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Private credit investing: risks, returns & what to know

Private credit is booming, but understanding the risks, returns, and role it plays in your portfolio is essential before you invest.

Investing, SMSF, Super

Why ETF investors are quietly beating the biggest super funds

While big super funds pour billions into stock picking, they’re still being beaten by investors with a portfolio of simple ETFs.

Investing

Stockspot Performance Update: June 2025

Over the 12 months to 30 June 2025, all five Stockspot Model Portfolios delivered strong after-fee returns between 15.8% and 18.2%.

Investing

Active managers are confessing again – and missing the real lesson

It’s confession season for Australia’s largest active fund managers. And once again, the themes are predictable.

Uncategorized

How AI is revolutionising investing: but not how you think

AI is transforming investing, but not in the way most people expect. Here’s how technology is quietly helping investors grow their wealth.

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Client stories

Meet Angela Touch

Angela Touch, a young marketing professional, shares how she uses Stockspot to build wealth for her dream home and travel.

Global Share ETFs, Investing

What are the best global & international share ETFs on the ASX in 2025?

We road test 12 popular Global share ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors.

Investing

What are the best Gold ETFs?

How to invest in gold using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best gold ETFs of 2025.

Investing

What are the best Australian high dividend ETFs of 2025?

We test out 6 of Australia’s best high dividend ETFs, comparing them across 5 factors to reveal our top pick.

Investing

What are the best high interest cash ETFs in Australia?

How to invest in a high interest savings account through an exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX.

Investing, Life

5 Smart things you can do with $1,000 (including investing in your future)

rom growing your skillset to growing wealth, here are 5 smart ideas for putting $1,000 to good use, including investing with Stockspot.

Investing

What are the best ASX property and real estate ETFs in 2025?

How to invest in property using an exchange traded fund (ETF). We compare the best property and real estate ETFs.

Investing

What is your investment profile and why is it important?

Understanding your investment profile is one of the most important things we do as your investment adviser to help you reach your investing goals.

Investing

What are the best crypto and bitcoin ETFs in 2025?

How to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin in Australia, using an exchange traded fund (ETF) on the ASX.

Investing

Tax time 2025: Everything you need to know

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

Investing

Investing in property: are the returns worth it?

What are the real long-term returns from property in Australia? We look at the costs of investing in property.

Investing

How to prepare your ATO tax return as a CommSec investor (and how Stockspot makes tax time easier)

Preparing your tax return as a CommSec investor can be complex. This guide explains each step and how Stockspot automates it for you.

Investing

The 5 most common ETF tax mistakes (and how to avoid them)

ETF tax time doesn’t need to be stressful. Learn the 5 most common ETF tax mistakes Australian investors make.