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.

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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.
Finance, Investing

eToro Australia Review 2025: compare share trading apps

eToro is a share trading app/platform with a ‘social’ element available to Australians.

ETF info
Reports

Which ETF issuer is best? Stockspot compare Vanguard, iShares, Betashares and more

We analyse the performance of Vanguard, BlackRock (iShares), Betashares plus other ETF providers in 2025.

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.
Investing

What are the best tech ETFs of 2025?

How to invest in technology using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best tech ETFs on the ASX for 2025.
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.
Reports

What is the best Australian Bond ETF of 2025

We review the best Australian Bond ETFs on the ASX in 2025
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.
Investing, Life

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

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

Investing

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.
Women Investing
News

Kids invest for free

We all want the best for our children, so we’ve made investing for them for free!
Investing

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.

Investing

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.
Investing

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.
Superhero investing
Investing

What is the Superhero app? | Superhero trading app review

‘What is the superhero app’ and ‘is the superhero app legit?’ are two common questions from Australians. Stockspot review Superhero, the share trading and superannuation platform.

Investing

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.
Investing

What is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

Find out what cryptocurrencies are and the future of the industry.
Super

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.
Investing

Pearler Investing Review & Comparison

Pearler is an Australian online share investing platform that offers low-cost automated investing. Read our Pearler review and see how it compares to Stockspot.

Investing

Is now the right time to invest in Bitcoin? 6 Key considerations

Conversations surrounding Bitcoin seem to arise in synchronicity with market price surges. Chris explores when (if ever) is it the right time to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Investing

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?

Investing

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.
Investing

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?

Investing

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.
Super

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.
Investing

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.