Compare Stockspot vs Commsec

Stockspot is Australia's first and largest digital investment advisor, launching the first 'robo-advice' investment service here in 2014. We take growing your wealth seriously, that's why we recommend comparing your options before you invest, and our strong track record of returns.

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Stockspot vs Commsec

StockspotAustralia's first & largest digital investment advisor with a strong track record of returns since 2014.

CommsecCommsec offers a brokerage service for buying and selling listed securities.

PORTFOLIO MANAGED FOR YOU

StockspotStockspot selects the best low-cost investments for your personal situation then manages them for you including regular investment plans, rebalancing, re-investing dividends and a simple tax statement each year.

CommsecIt is up to you to select investments and manage them.

PERSONALISED ADVICE

StockspotPersonal investment advice based on your situation, your goals, your timeframe and your personal capacity to take risks with returns. You receive a personal Statement of Advice and can speak to a dedicated Stockspot investment adviser about your personal situation.

CommsecIt is up to you to select investments and work out whether they are appropriate for your personal situation.

AUTOMATED REBALANCING

StockspotChoose from 3 different settings which are suited to different life stages.

CommsecYou need to manage your own portfolio rebalancing.

NO CONFLICTS

StockspotStockspot never receives payments from products it recommends and doesn't issue its own ETFs. Stockspot believes this is wrong and leads to conflict of interest with its clients. Stockspot only recommended diversified low-cost indexed strategies and is only paid by clients.

CommsecCommsec is a stock broking business so makes the majority of its revenue from brokerage fees each time you transact. Commsec receives initial and ongoing commissions from investment products and insurance products. Commsec also earns referral fees from finance brokers.

TRANSITION YOUR PORTFOLIO

StockspotIf you're investing more than $200,000 you can speak with a dedicated Stockspot investment adviser to create your personal transition and implementation plan.

CommsecCommsec does not provide personal financial advice.

INVEST FOR KIDS FOR FREE

StockspotKids invest for free with Stockspot with zero management fees for kids accounts up to $10,000 or until they turn 18.

CommsecNo fee-free option for kids.

* Information on Commsec is based on details from their website, blog and Financial Services Guide (FSG) as at 2 September 2019.

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We have built a strong track record of returns since 2014.

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Take control

Personalise your portfolio with a range of themes including dividend shares and, socially responsible shares.

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We publish Australia's most widely read ETF research and superannuation research every year.

Meet the team

Founder Chris Brycki started Stockspot to help Australians invest better and achieve financial freedom. As a professional fund manager he saw too many people getting ripped off by bad investment advice and high fees. Chris left his career to build Australia's first personalised online investing platform.

Today, Stockspot has a team of qualified professionals who help guide thousands of clients to build wealth with a proven investment strategy.

Our set of principles guides how we advise clients and invest their money. This is our DNA and what sets us apart from other products and investment managers.

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