking, Economics & Finance from Liverpool Business School in 1996, Phil went to work for BWD Rensburg, a Liverpool based investment manager. In 2001, he joined ABN AMRO as a transport analyst. After a brief spell as a food retail analyst, he spent five years with ABN's very successful UK Smaller Companies team where he covered engineering, transport and support services stocks.
In 2007, Phil joined Halbis Capital Management as a European equities analyst. He began writing for MoneyWeek in 2010.
Latest articles by Phil Oakley
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Company in the news: Sainsbury’s
Features Things are going from bad to worse in the supermarket sector. So, should you give Sainsbury's a wide berth? Phil Oakley reports.
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Shares in focus: Time to place a bid for eBay?
Features Auction website eBay is spinning off its payment platform, PayPal. Phil Oakley looks at what investors should do next.
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What to do with a rights issue
Features Rights issues often send investors running - but are they really so bad? Phil Oakley explains what they would mean for your investment in a company.
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Shares in focus: Should you take a trip with Thomas Cook?
Features Package-holiday provider Thomas Cook has done a good job of turning itself around. So, is it time to get back on board? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Gamble of the week: A risky punt on carpets
Tips If this carpet retailer can get its costs down, the shares could be worth a risky punt, says Phil Oakley.
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Company in the news: Balfour Beatty
Features Things are going from bad to worse at construction firm Balfour Beatty, says Phil Oakley. Should investors steer clear?
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Spin-offs: A fertile hunting ground for bargains
Features Businesses spun off from bigger companies can be lucrative investments. Phil Oakley explains why, and tips five potential spin-offs to keep an eye on.
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Shares in focus: Playing the waiting game
Features The bear case for Domino Printing Sciences is easy to make, says Phil Oakley. So, is there anything to be said for buying the shares?
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Gamble of the week: A beaten-up set-top box stock
Tips This television set-top box company has had more than its fair share of problems, says Phil Oakley. Now could be a good time to buy in.
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Company in the news: Mothercare
Features High-street retailer Mothercare has issued a £100m rights issue. Should you buy in? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Thinking of changing your car? Hold on – second-hand prices may be set to plunge
Tips Phil Oakley looks at the mathematics of buying a car, and explains why if you’re looking to buy a nearly-new motor, the market may soon be much more attractive.
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How to cope with exchange-rate risk
Features Exchange rates can have a big affect on your portfolio. Phil Oakley explains how to manage the risks and maybe even profit.
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This is no buying opportunity – Tesco goes from bad to worse
Features Tesco’s share price has slumped, after profits were overstated by £250m. But don’t be tempted to buy, says Phil Oakley. The price has a lot further to fall yet.
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Share tip updates: William Sinclair and Darty
Tips Phil Oakley reviews two of his riskier share tips from last year to see how they have fared.
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Shares in focus: Should you believe the Apple hype?
Features Apple is back with smart new products – is now the time to buy? Phil Oakley investigates.
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How to probe for profits with the 'M score'
Features A company's M-Score can tell you if it's playing around with its profits. Phil Oakley explains how it works.
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Gamble of the week: Put the sparkle into your portfolio with English wine
Tips Not only can you buy discounted wine with these shares, says Phil Oakley - they could also make you a lot of money.
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Shares in focus: Stock up on this cash-and-carry
Features Food wholesaler Booker Group is a good business with a price to match. Should you buy in anyway? Phil Oakley investigates.
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How to prepare for deflation
Features Deflation has already hit parts of Europe and it could happen here. Phil Oakley explains how you can protect your portfolio from falling prices.
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Shares in focus: Can the good times last for Verizon?
Features The American telecoms giants is making healthy profits, says Phil Oakley. But buying the shares isn't without risk.
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How to choose the best ETFs
Features We're big fans of 'passive funds', but some are better than others. Phil Oakley explains what you should look out for before buying.
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Gamble of the week: Is there more to come from this newspaper turnaround?
Tips This newspaper publisher has come a long way in two years. So, should you stick with your shares, or is it time to sell? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Shares in focus: Can Sainsbury’s defy the doom-mongers?
Features Tesco has slashed its dividend – can Sainsbury's avoid having to do the same, and should you buy the shares? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Should you drip-feed into your portfolio or dive in?
Tutorials 'Pound cost averaging' is one of the best-known investment rules. So, should you follow it? Phil Oakley investigates.
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