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

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 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.

Reports

What are the best Australian share ETFs of 2026?

We road test 5 of the most popular Australian share ETFs, comparing them across 6 factors.

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.

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.

Super

Stockspot Super Performance: December 2025

Stockspot Super delivered strong first year returns. Gold and global shares drove higher returns, helping members outperform major funds.

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

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.

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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

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.