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

The hidden bets inside thematic ETFs

Thematic ETFs can promise exposure to the future’s fastest-growing industries, but they come with hidden risks.

Investing

Is the Ethereum ETF worth adding to your portfolio as a theme?

Learn why some investors might consider including a small allocation to Ethereum as part of a diversified portfolio.

Investing, News

The budget CGT changes could stifle entrepreneurs and innovation

The CGT debate has focused on property investors. But there’s a blind spot that could kill the risk-reward equation for founders and wealth creators.

Investing

What are the best crypto and bitcoin ETFs in 2026?

How to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in Australia, using an exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX.

Finance, Investing

How you should invest a windfall or proceeds of a business sale. A guide to investing large sums

Looking to invest a financial windfall? From startup exits to inheritances, learn how to manage large sums wisely, avoid common mistakes, and build lasting wealth.

Pension, Super

How the super fee war is hiding the real costs to members

Australia’s super funds compete on low fees, but the headline number doesn’t always tell the full story. Hidden costs like tax drag, synthetic exposure, and unclear benchmarks can quietly reduce long-term returns.

Pension, Super

Is your super fund chasing the news cycle?

Is your super fund reacting to headlines or following a consistent strategy? Learn why chasing news can hurt long term returns.

Investing

What are the best ways to invest in artificial intelligence with ETFs

How to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best AI ETFs on the ASX for 2026.

Finance, Investing

eToro Australia Review 2026: Fees, Safety, Features & Alternatives

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

Investing

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.

Investing

LICs vs ETFs in 2026

ASX listed LICs vs index ETFs. Compare fees, performance, tax & key differences.

Investing, Reports

What is the best Australian Bond ETF of 2026?

We review the best Australian Bond ETFs on the ASX in 2026 to help investors find the best Bond ETF for them.

Investing

What are the best growth ETFs of 2026?

We review the best high growth ETFs on the ASX and discuss whether growth ETFs are a good investment in 2026.

Investing

What are the best high interest cash ETFs in Australia in 2026?

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

Investing

6 investing mistakes to avoid during the Iran conflict and market volatility in 2026

Markets are down. Here are 6 common investing mistakes to avoid and what long-term investors should do instead.

Investing

Investment update: Conflict in Iran and the Middle East (Updated)

Markets have reacted to conflict in Iran and the Middle East. Here’s why there’s nothing Stockspot clients need to do.

SMSF, Super

Closing your SMSF? How to keep control without the admin

As rising compliance costs and administrative complexity prompt some Australians to close their SMSFs, Stockspot Super offers a diversified, low-cost ETF solution for investors looking to simplify their super.

Finance, Investing, Life

The mistake that shaped how I invest

After losing 99% during the tech bubble, I learned why diversification and expectations matter more than chasing the next big theme.

Investing

Stockspot Topaz portfolios explained: sustainable, income, inflation and core investing

Stockspot offers four Topaz portfolios for high-growth investors. Compare Topaz, Sustainable, Income, and Inflation portfolios by their asset allocation and strategy.

Finance, Life

CGT discount changes, what it could mean for property & ETFs

The government is considering changes to the 50% CGT discount. Here’s what it could mean for property, shares and ETF investors.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

Covered call ETFs, high income at what cost?

Are covered call ETFs like JEPI, QYLD, UYLD and AYLD worth it? We compare 3 year returns and explain the long term trade offs.

Investing

Why long-term investors should ignore earnings season

Earnings season grabs headlines, but reacting to quarterly results often adds risk, not returns.

Investing

Topaz Inflation Portfolio: Your Questions Answered

The Topaz Inflation Portfolio is designed for high-growth investors wanting to protect purchasing power when inflation expectations rise.

Investing, Super

Gold’s changing role in portfolios: and what investors should do next

Gold is up 150% in three years, yet most investors and super funds missed it. This isn’t a bubble: it’s a regime change, and the cost of ignoring it has been enormous.

Investing, Reports

What was the best performing ETF in Australia in 2025?

Stockspot ranks the 5 best performing ETFs in Australia in 2025.

Investing

Private school fees or a home deposit?

For many Australian families, the real dilemma isn’t private school versus public, it’s whether school fees today cost their children a home deposit tomorrow.

Investing, Life

What are the best investing apps for kids?

Investing for kids is an investment in their future. It teaches them valuable skills that will serve them well throughout their lives and empowers them to take control of their financial future.

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Reports

Australia’s most popular ETFs

We find Australia’s most popular ETFs in 2026 by examining the largest increases in size and flows.

Finance, Investing, Life

Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?

It won’t come as a surprise that interest rates, inflation and rising cost of living, have put immense pressure on households In Australia.

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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.