Stockspot Blog

News, stories and articles from Stockspot

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.

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.

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.

Finance, Investing, News

How can kids invest for free in Australia?

We all want the best for our children, so at Stockspot we’ve made investing for kids free!

Investing, News, SMSF

What investors need to know about La Trobe and Metrics

Two recent events in private credit show the risks investors face when governance and transparency don’t keep up with growth.

Investing, News

Stockspot’s biggest update yet: investing for just $1 a month

From 16 September 2025, Stockspot will introduce our biggest set of improvements since we launched.

Investing, News

Themes now available from $20,000

More investors are looking for the right balance: the security of a professionally managed portfolio, with the flexibility to reflect their own views and interests.

Investing, News

Introducing lifetime Platinum and Diamond benefits

Stockspot now offers lifetime Platinum and Diamond benefits. Stay in your tier and keep lower fees, kids’ limits and support – forever.

Finance, News

Product update: April 2025

Discover what’s new – from the launch of Stockspot Super, to in-app chat, easier account switching, kids portfolio insights & custom icons.

Investing, News, Super

Investment update: US tariffs

US tariffs have rocked markets but the Stockspot portfolios remained strong, showing the value of staying diversified and invested.

News, Super

Australian super fund cyber attack – how to protect your account

After a major cyberattack on several Australian super funds, here’s what to do if your fund has been affected.

Investing, Life, News

Helping friends and family discover the power of investing

This article offers tools to highlight the importance of investing and to help you share valuable insights for becoming a successful investor.

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%.

News

Stockspot Product Update: 2023

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

News

An exciting update: Stockspot receives strategic investment from Mirae Asset

Mirae Asset’s investment will allow Stockspot to further enhance our technology and continue developing innovative products and services for our clients.