Author: Chris Brycki

Chris has over 25 years of investment experience and spent most of his early career as a Portfolio Manager at UBS. Chris has been a member of the ASIC Digital Advisory Committee and volunteered as a member of the Investment Committee for the NSW Cancer Council. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance Co-op Scholarship) from UNSW.

Private credit investing: risks, returns & what to know

Private credit is booming, but understanding the risks, returns, and role it plays in your portfolio is essential before you invest.

Investing, SMSF, Super

Why ETF investors are quietly beating the biggest super funds

While big super funds pour billions into stock picking, they’re still being beaten by investors with a portfolio of simple ETFs.

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2025

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2025, all five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong after-fee returns between 15.8% and 18.2%.

Active managers are confessing again – and missing the real lesson

It’s confession season for Australia’s largest active fund managers. And once again, the themes are predictable.

How AI is revolutionising investing: but not how you think

AI is transforming investing, but not in the way most people expect. Here’s how technology is quietly helping investors grow their wealth.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

What are the best global & international share ETFs on the ASX in 2025?

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

What are the best Gold ETFs?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best gold ETFs of 2025.

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2025?

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

What is the best Australian Bond ETF of 2025

We review the best Australian Bond ETFs on the ASX in 2025

What are the best high interest cash ETFs in Australia?

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

Investing, Life

5 Smart things you can do with $1,000 (including investing in your future)

rom growing your skillset to growing wealth, here are 5 smart ideas for putting $1,000 to good use, including investing with Stockspot.

What are the best ASX property and real estate ETFs in 2025?

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

What is your investment profile and why is it important?

Understanding your investment profile is one of the most important things we do as your investment adviser to help you reach your investing goals.

What are the best crypto and bitcoin ETFs in 2025?

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

Investing in property: are the returns worth it?

What are the real long-term returns from property in Australia? We look at the costs of investing in property.

How to prepare your ATO tax return as a CommSec investor (and how Stockspot makes tax time easier)

Preparing your tax return as a CommSec investor can be complex. This guide explains each step and how Stockspot automates it for you.

The 5 most common ETF tax mistakes (and how to avoid them)

ETF tax time doesn’t need to be stressful. Learn the 5 most common ETF tax mistakes Australian investors make.

Is index investing destroying the share market? Index investing myths debunked

We explore how Index investing isn’t destroying markets, it’s making investing simpler, more accessible and affordable for everyday investors.

Why your super fund might be hiding a capital gains time bomb

One hidden risk of the new Division 296 tax is how some super funds handle unrealised capital gains, which could end up costing you.

Generational wealth transfer: The gift of inheritance vs a smaller head-start at a young age

The average Australian receives an inheritance by 55, but what if a small gift much earlier in life created the same wealth?

What is index investing? A simple guide for Australians

Learn how index investing works, whether it’s safe, and how to get started in Australia.

Investing, Super

How to grow your super and avoid hidden risks

Looking to grow your super before June 30? Learn a smart tip that could add thousands to your retirement savings.

Is a volatile market really a stock picker’s market?

Volatile markets often lead to claims of a “stock picker’s market.” But do the facts support it?

VDHG & VDGR: Why some investors in Vanguard diversified ETFs should be worried at tax time

Each year, tax time catches some investors off guard. If you’re holding a diversified ETF like VDGR or VDHG, you might be one of them.

Not happy with your super fund merger? What are your options and how to switch super funds

If your fund has changed, here’s how to take back control and switch to a low-fee alternative.

Should I buy gold in 2025? What’s next for gold prices

What’s behind the rise in gold prices, what may happen next and why should smart investors include gold in a diversified portfolio?

Investing, SMSF, Super

The super tax targeting the wealthy- that might hit you too

Labor’s new super tax targets balances over $3 million, but the impact could spread wider than you think and even smaller balances may pay.

Qantas Super has merged with ART: What does this means for you and your retirement savings

The Qantas Super merger: what happened and what does this mean for members?

How to set up Multi-Factor Authentication

Protect your investments with login and withdrawal 2FA security, available for all Stockspot clients.

What happens when your super fund is part of a merger?

Learn what happens during a fund merger, what to watch out for and how to stay in control of your retirement savings