Super investing strategies
Learn more about key super investment strategies in the following SuperGuide articles:
Set out below are the latest articles that relate to super investing strategies.
Member direct vs SMSFs
Many large superannuation funds now offer a member direct option which can be a good training ground for anyone considering an SMSF.
Why super funds diversify and what you can learn from it
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
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.
‘Today’s dollars’: The impact of inflation on retirement income
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.
What is the Sharpe Ratio and why is it important for your super?
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)
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
With demand for ethical investments on the rise, more super funds and investment managers are answering the call.
Indexing options in your super fund: Pros and cons
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?
How to curb the itch to switch
Staying the course and seeking advice were winning strategies during last year’s market meltdown.
Unlisted assets: What are they and why is my super fund investing in them?
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
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.
How risky is your super?
The three drivers of investment success are time, returns and risk. Try to remove risk and in time you’ll rue your lost returns.
Time in the market not timing the market
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.
Worried about your super? How not to turn a paper loss into a real one
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
The Coronavirus pandemic is taking the world into unchartered waters, both in terms of public health and personal wealth.
