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Super investing strategies

Super investing strategies

To paraphrase a popular saying, investing is a journey not a destination. When it comes to superannuation, the better you manage your investments along the way the less you need to worry about your destination, that is, a comfortable and rewarding retirement.

As you become more experienced, you build up a wealth of knowledge to guide your investment decisions. But there is no need for beginners to reinvent the wheel.

In this section you can learn more about the investing side of superannuation.

This includes learning the fundamentals about how investing works within super, understanding your risk profile and the investment options available to you, and perhaps considering other investment values that are important to you.

We also cover several topics that are specific to those in retirement, and those with SMSFs. Be sure to also check out our SMSF investment section.

Learn more about key super investment strategies in the following SuperGuide articles:

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Why super funds diversify and what you can learn from it

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Indexing options in your super fund: Pros and cons

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How to invest your superannuation: Super for beginners guide

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How investing in infrastructure boosts your super account

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How to change your investment option: 6 points to check before you switch

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What are listed and unlisted investments and why does it matter?

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Set out below are the latest articles that relate to super investing strategies.

PremiumWhy super funds diversify and what you can learn from it

Why super funds diversify and what you can learn from it

April 3, 2022

Diversification is one of the key principles behind good investing and there’s a lot you can learn from how successful super funds invest their members’ money.

The power of compound interest

The power of compound interest

March 23, 2022

Even modest regular savings can grow into substantial nest egg, thanks to the combined effects of compound interest and time. Here’s how it works.

Premium‘Today’s dollars’: The impact of inflation on retirement income

‘Today’s dollars’: The impact of inflation on retirement income

March 23, 2022

With inflation and the cost of living on the rise and expected to get worse, it’s worth pausing to consider the impact of inflation on your retirement income planning.

PremiumWhat is the Sharpe Ratio and why is it important for your super?

What is the Sharpe Ratio and why is it important for your super?

March 21, 2022

We all want to earn top notch returns from our super fund, but at what level of risk? This is how you find the sweet spot.

Top performing sustainable super funds (to December 2021)

Top performing sustainable super funds (to December 2021)

January 27, 2022

Sustainable investment options are gaining traction among fund members, especially now that many outperform their fund’s default balanced option.

How to make your super more socially aware

How to make your super more socially aware

December 14, 2021

With demand for ethical investments on the rise, more super funds and investment managers are answering the call.

PremiumIndexing options in your super fund: Pros and cons

Indexing options in your super fund: Pros and cons

November 12, 2021

Indexing is an increasingly popular investment strategy and many super funds offer it as an investment option, but how does it work and what are the benefits?

PremiumHow to curb the itch to switch

How to curb the itch to switch

September 2, 2021

Staying the course and seeking advice were winning strategies during last year’s market meltdown.

PremiumUnlisted assets: What are they and why is my super fund investing in them?

Unlisted assets: What are they and why is my super fund investing in them?

April 19, 2021

Big super funds have been talking up their role in nation-building, using mostly unlisted investments in infrastructure and property. So what are unlisted assets and how to they affect my super?

How to invest your superannuation: Super for beginners guide

How to invest your superannuation: Super for beginners guide

October 1, 2020

Just because we may be compelled to have superannuation, is no reason to leave it to its fate. In fact, playing a role in how your super is invested is one of the key ways we can influence its outcome. Here we break down the key concepts to help you gain confidence with the investing side of super.

PremiumHow risky is your super?

How risky is your super?

August 5, 2020

The three drivers of investment success are time, returns and risk. Try to remove risk and in time you’ll rue your lost returns.

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Time in the market not timing the market

May 2, 2020

When markets fall by as much, and as quickly, as they have recently, it’s easy to conclude that it’s time to move all your assets into a safer haven.

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Worried about your super? How not to turn a paper loss into a real one

April 1, 2020

When sharemarkets fall and people start panicking, it’s easy to think the best solution is to sell your investments or swap out of your super fund investment option. But it’s a decision that could cost you dearly.

How to handle the global market contagion

How to handle the global market contagion

March 18, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic is taking the world into unchartered waters, both in terms of public health and personal wealth.

Can you exclude fossil fuels from your superannuation?

Can you exclude fossil fuels from your superannuation?

March 4, 2020

We look at whether you can rid your super of fossil fuels, and how a renewable energy portfolio might affect your nest egg.

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