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.

Product update: Stockspot cash account

We’re moving cash account providers. We’ve prepared some FAQs to help answer any questions you may have about this change.

Investing, Reports

Best Performing Managed Funds in Australia

How do you choose which managed fund to invest in? Find out by reading our review on some of the best and worst performing managed funds.

What’s the difference between a dividend and a distribution?

This article will clarify the differences between a dividend and a distribution, helping you better understand how each works.

6 investing mistakes to avoid when the share market falls

The Australian share market dropped recently – here are the mistakes that investors need to avoid when a fall occurs.

What the online trading platforms don’t want you to know

Online trading platforms are massive in Australia, but are they the best way to make money on stocks. We investigate.

What is Thematic Investing?

Also known as core/satellite investing, themes allow investors to focus on one strategic aspect of the market.

The share market doesn’t need to be daunting | How to get started in investing

Many people think investing is risky and time consuming. Here’s why it’s not and how to start today.

Rent or Buy? Doing the maths on a question facing millions of Millennials

We discuss some of the important pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy.

Best 4 Australian ETF Bonds | Stockspot

We’ll show you why and what we look out for when selecting a bond ETF.

What are the best growth ETFs of 2024?

We review the best growth ETFs on the ASX and discuss whether growth ETFs are a good investment in 2024.

What are the best Gold ETFs?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best gold ETFs of 2024.

What are the best high interest cash ETFs?

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

What are the best tech ETFs of 2024?

How to invest in technology using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best tech ETFs on the ASX for 2024.

What are the best ASX property and real estate ETFs?

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

What are the best Australian share ETFs of 2024?

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

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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.

Global Share ETFs

Best 12 global & international ETFs | Stockspot

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

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2024?

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

What I’ve learned from 28 years of investing

Here are the 10 lessons that made the biggest impact on how I look at markets and investing for the long term.

Should you buy when markets are high?

As the ASX hits 8,000 points, is this a good time to invest in stocks? We crunch the numbers on 30 years of all-time market highs.

Why stock picking rarely works (and why so many still try to do it anyway)

Events like the GameStop short squeeze have activated interest in the share market as a way to get rich quick. But history shows there’s no way to consistently beat the share market.

Stockspot Performance Update

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2024

Our five core options returned 11.1% to 15.4% after fees while our Sustainable options returned between 11.7% and 14.9%.

Investing, Reports

Stockspot Sustainable Portfolios: June 2024 Update

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2024, the Stockspot Sustainable Portfolios have delivered returns of 11.7% to 14.9% (after fees).

Finance, Investing

What is Core/Satellite investing?

Can investors have their cake and eat it by splitting their portfolio between two different strategies with core/satellite investing?

Which investments can minimise tax?

Are you getting the full tax efficiency benefits out of your investments?

Is your savings account going backwards? How investing can help to beat inflation

If the prices of the things you want are rising faster than the interest you’re receiving, you’re actually going backwards.

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.

Inflation explained: How to beat inflation by investing

Inflation is an important factor to consider when it comes to managing your finances. Find out what inflation means to your portfolio.

How to use Stockspot Themes

A guide to personalising and taking more control of your portfolio. Stockspot Themes gives clients access to different sectors, countries and asset classes.

Global vs Australia ETF

Finance, Investing

Should I remove Chinese shares from my investment portfolio?

Chinese shares have been in the spotlight of late as performance lags, but emerging market shares remain vital to a diversified portfolio. Here’s why.