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, SMSF, Super

Best performing super funds in Australia in 2025

We compare the returns of popular super funds in Australia in 2025. See which super funds performed best and why.

Pension, SMSF, Super

What is a defensive asset?

Many super funds redefine defensive assets differently to improve their rankings. Learn how to compare super funds fairly.

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Reports

Should I Buy Hedged or Unhedged ETFs in 2026?

We compare hedged vs unhedged ETFs. What does hedged mean? Should you buy hedged or unhedged ETFs for international shares, bonds and gold?

Investing

LICs vs ETFs in 2026

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

Investing

How to choose the best ETFs in Australia

With 400+ ETFs on the ASX, learn how to pick low-cost, broad ETFs for a durable core portfolio.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

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

We road test 12 popular Global share ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors.

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Reports

Ethical ETFs Performance Comparison 2026

Summary of all ASX Ethical ETFs by Performance and Returns. Q4 2025 performance comparison.

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 gold ETFs?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare to find the best gold ETFs of 2026.

Investing, News

Stockspot Performance Update: December 2025

The Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong positive returns in 2025. The portfolios returned 14.6% to 19.3% after fees.

Investing, Reports, SMSF

SMSFs vs Australian super funds (how to get higher returns and lower fees)

Stockspot explain how to get better returns and spend less time – and money – managing your SMSF investment portfolio.

News

Protecting your Stockspot account with multifactor authentication

We’re strengthening account security with mandatory two factor authentication. See how you can keep your account secure.

Finance, Investing, Life

Should you invest in property or shares?

Property and shares are the two most common ways of building wealth in Australia. Find out which one is better for you.

Investing

Things your adviser might say to keep you away from Stockspot

Over the years we’ve heard advisers spread myths to convince investors to avoid Stockspot. Here we unpack the most common claims.

Investing

What is the role of shares, bonds and gold in your portfolio?

Do you need bonds, shares (Australian and global) and gold in your portfolio?

Investing, Pension

Transferring from Stockspot Super to Stockspot Pension

Explore how Stockspot Super members can transfer to Stockspot Pension, including in-specie transfers, pension setup and what changes in retirement.

Investing, Pension

Transferring your super from another fund to Stockspot Pension

Learn how to transfer a super or pension balance from another fund to Stockspot Pension and begin managing retirement income online.

Investing, Pension, Super

How Stockspot makes retirement advice accessible to everyone

Explore how Stockspot uses licensed digital advice and structured portfolio design to help Australians navigate retirement with greater clarity and confidence.

Investing, Pension, Super

Comparing Stockspot Pension to traditional super funds

Compare Stockspot Pension and traditional super funds and learn how pooled structures differ from individually held ETF portfolios in retirement.

Investing, Pension, Super

How to protect your pension income in uncertain markets

Explore how diversified pension portfolios (like Stockspot Pension) use defensive assets and structured investment strategies to help manage income during uncertain market conditions.

Investing, Pension, Super

Why your pension portfolio still needs growth

Learn why pension portfolios still need growth assets to help protect retirement income from inflation and rising living costs over time.

Investing, Pension

How retirement income accounts work

A retirement income account allows Australians to receive regular income from their super while keeping their balance invested during retirement.

Investing, Pension

What happens when markets fall in retirement

Explore what happens when markets fall in retirement, including sequence risk and how diversified portfolios help manage income during downturns.

Investing, Pension

Transition to Retirement (TTR) made easy

A Transition to Retirement (TTR) strategy allows eligible Australians to access part of their super while still working, supporting a gradual move toward retirement.

Investing, Pension

What makes Stockspot Pension different?

Stockspot Pension is built to support Australians in retirement with direct ETF ownership, automated income payments and a clear digital experience.

Investing, Pension

How to start your Stockspot Pension

How to move your super into a Stockspot Pension and begin receiving retirement income.

Investing

Do factor and smart beta ETFs deliver better returns?

Factor and smart beta ETFs such as QUAL, QLTY and MVW promise smarter returns. But research shows most factors fade over time. Here’s what investors should know.

Investing, Pension

How does Stockspot Pension work?

Learn how Stockspot Pension works, from setting up a retirement income account to managing investments and pension payments online.

Investing

Are AI stocks in a bubble? How Stockspot portfolios are protected

Learn how Stockspot’s diversified ETF portfolios are built to weather market cycles, including a potential AI bubble burst.

Investing, Reports

Stockspot Performance Update: September 2025

Over the 12 months to 30 September 2025, all five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong after-fee returns between 17.7% and 20.7%.