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’s the difference between a dividend and a distribution?

This article will clarify the differences between a dividend and a distribution, helping you better understand how each works.

Investing

What the online trading platforms don’t want you to know

Online trading platforms are massive in Australia, but are they the best way to make money on stocks. We investigate.

Investing

What is Thematic Investing? 

Also known as core/satellite investing, themes allow investors to focus on one strategic aspect of the market.

Investing

The share market doesn’t need to be daunting | How to get started in investing

Many people think investing is risky and time consuming. Here’s why it’s not and how to start today.

Life

Rent or Buy? Doing the maths on a question facing millions of Millennials

We discuss some of the important pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to rent or buy.

Investing

What I’ve learned from 28 years of investing

Here are the 10 lessons that made the biggest impact on how I look at markets and investing for the long term.

Investing

Should you buy when markets are high?

As the ASX hits 8,000 points, is this a good time to invest in stocks? We crunch the numbers on 30 years of all-time market highs.

Investing

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
News

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?

Investing

Which investments can minimise tax?

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

Investing

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.

Investing

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.

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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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Finance

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?

Reports

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.

Investing

Top 5 reasons for portfolio diversification

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

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?

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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.

News

Stockspot Product Update: 2023

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

Investing

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.

Investing

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.

Investing

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.

Investing

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.

Investing

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.