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.

Best indexed super funds in Australia (2025 update)

We compare Australia’s best indexed super options and explain why more people are choosing indexed super over traditional options.

How to invest for a high dividend yield

More and more investors are looking to invest for a high dividend yield using ETFs, LICs, and dividend stocks. Discover strategies to earn passive income with balanced risk.

How Stockspot outperformed Vanguard and other Australian robo advisors

Three strategies that have helped Stockspot portfolios outperform Vanguard and others, to be Australia’s best performing robo adviser over the last 5 years.

Private credit investing: risks, returns & what to know

Private credit is booming, but understanding the risks, returns, and role it plays in your portfolio is essential before you invest.

Investing, SMSF, Super

Why ETF investors are quietly beating the biggest super funds

While big super funds pour billions into stock picking, they’re still being beaten by investors with a portfolio of simple ETFs.

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2025

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2025, all five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong after-fee returns between 15.8% and 18.2%.

Active managers are confessing again – and missing the real lesson

It’s confession season for Australia’s largest active fund managers. And once again, the themes are predictable.

How AI is revolutionising investing: but not how you think

AI is transforming investing, but not in the way most people expect. Here’s how technology is quietly helping investors grow their wealth.

Sharesies review: Stockspot compare and contrast share trading apps

Sharesies is an investing platform that offers low-cost share trading providing access to NZ, U.S. and Australian markets.

Stake investing app

Stake investing app review

Stake is an Australian share trading app that lets you trade US stocks and ETFs. We tell you how Stake works and how share trading apps like Stake are different to long-term investing apps like Stockspot.

LICs vs ETFs: which is best?

Our comparison of popular ASX listed LICs to index ETFs.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

What is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.