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.

Why is my diversified portfolio underperforming the market?

A diversified portfolio is built around the idea of providing steady returns regardless of market volatility. This article explains how diversified portfolios work.

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2023

All of the Stockspot portfolios and their underlying assets delivered positive returns during the 2023 financial year.

How Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers invest differently

We compare the goals and aspirations of different generations of Stockspot clients.

Use your tax refund to make next year better

It hasn’t been an easy year. But if you get a tax refund, here are some ways to make the future a little brighter.

Investing, Life

How to invest when you are retired

Retirees face unique challenges when it comes to investing. The right approach can make all the difference in ensuring a comfortable and secure retirement.

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Boring ETFs have a breakout year

Boring ETFs are suddenly the most popular investing item. What’s lead to this surge in popularity and how can you take advantage of their growth?

How fees kill your savings

Paying a few per cent per year may not sound like much, but it could easily end up making you poorer by $100,000.

Playing 2-up beats picking stocks

You’ve got a better chance of success at 2-up on Anzac Day than you do making money on picking shares.

Stockspot Performance Update: March 2023

All Stockspot portfolios and their underlying assets performed strongly in the first quarter of 2023.

Indexed Fund vs ETF: What’s the Difference?

Investing in the sharemarket can be overwhelming. What’s the difference between a managed fund and an ETF? We explain what these terms mean.

Finance, Investing

Portfolio Investment Management Guide

The best way to build a successful portfolio is to understand the fundamentals of investing. Stockspot explains how to build a portfolio that will last.

Finance, Investing, Life

What was the proposed NSW Kids Future Fund?

What is the proposed NSW Kids Future Fund? What are the best ways to help kids invest to achieve their financial goals?

Investing, News

Stockspot Product Update: 2022

We’ve listened to client feedback and made a bunch of updates to the Stockspot dashboard and app.

Investing, SMSF

Best SMSF investment strategies for income and capital growth

These are the 3 most asked-for investment strategies from our SMSF clients.

Investing, Life

What are the best stocks to buy for kids in Australia?

Investing at a young age can be a powerful tool for children to secure their financial future. Here are some of the best stocks to buy for kids in Australia.

ETFs vs Managed Funds

What are the key differences between ETFs and Managed Funds?

5 common questions about returns

In this article we answer five common questions about Stockspot portfolio returns.

Stockspot Performance Update: December 2022

The Stockspot Portfolios were able to limit the 2022 calendar year market volatility while providing downside protection.

5 ways to recession-proof your finances

Here are my five tips to prepare financially for a recession.

3 ways to keep your shares safe

Keeping your shares safe is just as important as knowing which shares to buy and sell.

Defensive assets for long term investors: are they worth it?

Should growth focused investors should still own some defensive assets like government bonds and gold?

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Finance, Investing, Life

Passive investing in Australia

Passive investing can be confusing, so we’ve put together this guide to help you understand passive investing before you begin your investing journey.

Stockspot Performance Update: September 2022

In this performance update we discuss the benefit of remaining invested and diversified during down markets.

The Fat Cat Funds Report 2022: how and why we compare super funds

Stockspot’s Fat Cat report compares the worst and best super funds in Australia. We tell you why and how we created our annual compare super guide.

How super funds play the ratings game

We look at how some super funds manipulate their inclusion into the categories set by the ratings agencies make their returns look better than they really are.

Our super recommendations to government

Access to a safe, low cost and simple default option is essential to help the retirement savings of millions of Australians go further and last longer.

How to choose a super fund

Our top tips on how to choose a super fund with the best chance of good returns.

Best superannuation funds for your 40s and 50s

The best type of balanced superannuation fund for your 40’s and 50’s, and our tips to
get the most out of your super.

Best superannuation funds in your 60s+

The best type of superannuation fund for your 60’s, and our top tips to find the best super fund.

Do I need a financial adviser?

Financial advisers are a valuable partner to have when managing your money. In this article we look at their services and how to go about choosing a financial adviser.