Author: Chris Brycki

Chris Brycki is the Founder & CEO of Stockspot, Australia’s first and largest digital investment adviser. He founded Stockspot in 2013 with a clear goal. Help everyday Australians invest better using low cost, diversified ETFs. No stock picking. No market timing. No conflicts. Chris has over 25 years of investment experience. He spent much of his early career as a Portfolio Manager at UBS, managing diversified portfolios and gaining first-hand experience inside traditional financial institutions. He has served as a member of the ASIC Digital Advisory Committee and volunteered on the Investment Committee for the NSW Cancer Council. These roles reflect his long-standing interest in improving outcomes for investors and using capital more responsibly. Chris writes about investing, markets, superannuation and the psychology of money. His focus is long term thinking, disciplined behaviour and avoiding the common mistakes that derail investors. He is a regular commentator in Australian media and has been featured in the AFR, SMH, The Australian, ABC and Sky News. He also appears on podcasts, panels and industry events discussing investing, financial literacy and the future of advice. Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales, where he was a Co-op Scholarship recipient.

Investing

Investment update: Conflict in Iran and the Middle East (Updated)

Markets have reacted to conflict in Iran and the Middle East. Here’s why there’s nothing Stockspot clients need to do.

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.

Investing

Stockspot Topaz portfolios explained: sustainable, income, inflation and core investing

Stockspot offers four Topaz portfolios for high-growth investors. Compare Topaz, Sustainable, Income, and Inflation portfolios by their asset allocation and strategy.

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.

Investing

What are the best crypto and bitcoin ETFs in 2026?

How to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in Australia, using an exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX.

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, Reports

What was the best performing ETF in Australia in 2025?

Stockspot ranks the 5 best performing ETFs in Australia in 2025.

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, Life

What are the best investing apps for kids?

Investing for kids is an investment in their future. It teaches them valuable skills that will serve them well throughout their lives and empowers them to take control of their financial future.

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Reports

Australia’s most popular ETFs

We find Australia’s most popular ETFs in 2026 by examining the largest increases in size and flows.

Finance, Investing, Life

Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?

It won’t come as a surprise that interest rates, inflation and rising cost of living, have put immense pressure on households In Australia.

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Reports

Best sustainable & ethical ETFs Australia | Stockspot

The best sustainable and ethical ETFs on the ASX. We look at the growth and popularity of sustainable investing in Australia.

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.

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Reports

Should I Buy Hedged or Unhedged ETFs in 2026?

We compare hedged vs unhedged ETFs. What does hedged mean? Should you buy hedged or unhedged ETFs for international shares, bonds and gold?

Investing

LICs vs ETFs in 2026

ASX listed LICs vs index ETFs. Compare fees, performance, tax & key differences.

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.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

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

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

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Reports

Ethical ETFs Performance Comparison 2026

Summary of all ASX Ethical ETFs by Performance and Returns. Q4 2025 performance comparison.

Investing, Reports

What is the best Australian Bond ETF of 2026?

We review the best Australian Bond ETFs on the ASX in 2026 to help investors find the best Bond ETF for them.

Reports

What are the best Australian share ETFs of 2026?

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