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
-
Company in the news: Just Eat
Features The newly listed takeaway middleman has a lot of growing to do, says Phil Oakley.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Share in focus: Will DIY make a comeback?
Features Phil Oakley looks at how the housing market has affected business for Kingfisher, and whether now is the time to buy into the home improvement group.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
The three simple truths you need to know to be a successful investor
Tutorials Investors have a lot to worry about these days. But here, Phil Oakley explains what really matters.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tutorials -
The advantages of value investing
Tutorials Value investing – buying shares that trade at less than their intrinsic value – works. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Phil Oakley explains.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tutorials -
Six tips for if you want to retire early
Features With the right approach, you may be able to retire earlier than you think. Phil Oakley has six tips for building up your pension pot.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Gamble of the week: Money printer falls on tough times
Tips Investors have turned their backs on this money printer, says Phil Oakley. The shares look better value now.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tips -
Company of the week: Bellway
Features Housebuilder Bellway is in rude health, says Phil Oakley. But are the shares still a buy?
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Shares in focus: Can Resolution ride out the storm?
Features Resolution's shares have taken a battering. So is it time to snap up the insurer? Phil Oakley investigates.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Time to change your retirement plan?
Features The year's Budget saw the biggest shake-up of pensions in years. Phil Oakley explains what that means when planning for your retirement.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Company in the news: Majestic Wine
Features The wine retailer's share price tanked following a profit warning, says Phil Oakley. Is it time to buy?
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Gamble of the week: A reinvented festive stock
Tips There's plenty for investors to like about this vouchers and pre-paid gift cards company, says Phil Oakley.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tips -
Shares in focus: Can Standard Chartered find its form again?
Features Banking giant Standard Chartered has fallen out of favour with investors. Is it time to buy in? Phil Oakley investigates.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
How to build a bond ladder
Features Reduce your risk to interest rate volatility by building a 'bond ladder' portfolio. Phil Oakley explains how.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Company in the news: ASOS
Features Shares in online fashion retailer ASOS have proved to be a lucrative investment, says Phil Oakley. But are they now worth the price?
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Shares in focus: Who to back in the supermarket wars
Tutorials Morrisons has declared a price war on its supermarket rivals. Will there be any winners, and who should you back? Phil Oakley investigates.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tutorials -
Shares in focus: Conveyor belts bring profits
Features Fenner is a good buy for the long term, but should you wait for a cheaper entry point? Phil Oakley investigates.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Company of the week: Aga Rangemaster
Features Shares in Aga have soared during the last year.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Gamble of the week: Russian gas giant
Features Some businesses look cheap because no one really trusts them. This is probably the case with this Russian gas giant, says Phil Oakley.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Warren Buffett’s seven routes to riches
Tutorials Every year, investors pore over Warren Buffett's letter to shareholders seeking pearls of wisdom, says Phil Oakley. And this year's letter didn't disappoint.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tutorials -
Company in the news: Aggreko
Features The departure of long-standing CEO Rupert Soames has shaken confidence in the power generator company.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Gamble of the week: Mood turns sour on artifical sweeteners
Tips A profit warning has sent investors running for cover, says Phil Oakley. But there's still much to like about this maker of artificial sweetners.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tips -
Shares in focus: The champ is on the ropes
Features Shares in British defence stock BAE Systems have taken a battering, says Phil Oakley. Is now the time to buy in?
By Phil Oakley Published
Features -
Gamble of the week: A punt on oil exploration
Tips The shares in this Aim-listed oil explorer are a very risky punt, says Phil Oakley. But the rewards could be huge.
By Phil Oakley Published
Tips -
Shares in focus: Has Pepsi lost its fizz?
Features The drinks firm is being shaken up by activist investors. Is it time to buy the shares? Phil Oakley investigates.
By Phil Oakley Published
Features