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Investing

“Why is the gold price going up?” All your investing in gold questions answered

The price of gold has recently reached record highs. These are the questions our clients are asking.

Investing

Getting in on the gold rush – why invest in gold?

Three reasons we advise clients to buy gold to diversify their portfolios even though it’s up 61%.

Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2020

During a volatile year that included the COVID-19 crisis, Stockspot portfolios had a sixth year of positive returns.

Investing

What is ethical investing?

Ethical investing aims to achieve long term wealth creation by investing in companies that demonstrate positive environmental and social impact.

Investing

Ethical investing without sacrificing returns

Ethical and sustainable investing decisions can lead to good financial performance over the long term without having to compromise returns.

Investing

Inside Stockspot’s Sustainable Portfolios

An overview of Stockspot’s Sustainable Portfolios and a deep dive into which ethical companies are inside.

Investing

How Stockspot built the Sustainable Portfolios?

The screening process to find ethical and socially responsible investments to make up a diversified portfolio.

Life

Use your 2020 tax refund to make 2021 better

It hasn’t been an easy year. But if you get a tax refund, here are some ways to make the future a little brighter.

Interviews

Sustainable artist Marí Koval paints the Stockspot mural

Marí Koval is an Australian-based artist who painted the mountain mural in the Stockspot office. She tells us her thoughts on sustainability, business and art.

Interviews, Investing

Starting Early: Sustainable Investing in Your 20s

Peter Binns is in his early 20s and has already discovered the power of investing. We found out why he thinks sustainable investing is the way of the future.