Stockspot Blog

News, stories and articles from Stockspot

CGT discount changes, what it could mean for property & ETFs

The government is considering changes to the 50% CGT discount. Here’s what it could mean for property, shares and ETF investors.

Finance, Investing, Life

The mistake that shaped how I invest

After losing 99% during the tech bubble, I learned why diversification and expectations matter more than chasing the next big theme.

Finance, Life

CGT discount changes, what it could mean for property & ETFs

The government is considering changes to the 50% CGT discount. Here’s what it could mean for property, shares and ETF investors.

Investing

How Stockspot keeps your money safe

Here’s how Stockspot protects your money and keeps your personal data secure.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

Covered call ETFs, high income at what cost?

Are covered call ETFs like JEPI, QYLD, UYLD and AYLD worth it? We compare 3 year returns and explain the long term trade offs.

Investing

Why long-term investors should ignore earnings season

Earnings season grabs headlines, but reacting to quarterly results often adds risk, not returns.

Investing

Topaz Inflation Portfolio: Your Questions Answered

The Topaz Inflation Portfolio is designed for high-growth investors wanting to protect purchasing power when inflation expectations rise.

Client stories

Meet Milly

Milly, a Gen Z founder, shares how she moved from saving anxiety and a scarcity mindset to investing with confidence for her long-term future.

Investing, Super

Gold’s changing role in portfolios: and what investors should do next

Gold is up 150% in three years, yet most investors and super funds missed it. This isn’t a bubble: it’s a regime change, and the cost of ignoring it has been enormous.

Investing

Private school fees or a home deposit?

For many Australian families, the real dilemma isn’t private school versus public, it’s whether school fees today cost their children a home deposit tomorrow.

Investing

What are the best growth ETFs of 2026?

We review the best high growth ETFs on the ASX and discuss whether growth ETFs are a good investment in 2026.

Investing

What are the best high interest cash ETFs in Australia in 2026?

How to invest in a high interest savings account through an exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX.

Investing

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

How to invest in property using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best property and real estate ETFs.

Super

Stockspot Super Performance: December 2025

Stockspot Super delivered strong first year returns. Gold and global shares drove higher returns, helping members outperform major funds.

Investing, SMSF, Super

Best performing super funds in Australia in 2025

We compare the returns of popular super funds in Australia in 2025. See which super funds performed best and why.

Pension, SMSF, Super

What is a defensive asset?

Many super funds redefine defensive assets differently to improve their rankings. Learn how to compare super funds fairly.

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.

Client stories

Meet Vicki

Vicki and her husband Don live on an acreage in Queensland. Vicki shares how the couple’s desire for more steady, secure capital growth led them to Stockspot

Investing

How to choose the best ETFs in Australia

With 400+ ETFs on the ASX, learn how to pick low-cost, broad ETFs for a durable core portfolio.