Stockspot Blog

News, stories and articles from Stockspot

Why your return may differ from the headline return

Investment returns don’t arrive evenly. Learn why your personal Stockspot return may differ from published performance.

Merits of One Nation plan to use retirement super for living costs

It’s not about protecting or raiding super. The real question is whether the government should always decide that a dollar will be more useful in retirement than it is today.

Investing

Are trading platforms helping you build wealth or just encouraging you to gamble?

A recent analysis of Robinhood traders found that total profits since 2021 were close to zero – even as global share markets surged.

Investing

DHHF Review: BetaShares diversified all growth ETF (ASX:DHHF)

Explore how BetaShares DHHF works, its performance, asset allocation, risks and how it compares to Stockspot’s Topaz portfolio.

Investing, News

Seven questions Treasury must answer about Australia’s new CGT reforms

If Treasury’s assumptions are wrong, the budget CGT changes may produce very different outcomes from those the government promised.

Investing, News

Why is CBA’s share price so high? What’s really driving its valuation

Commonwealth Bank’s annual results loom as a fresh test of its extraordinary valuation.

Investing, Super

Why your return may differ from the headline return

Investment returns don’t arrive evenly. Learn why your personal Stockspot return may differ from published performance.

Investing, News

CGT valuation at 1 July 2027: the $500,000 tax trap investors need to avoid

Labor’s capital gains tax changes mean doing nothing could cost asset owners who don’t read the fine print dearly.

Investing, News

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2026

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2026, the five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered after fee returns of 9.7% to 14.7%.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

What are the best global & international share ETFs on the ASX in 2026?

We compare 12 popular global and international share ETFs on the ASX across five factors: size, fees, bid/ask spread, liquidity and returns.

Investing

What are the best tech ETFs of 2026?

How to invest in technology using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best tech ETFs on the ASX for 2026.

Investing

What are the best property and real estate ETFs in Australia in 2026?

We compare VAP, MVA, SLF and REIT to find the best property and real estate ETF.

Investing

What are the best gold ETFs in Australia in 2026?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare GOLD, PMGOLD, QAU and more to find the best gold ETFs.

Investing

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2026?

We test out 6 of Australia’s best high dividend ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors to reveal our top pick for 2026.

Reports

Best Australian share ETFs in Australia (2026): VAS vs A200 vs IOZ vs STW vs MVW

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

Investing

Tax time 2026: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know to lodge your Stockspot tax this year.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

Australian shares vs international shares: How much global exposure do you need?

Should you invest in Australian shares or global equities? Learn how to balance local and international exposure, manage home bias and build a diversified portfolio.

Investing

Switching Stockspot investment strategies: What are the tax implications for investors?

Switching investment strategies may trigger capital gains tax. Here’s what happens when you sell and rebalance ETFs, and how to make smarter long-term decisions.

Investing

Property vs ETFs during periods of Inflation: Which investment performs better?

Inflation can have a very different impact on property and ETFs. Here’s what investors need to know.