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 stock picking rarely works (and why so many still try to do it anyway)

Events like the GameStop short squeeze have activated interest in the share market as a way to get rich quick. But history shows there’s no way to consistently beat the share market.

Stockspot Performance Update

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2024

Our five core options returned 11.1% to 15.4% after fees while our Sustainable options returned between 11.7% and 14.9%.

Finance, Investing

What is Core/Satellite investing?

Can investors have their cake and eat it by splitting their portfolio between two different strategies with core/satellite investing?

Which investments can minimise tax?

Are you getting the full tax efficiency benefits out of your investments?

Is your savings account going backwards? How investing can help to beat inflation

If the prices of the things you want are rising faster than the interest you’re receiving, you’re actually going backwards.

Inflation explained: How to beat inflation by investing

Inflation is an important factor to consider when it comes to managing your finances. Find out what inflation means to your portfolio.

Global vs Australia ETF

Finance, Investing

Should I remove Chinese shares from my investment portfolio?

Chinese shares have been in the spotlight of late as performance lags, but emerging market shares remain vital to a diversified portfolio. Here’s why.

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What is super?

Superannuation is one of Australia’s biggest industries, but it is also one of its least understood. So what is super?

Finance, Global Share ETFs, Investing

Nvidia stock is the hottest of 2024 – but is it too late for investors to buy in?

Nvidia is the hottest stock of 2024, rising 200% in a year. But should investors still buy it and can it be included in a diverse portfolio?

How are ETFs taxed in Australia?

Everything you need to know about tax on ETF investments in Australia.

Finance, Investing, SMSF

Investing your superannuation into gold

Millions of Australians could be missing out on the benefits of gold because of a conflict of interest inherent in big super.

Stockspot Performance Update

Investing, Reports

Stockspot Performance Update: March 2024

The Stockspot Model Portfolios returned 8.8% to 14.5% after fees over the 12 months to 31 March 2024.

Top 5 reasons for portfolio diversification

Our top 5 tips on why you should diversify your investment portfolio.

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.

Finance, Investing

The most important consideration before buying an investment property

Before buying an investment property, there’s a lot to think about. The first thing many investors do is use an investment property calculator to work out their budget, forecasted return or yield; but, are you overlooking the most important consideration?

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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Finance, Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: December 2023

The Stockspot Model Portfolios all delivered positive returns in 2023. The portfolios returned 8.6% to 11.8% after fees.

Finance, Investing

How to reinvest dividends

Reinvesting dividends is a proven and simple way to grow your wealth and portfolio. Stockspot breaks down the important things you need to know when reinvesting your dividends.

Finance, Investing

Ten share market predictions from 2023 and how they turned out

In this article, I review ten forecasts made by fund managers last December and measure how they performed compared to the market index.

Stockspot Product Update: 2023

We’ve listened to client feedback and made seven key product improvements this year.

Common ETF mistakes made by investors

Investing in ETFs can sometimes feel like navigating a maze. In this article, we walk you through 3 common mistakes that investors often make and how to avoid these pitfalls.

The NASDAQ 100 index: everything you need to know

The Nasdaq 100 index has been one of the best ways to invest and grow your wealth. We explain what the Nasdaq 100 is, and how to invest in it.

What is Betashares Direct?

Betashares Direct is an investing platform for trading ASX ETFs. This article compares Betashares Direct to various platforms, including Stake, Superhero, Pearler, and Stockspot.

Stockspot broker change FAQs

We’re changing our broker. We’ve prepared some FAQs to help answer any questions you may have about this change.

How do you pick a good investment adviser?

Financial planning and investing don’t have to be hard – you just need the right support. Use these handy tips to find an investment adviser that can help you make (and save) serious money.

How to invest when markets go sideways

Sometimes markets don’t go up or down, they go sideways. Here’s how to invest when markets are treading water.

Can you get rich from ETFs?

It’s quite common to get queries about the potential of ETFs for wealth creation. How ‘rich’ you can become using ETFs is often a matter of how you define ‘rich.’

Should you buy small or large cap shares?

Navigating the investment landscape can be daunting, especially when faced with decisions like whether to invest in small-cap or large-cap shares. In this article we look at their differences.

3 bad investing habits to avoid

Your investing habits significantly influence your portfolio and the chances of achieving financial success. Here are the 3 worst investing habits to avoid.

Common ways to gift assets

This article looks at how asset gifting – where parents or grandparents pass on their assets to their children or grandchildren – works in Australia.