Stockspot Blog

Tax time 2026: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know to lodge your Stockspot tax this year.

Australian shares vs international shares: How much global exposure do you need?

Should you invest in Australian shares or global equities? Learn how to balance local and international exposure, manage home bias and build a diversified portfolio.

Investing

Switching Stockspot investment strategies: What are the tax implications for investors?

Switching investment strategies may trigger capital gains tax. Here’s what happens when you sell and rebalance ETFs, and how to make smarter long-term decisions.

Investing

Property vs ETFs during periods of Inflation: Which investment performs better?

Inflation can have a very different impact on property and ETFs. Here’s what investors need to know.

Investing

How to set up PayTo with your bank

Learn how to set up and authorise your Stockspot PayTo agreement with major Australian banks, plus tips to make the setup process smoother.

Investing

Automate your investing with PayTo: FAQs

Learn how PayTo automatic deposits work with Stockspot, including how to set them up, manage or pause them, and use regular investing to build long-term wealth.

Finance, Investing, News

Capital gains tax reforms unravel 30 years of ASX investor culture

Stockspot clients withdrew $37m last year to fund home deposits through share investing. New CGT rules will make this strategy far more challenging.

Investing

Tax reforms could fuel dividend-led market boom at the expense of economic growth

Labor’s tax reforms could force the sharemarket much higher even as business investment weakens, economic growth slows. Here’s why.

Pension, Super

Why weakening the super performance test is a big mistake

Some parts of the industry appear to be seeking flexibility to be judged against a much lower threshold. That should concern every super member.

Finance, Investing, News

How share investors could face 82% more tax under the new CGT

Using 20 popular ASX shares, this analysis shows how the proposed CGT reforms could increase tax by 82%.

Investing

What is rentvesting? A smarter way to invest while renting

Rentvesting is helping Australians get into the property market sooner – without sacrificing lifestyle. Learn how it works, the pros and cons, and how to make it part of your long-term wealth strategy.

Finance, Investing, News

Why the proposed CGT changes could favour ETFs over direct shares

The proposed CGT reforms may disadvantage direct share portfolios while favouring ETFs and pooled investment structures. Here’s why.

Finance, Investing, News

Why a tapered CGT discount is better for Australia

Replacing the CGT discount with inflation indexation risks discouraging long term investment. Here’s why a tapered CGT discount could be an economically smarter alternative.

Investing, Life

Budget risks alienating voters with three key wealth miscalculations

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget may ultimately be remembered for three political miscalculations.

News, SMSF, Super

Federal Budget 2026: what the new tax changes mean for investors

How the 2026 Federal Budget changes to CGT, negative gearing and trusts could affect ETFs, shares, property and long term returns.

Investing, News

Frequently asked questions about the Stockspot Budget CGT change calculator

Estimate how the Budget CGT framework, inflation indexation and 30% minimum tax floor could affect shares, ETFs, property and long term after tax returns.

Investing

Your fund manager may be earning performance fees for ordinary results

Some funds use inappropriately low benchmarks to justify excessive performance fees – and that will cost you over the long term.

Investing

Is Stockspot safe? How we protect your money and personal data

Here’s how Stockspot protects your money, keeps your investments secure and safeguards your personal data.