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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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?
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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.
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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.
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Company in the news: Centrica
Features The last few months have beeen a trying time for the energy utility, says Phil Oakley.
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How to beat the dumbo in your head
Features It's all too easy to let fear lead you into making bad investment decisions. Phil Oakley explains how you can avoid falling into this trap.
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Gamble of the week: A hot, small energy company
Tips While investing in smaller firms is risky, says Phil Oakley, this fast-growing energy stock shouldn't disappoint.
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Company in the news: Rolls-Royce
Features Roll-Royce has taken a hammering since falling foul of the City, says Phil Oakley. So, should you hang on to the shares?
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Shares in focus: Defying the prophets of doom
Features Smiths News has proved itself a survivor in a dying industry. Should you buy the shares? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Is there a magic formula for making money from investing?
Tutorials While no stock-picking method is perfect, Joel Greenblatt's 'magic formula' is better than most. Phil Oakley explains how it works.
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Company in the news: Vodafone
Tutorials If you own shares in Vodafone, you're in for a big pay-out. Phil Oakley explains how it will work, and what you should do next.
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Shares in focus: Bucking the trend in British manufacturing
Features The shares aren’t cheap, but is manufacturing group Senior still worth tucking away? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Why I’m sticking with my Rolls-Royce tip
Features Rolls-Royce shares have taken a beating after a warning over profits. But the company is in good health, says Phil Oakley. It’s not a time to sell.
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If you want to know how much a stock is worth, don't ask a City analyst
Features Market analysts frequently get it wrong. So, if you want to know if a share is good value, you're best off doing it yourself. Phil Oakley explains how.
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Shares in focus: Should you buy this mining behemoth?
Features Investors have rightly been nervous of miners. Is BHP Billiton different? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Gamble of the week: A play on oil shares
Tips This exploration company fits the bill for investors looking for a punt on oil shares, says Phil Oakley.
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How to tell if a company 'share buyback' makes sense
Tutorials While never as attractive as a dividend, share buybacks can sometimes be a good use of company money, says Phil Oakley.
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Gamble of the week: A punt on British shale gas
Tips Smaller companies are always risky, says Phil Oakley. But this small-cap energy firm could be a great way to play Britain's fracking revolution.
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Shares in focus: The Google of Britain's housing boom
Features Property website Rightmove has enjoyed tremendous success, says Phil Oakley. But can it deliver for shareholders?
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Gamble of the week: A troubled generics maker
Tips This own-label products maker has had its fair share of problems, says Phil Oakley. But there is cause to be optimistic.
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Shares in focus: A smooth ride to profits for Rolls-Royce?
Features Rolls-Royce shares are flying high. Is it time to bail out, or are they set to go higher still? Phil Oakley investigates.
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Company in the news: Royal Dutch Shell
Features A shock profit warning from Royal Dutch Shell has taken the City by surprise. Phil Oakley explains what that means for investors.
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Don’t write off bonds
Features Bonds have fallen out of favour recently. But there are still good reasons for holding corporate debt. Phil Oakley explains.
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Shares in focus: Tobacco stocks have life in them yet
Features Doom mongers have been predicting the death of the tobacco industry for a while now, says Phil Oakley. But this tobacco company is still in great shape.
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Company of the week: Greggs
Features High-street bakers Greggs faces serious challenges, says Phil Oakley.
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