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.

Finance, Investing, Super

Why index ETFs are beating active funds in 2026

The latest SPIVA Australia study shows most active funds still lag the market. Here’s why index ETFs could gain an even bigger edge from 2027.

Investing, News, Super

Merits of One Nation plan to use retirement super for living costs

It’s not about protecting or raiding super. The real question is whether the government should always decide that a dollar will be more useful in retirement than it is today.

Investing

Are trading platforms helping you build wealth or just encouraging you to gamble?

A recent analysis of Robinhood traders found that total profits since 2021 were close to zero – even as global share markets surged.

Investing

DHHF Review: BetaShares diversified all growth ETF (ASX:DHHF)

Explore how BetaShares DHHF works, its performance, asset allocation, risks and how it compares to Stockspot’s Topaz portfolio.

Investing, News

Seven questions Treasury must answer about Australia’s new CGT reforms

If Treasury’s assumptions are wrong, the budget CGT changes may produce very different outcomes from those the government promised.

Investing, News

Why is CBA’s share price so high? What’s really driving its valuation

Commonwealth Bank’s annual results loom as a fresh test of its extraordinary valuation.

Investing, Super

Why your return may differ from the headline return

Investment returns don’t arrive evenly. Learn why your personal Stockspot return may differ from published performance.

Investing, News

CGT valuation at 1 July 2027: the $500,000 tax trap investors need to avoid

Labor’s capital gains tax changes mean doing nothing could cost asset owners who don’t read the fine print dearly.

Investing, News

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2026

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2026, the five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered after fee returns of 9.7% to 14.7%. 

Global Share ETFs, Investing

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

We compare 12 popular global and international share ETFs on the ASX across five factors: size, fees, bid/ask spread, liquidity and returns.

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.

Investing

What are the best property and real estate ETFs in Australia in 2026?

We compare VAP, MVA, SLF and REIT to find the best property and real estate ETF.

Investing

What are the best gold ETFs in Australia in 2026?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare GOLD, PMGOLD, QAU and more to find the best gold ETFs.

Investing

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2026?

We test out 6 of Australia’s best high dividend ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors to reveal our top pick for 2026.

Reports

Best Australian share ETFs in Australia (2026): VAS vs A200 vs IOZ vs STW vs MVW

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

Global Share ETFs, Investing

Australian shares vs international shares: How much global exposure do you need?

Should you invest in Australian shares or global equities? Learn how to balance local and international exposure, manage home bias and build a diversified portfolio.

Investing

Switching Stockspot investment strategies: What are the tax implications for investors?

Switching investment strategies may trigger capital gains tax. Here’s what happens when you sell and rebalance ETFs, and how to make smarter long-term decisions.

Investing

Property vs ETFs during periods of Inflation: Which investment performs better?

Inflation can have a very different impact on property and ETFs. Here’s what investors need to know.

Finance, Investing, News

Capital gains tax reforms unravel 30 years of ASX investor culture

Stockspot clients withdrew $37m last year to fund home deposits through share investing. New CGT rules will make this strategy far more challenging.

Investing

Tax reforms could fuel dividend-led market boom at the expense of economic growth

Labor’s tax reforms could force the sharemarket much higher even as business investment weakens, economic growth slows. Here’s why.

Pension, Super

Why weakening the super performance test is a big mistake

Some parts of the industry appear to be seeking flexibility to be judged against a much lower threshold. That should concern every super member.

Finance, Investing, News

How share investors could face 82% more tax under the new CGT

Using 20 popular ASX shares, this analysis shows how the proposed CGT reforms could increase tax by 82%.

Investing

What is rentvesting? A smarter way to invest while renting

Rentvesting is helping Australians get into the property market sooner – without sacrificing lifestyle. Learn how it works, the pros and cons, and how to make it part of your long-term wealth strategy.

Finance, Investing, News

Why the proposed CGT changes could favour ETFs over direct shares

The proposed CGT reforms may disadvantage direct share portfolios while favouring ETFs and pooled investment structures. Here’s why.

Finance, Investing, News

Why a tapered CGT discount is better for Australia 

Replacing the CGT discount with inflation indexation risks discouraging long term investment. Here’s why a tapered CGT discount could be an economically smarter alternative.

Investing, Life

Budget risks alienating voters with three key wealth miscalculations

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget may ultimately be remembered for three political miscalculations.

News, SMSF, Super

Federal Budget 2026: what the new tax changes mean for investors

How the 2026 Federal Budget changes to CGT, negative gearing and trusts could affect ETFs, shares, property and long term returns.

Investing, News

Frequently asked questions about the Stockspot Budget CGT change calculator

Estimate how the Budget CGT framework, inflation indexation and 30% minimum tax floor could affect shares, ETFs, property and long term after tax returns.

Investing

Your fund manager may be earning performance fees for ordinary results

Some funds use inappropriately low benchmarks to justify excessive performance fees – and that will cost you over the long term.

Investing

Is Stockspot safe? How we protect your money and personal data

Here’s how Stockspot protects your money, keeps your investments secure and safeguards your personal data.