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November 2023 SMSF newsletter

SMSF investing: 20 most popular Australian shares
Australian shares remain the most popular asset class for SMSF investors, with portfolios dominated by the big banks and miners. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular Australian shares
Australian shares remain the most popular asset class for SMSF investors, with portfolios dominated by the big banks and miners. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular international shares
Direct holdings in international shares fell in 2024–25 due to volatile market conditions but perhaps also to the growing appeal of ETFs to access global markets. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular international shares
Direct holdings in international shares fell in 2024–25 due to volatile market conditions but perhaps also to the growing appeal of ETFs to access global markets. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular managed funds
Traditional managed funds have been partially eclipsed by the rise of ETFs, but they remain core holdings for many SMSF investors looking to diversify. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular managed funds
Traditional managed funds have been partially eclipsed by the rise of ETFs, but they remain core holdings for many SMSF investors looking to diversify. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular ETFs
Gen X and Millennials are fuelling the rapid take-up of ETFs by SMSF investors, drawn to their instant diversification, global reach, accessability and low cost. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular ETFs
Gen X and Millennials are fuelling the rapid take-up of ETFs by SMSF investors, drawn to their instant diversification, global reach, accessability and low cost. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular LICs/LITs
Listed investment companies and trusts are facing stiff competition from cheaper ETFs and passive index funds, but have a place in many SMSF portfolios. Read more.
SMSF investing: 20 most popular LICs/LITs
Listed investment companies and trusts are facing stiff competition from cheaper ETFs and passive index funds, but have a place in many SMSF portfolios. Read more.
How do ETFs compare to LICs/LITs and managed funds?
Managed investments offer instant diversification, but there are important differences between the types of funds on offer – from cost to legal structure. Read more.
How do ETFs compare to LICs/LITs and managed funds?
Managed investments offer instant diversification, but there are important differences between the types of funds on offer – from cost to legal structure. Read more.
What you need to know about six-member SMSFs
Take up of 6-member funds is small but growing due to the unique opportunities they can offer. Read more.
What you need to know about six-member SMSFs
Take up of 6-member funds is small but growing due to the unique opportunities they can offer. Read more.
SMSFs and estate planning: Key issues that SMSF trustees need to know
The third article in our SMSF and Estate Planning series focuses on estate planning issues trustees need to consider on the death of a fund member. Read more.
SMSFs and estate planning: Key issues that SMSF trustees need to know
The third article in our SMSF and Estate Planning series focuses on estate planning issues trustees need to consider on the death of a fund member. Read more.

Navigating the aged care system

Thursday 23 November 2023 at 11:00 am AEDT

The aged care system is notoriously complex. This webinar will outline the aged care landscape including how to access help in the home or get into residential aged care and the costs involved.

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Review your Death Benefit nominations:

Have you recently reviewed your existing death benefit nominations? Are these up to date? Do they still reflect your current wishes?

Some nominations lapse or become invalid after a set period of time, often after 3 years of being implemented. Take 10 mins out of your day and review your existing arrangements and where necessary, update these with your fund.

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