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

Cryptocurrency FAQs: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Crypto ETFs (EBTC & EETH) explained

Curious about cryptocurrency but unsure where to start? This guide answers common questions about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and crypto ETFs like EBTC and EETH, and explains how investors can gain exposure in a diversified, managed way.

Finance, Investing

Savings rates are high in 2026. What does 25 years of history tell us?

Savings rates are high in 2026, but are they unusually high? See how Australian savings account rates have changed over 25 years.

Investing, News, Super

Investment winners and losers under Labor’s CGT changes

The budget tax overhaul, sold as removing investment distortions, has created new ones. See how different assets rate.

Investing

Private markets reality check: why investment liquidity matters

Investors in private markets are discovering a harsh truth – paper gains mean nothing if you cannot get your money back.

Investing

How to break up with your financial adviser

Breaking up with your financial adviser can feel uncomfortable, but if you’re paying high fees, confused about your investments, or not getting value, it may be time to move on.

Investing

Investing in Australia for expats: A smart guide to staying connected & growing wealth from abroad

A smart guide for Australian expats on how to invest back home, and how Stockspot can help Aussies abroad.

Investing

​​What happens to your portfolio if Bitcoin crashes (or booms)?

What does a 12.4% allocation to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs look like in an investment portfolio during booms and crashes. See how diversification can cushion the downside and why rebalancing keeps your portfolio on track.

Investing, News

Borrowing against investments: could it help avoid a CGT bill?

How billionaires’ tax strategy could save investors from CGT hit

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, Super

Investment property vs super: where should you invest in Australia?

Should you buy an investment property or invest more money into your super? It’s one of the biggest financial decisions Australians face.

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.