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Investing

Do factor and smart beta ETFs deliver better returns?

Factor and smart beta ETFs such as QUAL, QLTY and MVW promise smarter returns. But research shows most factors fade over time. Here’s what investors should know.
Investing

Are AI stocks in a bubble? How Stockspot portfolios are protected

Learn how Stockspot’s diversified ETF portfolios are built to weather market cycles, including a potential AI bubble burst.
Investing, Reports

Stockspot Performance Update: September 2025

Over the 12 months to 30 September 2025, all five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong after-fee returns between 17.7% and 20.7%.
Investing

VDHG Review | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG)

Explore how Vanguard’s Diversified High Growth ETF works, its performance, fees, and how it stacks up against VDGR, VGS, and Stockspot.
Investing

VDHG vs VDGR vs Stockspot: Which diversified portfolio is best for you?

Compare VDHG vs VDGR vs Stockspot portfolios to help you decide which diversified investment option is right for your goal, from fees and risk to performance and personalisation.
Investing

VDGR Review | Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDGR)

Explore how Vanguard’s Diversified Growth ETF works, its performance, fees, and how it stacks up against VDHG, VGS, and Stockspot.
Investing

What are the best gold ETFs?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best gold ETFs of 2025.
Investing

Investment update: why we’re trimming our gold allocation

Gold has risen 148% since we increased our allocation in 2021. We explain why we’re changing the allocation again and what it means for you.
Investing, News, SMSF

What investors need to know about La Trobe and Metrics

Two recent events in private credit show the risks investors face when governance and transparency don’t keep up with growth.
Investing, News

Stockspot’s biggest update yet: investing for just $1 a month

From 16 September 2025, Stockspot will introduce our biggest set of improvements since we launched.
Investing, News

Themes now available from $20,000

More investors are looking for the right balance: the security of a professionally managed portfolio, with the flexibility to reflect their own views and interests.

Investing, News

Introducing lifetime Platinum and Diamond benefits

Stockspot now offers lifetime Platinum and Diamond benefits. Stay in your tier and keep lower fees, kids’ limits and support – forever.
Finance, Investing

Why we’re offering Bitcoin and Ethereum as portfolio themes

Stockspot now offers the Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF as optional portfolio themes. Learn how to access them and how we manage risk.
Investing

How to invest in Bitcoin: 3 simple ways for Australian investors

Bitcoin has been one of the best-performing assets of the past decade, but many Australians still wonder how to invest in it.
Investing

What is Ethereum? How to invest in Ethereum with ETFs

Ethereum is more than just a cryptocurrency, it’s the backbone of Web3. Learn how investors can access Ethereum’s growth potential through ETFs and the benefits and downsides of this approach.
Investing

How to use Stockspot Themes

A guide to personalising and taking more control of your portfolio. Stockspot Themes gives clients access to different sectors, countries and asset classes.

Client stories

Meet Into Our Hands Community Foundation

How a regional foundation is investing in the future of North East Victoria through smart, low-fee investing with Stockspot.
Client stories

Meet Vicky Papastergiadis

Vicky Papastergiadis talks about how she took charge of her finances and is building a future for her grandson by moving beyond property into ETFs
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