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Why we avoid new thematic ETFs

Thematic ETFs track a niche market sector. We discuss some of the risks of investing into ETFs like a Crypto Innovators ETF and Hydrogen ETF.

Investing

Why are bond prices falling?

We discuss why bond prices have been falling and what it means for your portfolio.

Investing

What are the odds of picking a winner?

How picking the Melbourne Cup winner compares to choosing an active fund manager.

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.

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What are the best Australian share ETFs of 2021?

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

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What are the best Global Share ETFs?

We road test 12 popular Global share ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors.

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 2021.

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What are the best Australian Bond ETFs?

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

Investing

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2021?

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

Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: September 2021

The Stockspot Model Portfolios returned between 5.5% to 15.6% after fees over the last year and have protected against the recent market dip.

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The Fat Cat Funds Report 2021: how and why we compare super funds

Stockspot’s Fat Cat report compares the worst and best super funds in Australia. We tell you why and how we created our annual compare super guide.

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Best performing super funds in Australia

We compare the best performing super funds in Australia in 2021 – and the worst.

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Best superannuation funds in your 60s+

The best type of superannuation fund for your 60’s, and our top tips to find the best super fund.

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Best superannuation funds for your 40s and 50s

The best type of balanced superannuation fund for your 40’s and 50’s, and our tips to
get the most out of your super.

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Best superannuation funds for your 20s and 30s

The tips to choose the best growth super fund in your 20s and 30s, and avoid losing over $200k of your hard earned super.

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How to choose a super fund

Our top tips on how to choose a super fund with the best chance of good returns.

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How super funds play the ratings game

How do super funds manipulate their ratings?

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Our super recommendations to government

Access to a safe, low cost and simple default option is essential to help the retirement savings of millions of Australians go further and last longer.