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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Gamble of the week: An overlooked plastic bags maker
Tips Stocks don't come much duller than this maker of plastic bags, says Phil Oakley. And that's exactly why you should buy in.
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Shares in focus: Should you buy Bovis?
Features The housebuilder’s profits are booming, but is there anything left still to play for? Phil Oakley investigates.
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The best way to spot cheap shares
Tutorials Buying cheap shares is the best way to make money from the stock market over the long term. Phil Oakley explains how to spot them.
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Shares in focus: Can WPP beat off Facebook?
Features Google and Facebook now dominate digital advertising. Is there still a place for WPP, and can it keep growing? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Gamble of the week: A beaten-up oil play
Tips The shares in this oil company have taken a hammering. But there is cause to be optimistic, says Phil Oakley.
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Company in the news: HSBC
Features Profits at high-street bank HSBC have disappointed, says Phil Oakley. But the shares still offer a decent yield.
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Gamble of the week: A punt on a niche betting firm
Tips Gambling is a competitive business, says Phil Oakley. But brave investors should back this niche betting company.
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Company in the news: Carillion
Features The construction services firm's proposed merger with Balfour Beatty fell through, says Phil Oakley. Should investors steer clear?
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Shares in focus: Can Argos thrive in the Amazon age?
Features Online commerce has been a thorn in the side of Argos? Can the high-street retailer thrive in the internet age? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Gamble of the week: This fashion retailer isn't cheap - but it is worth it
Tips Paying too much for a share is a good way to lose money, says Phil Oakley. But this fashion house could be an exception.
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Shares in focus: Paving a road to profit
Features Engineering consultancy firm Atkins is no bargain, says Phil Oakley. Can the business keep growing in the long run?
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Company in the news: Unilever
Features Big consumer companies such as Unilever are popular with investors, says Phil Oakley. But is it worth the price?
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The tell-tale signs of a share-price tumble
Features Learning the tricks of traders out to profit from share price falls can make you a better investor. Phil Oakley explains what makes a company a target.
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Gamble of the week: Dart Group
Tips This package holiday company is not for the nervous, but it could be worth a punt, says Phil Oakley.
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A perfect storm for Tesco
Features The supermarket faces tough challenges – so should you wait for a better time to buy? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Company in the news: Royal Mail Group
Features Shares in Royal Mail were a steal at their flotation price, but have now fallen back as the company has run into a few problems. Phil Oakley asks if it's time to buy.
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Gamble of the week: A punt on an oil company
Tips It’s not hard to see why the company’s shares have been battered, says Phil Oakley. Buy for the shares could stage a comeback.
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Shares in focus: Centrica’s comeback trail
Features Utility company Centrica has had a rough ride. But with the shares offering a decent dividend yield, should you still buy in? Phil Oakley investigates.
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How to spot if a company is in trouble
Features The Altman Z-Score is one way you can avoid buying financial basket cases. Phil Oakley explains how it works.
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Shares in focus: Should you take a punt on William Hill?
Features Bookies William Hill is a decent business. But is it worth a flutter? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Gamble of the week: An insurer for your new Isa
Tips If you're wondering what to put in your new Isa, this specialist insurer could be worth a look, says Phil Oakley.
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How to inflation-proof your investment portfolio
Features Inflation is toxic for most bonds. But there is one type of bond that is immune. Phil Oakley explains how index-linked bonds work, and picks the best way to invest in them.
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Shares in focus: Should you hitch a ride with the AA?
Features Shares in the AA are trading on the open market below their issue price. Is this a chance to grab a bargain or should you steer clear? Phil Oakley investigates.
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It’s time to be fearful – investors aren’t frightened anymore
Features The Vix – the 'stockmarket fear gauge' – is saying investors have become complacent. This is a dangerous sign, says Phil Oakley. And it means it's time to worry.
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