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Best Performing Managed Funds in Australia

How do you choose which managed fund to invest in? Find out by reading our review on some of the top performing managed funds.
Investing

Common ETF mistakes made by investors

Investing in ETFs can sometimes feel like navigating a maze. In this article, we walk you through 3 common mistakes that investors often make and how to avoid these pitfalls.
Client stories

Client story: Charlotte Byrne

Charlotte is a mother and registered nurse from Sydney now living in regional Victoria. She spoke to Stockspot about raising children as a single parent, why she had to start looking after her finances and which podcast helped her learn about investing.
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 2023.
Reports

What are the best Australian share ETFs of 2023?

We road test 5 popular Australian share ETFs, comparing them across 6 factors.
Investing

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2023?

We road test 6 of Australia’s best high dividend ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors to reveal our top pick.
Investing

The NASDAQ 100 index: everything you need to know

The Nasdaq 100 index has been one of the best ways to invest and grow your wealth. We explain what the Nasdaq 100 is, and how to invest in it.
Investing

What is Betashares Direct?

Betashares Direct is an investing platform for trading ASX ETFs. This article compares Betashares Direct to various platforms, including Stake, Superhero, Pearler, and Stockspot.
Reports

What are the best Australian Bond ETFs?

We’ll show you why and what we look out for when selecting a bond ETF.
Investing

Stockspot broker change FAQs

We’re changing our broker. We’ve prepared some FAQs to help answer any questions you may have about this change.
Investing

How do you pick a good investment adviser?

Financial planning and investing don’t have to be hard – you just need the right support. Use these handy tips to find an investment adviser that can help you make (and save) serious money.
Investing

How to invest when markets go sideways

Sometimes markets don’t go up or down, they go sideways. Here’s how to invest when markets are treading water.

Investing

Can you get rich from ETFs?

It’s quite common to get queries about the potential of ETFs for wealth creation. How ‘rich’ you can become using ETFs is often a matter of how you define ‘rich.’
Investing

Should you buy small or large cap shares?

Navigating the investment landscape can be daunting, especially when faced with decisions like whether to invest in small-cap or large-cap shares. In this article we look at their differences.
Investing

3 bad investing habits to avoid

Your investing habits significantly influence your portfolio and the chances of achieving financial success. Here are the 3 worst investing habits to avoid.
Investing

Common ways to gift assets

This article looks at how asset gifting – where parents or grandparents pass on their assets to their children or grandchildren – works in Australia.
Investing

Is a high interest savings account worth it?

Placing your money in a savings account may seem attractive as interest rates rise, however, is this the best strategy to build your wealth over the long-term?
Investing

HINs vs Custodians: What’s the difference?

When you’re investing, it’s not just the what but also the how that counts. This article looks at the different ways you can own your investments.
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