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.

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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.
Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: September 2022

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

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.
Reports

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. 
Reports

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.
Reports

How to choose a super fund

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

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.
Reports

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.
Investing

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.
Investing

How to invest $10,000 on the Australian stock market

Wanting to invest $10,000 on the stock market? We’ve outlined how you can best invest your money on the stock market today!
Investing

Long-term investing guide

Stockspot explores what is meant by long-term investing and what are the benefits of planning for the future.

Investing, SMSF

Best SMSF diversification strategies

Our guide to five of the best SMSF investment strategies.
Finance

Robo advisers vs Financial Advisers

Stockspot looks at the key differences between robo-advisers and financial advisers.
Finance, Investing

Super funds shouldn’t be ‘marking their own homework’

Super funds ‘marking their own homework’ is becoming a systemic risk that needs to be addressed.
Finance, Investing

What’s up with Vanguard?

Vanguard, the ETF giant, has presented an odd submission to the Quality of Advice Review.
Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2022

In this performance update we discuss the recent market volatility and how has it has impacted the portfolios.
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Finance, Investing

What Is A Managed Fund?

A managed fund is an investment vehicle where your money is pooled with other investors. It’s combined capital, which could be invested across a range of asset classes such as shares, bonds, property and infrastructure.
Reports

How to complete a W-8BEN in Australia

Everything you need to know about completing a W-8BEN form in Australia.
Investing

Should you buy the dip?

The Australian sharemarket has fallen 9% from its recent highs, is it time to buy the dip?
Finance, Investing, Life

My conversation with an industry legend

Over a stunning 40-year career, this man helped pioneer passive investing, making it accessible for millions around the world.
Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: March 2022

The last quarter has been dominated by conflict in Europe, rising inflation, and rising interest rate expectations around the globe.

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Investing

What do rising interest rates mean for bonds?

We discuss what the rising interest rate environment in 2022 means for bond prices and your portfolio.
Investing

Investment update: Ukraine conflict

The Russian war on Ukraine continues to escalate. We share our advice for investing during these volatile markets.
Investing

Why we increased our allocation to gold

Gold should be a key part of every diversified portfolio regardless of your investment horizon. Here’s why.
Reports

What returns have Stockspot clients earned?

Here are the investment returns of Stockspot clients since 2014.
Investing

What if the tech stock boom has further to go in 2022?

They say that history doesn’t repeat, but it rhymes. Fast forward to 2022 and the current stock market conditions feel similar to 1999.
Finance

Where Are the Customers’ Yachts? The problem with wealth management in Australia

One of the reasons I started Stockspot was that I saw too many people getting poor investment advice.
Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: December 2021

The Stockspot Model Portfolios returned 3.5% to 10.2% after fees during the 2021 calendar year, while the Stockspot Sustainable Portfolios returned 6.8% to 15.1%.

Investing

When is the best time to invest into ETFs?

We explain how to pick the best time to buy shares and ETFs in Australia and why waiting for a market dip can be a risky strategy.
Investing, News

Stockspot managing $600 million, 11,000 clients

Stockspot has hit another milestone, now managing more than $600 million on behalf of its 11,000 clients.