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.

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

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.

Investing, News

Stockspot Performance Update: December 2025

The Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong positive returns in 2025. The portfolios returned 14.6% to 19.3% after fees.

News

Protecting your Stockspot account with multifactor authentication

We’re strengthening account security with mandatory two factor authentication. See how you can keep your account secure.

Finance, Investing, Life

Should you invest in property or shares?

Property and shares are the two most common ways of building wealth in Australia. Find out which one is better for you.

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

Things your adviser might say to keep you away from Stockspot

Over the years we’ve heard advisers spread myths to convince investors to avoid Stockspot. Here we unpack the most common claims.

Investing

What is the role of shares, bonds and gold in your portfolio?

Do you need bonds, shares (Australian and global) and gold in your portfolio?

Investing, Pension, Super

How Stockspot makes retirement advice accessible to everyone

Explore how Stockspot uses licensed digital advice and structured portfolio design to help Australians navigate retirement with greater clarity and confidence.

Investing, Pension, Super

Comparing Stockspot Pension to traditional super funds

Compare Stockspot Pension and traditional super funds and learn how pooled structures differ from individually held ETF portfolios in retirement.

Investing, Pension, Super

How to protect your pension income in uncertain markets

Explore how diversified pension portfolios (like Stockspot Pension) use defensive assets and structured investment strategies to help manage income during uncertain market conditions.

Investing, Pension, Super

Why your pension portfolio still needs growth

Learn why pension portfolios still need growth assets to help protect retirement income from inflation and rising living costs over time.

Investing

Do factor and smart beta ETFs deliver better returns?

Factor and smart beta ETFs such as QUAL, QLTY and MVW promise smarter returns. But research shows most factors fade over time. Here’s what investors should know.

Investing

Are AI stocks in a bubble? How Stockspot portfolios are protected

Learn how Stockspot’s diversified ETF portfolios are built to weather market cycles, including a potential AI bubble burst.

Investing, Reports

What is the best Australian Bond ETF of 2025?

We review the best Australian Bond ETFs on the ASX in 2025 to help investors find the best Bond ETF for them.

Reports

Ethical ETFs Performance Comparison Q3 2025

Summary of all ASX Ethical ETFs by Performance and Returns.

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.

Investing, Reports

Stockspot Performance Update: September 2025

Over the 12 months to 30 September 2025, all five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong after-fee returns between 17.7% and 20.7%.

Investing

VDHG Review | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDHG)

Explore how Vanguard’s Diversified High Growth ETF works, its performance, fees, and how it stacks up against VDGR, VGS, and Stockspot.

Investing

VDHG vs VDGR vs Stockspot: Which diversified portfolio is best for you?

Compare VDHG vs VDGR vs Stockspot portfolios to help you decide which diversified investment option is right for your goal, from fees and risk to performance and personalisation.

Investing

VDGR Review | Vanguard Diversified Growth Index ETF (ASX:VDGR)

Explore how Vanguard’s Diversified Growth ETF works, its performance, fees, and how it stacks up against VDHG, VGS, and Stockspot.

Investing

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.

Finance, Investing, News

How can kids invest for free in Australia?

We all want the best for our children, so at Stockspot we’ve made investing for kids free!

Investing

What are the best growth ETFs of 2025?

We review the best high growth ETFs on the ASX and discuss whether growth ETFs are a good investment in 2025.

Investing

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.

Investing

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.

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.

Reports

What are the best Australian share ETFs of 2025?

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