Stockspot Blog

ETFs vs Mortgage Offset: Where should you put your savings?

Are mortgage offsets better than investing when interest rates are over 5%?

What the mid term elections mean for your portfolio

US midterm elections can unsettle markets, but history shows why investors should avoid reacting to political events and stay focused on the long term.

Investing, News

Budget tax changes flip property v shares equation for investors

New modelling reveals how much property investors stand to lose – and the potential impact on rents – under the budget reforms.

Investing

Metrics turmoil puts spotlight on fund rating conflicts for investors

Steve Carell’s character questions the US ratings system in The Big Short. Australia’s fund ratings industry also needs scrutiny.

Investing, Reports

Introducing 10 new Stockspot Themes

More ways to personalise your portfolio. The same focus on diversification and long term investing.

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.

Investing, News

Why Raiz’s tax announcement doesn’t affect Stockspot clients

Raiz’s October 2026 tax announcement highlights differences in investment structures, learn how your ETF ownership and TFN reporting work.

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

Cryptocurrency FAQs: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Crypto ETFs (EBTC & EETH) explained

Curious about cryptocurrency but unsure where to start? This guide answers common questions about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto ETFs like EBTC and EETH, and explains how investors can gain exposure in a diversified, managed way.

Finance, Investing

Savings rates are high in 2026. What does 25 years of history tell us?

Savings rates are high in 2026, but are they unusually high? See how Australian savings account rates have changed over 25 years.

Investing, News, Super

Investment winners and losers under Labor’s CGT changes

The budget tax overhaul, sold as removing investment distortions, has created new ones. See how different assets rate.

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

Private markets reality check: why investment liquidity matters

Investors in private markets are discovering a harsh truth – paper gains mean nothing if you cannot get your money back.

Investing

How to break up with your financial adviser

Breaking up with your financial adviser can feel uncomfortable, but if you’re paying high fees, confused about your investments, or not getting value, it may be time to move on.

Investing

Investing in Australia for expats: A smart guide to staying connected & growing wealth from abroad

A smart guide for Australian expats on how to invest back home, and how Stockspot can help Aussies abroad.

Investing

What happens to your portfolio if Bitcoin crashes (or booms)?

What does a 12.4% allocation to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs look like in an investment portfolio during booms and crashes. See how diversification can cushion the downside and why rebalancing keeps your portfolio on track.