super investing strategies
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Q&A: Does my super fund need to disclose all it’s investments?
Q: Aware Super Fund told me that they do not disclose the products the super is invested in nor the quantity of units, but I have been told that this is incorrect and that they should disclose all these investment company names and the number of units that I hold in them?
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What are the buy/sell spreads charged by my super fund?
Could you be overlooking some of the costs in your super? Find out how buy/sell spreads can take a bite of the pie.
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What are unit pricing and crediting rates and why do they matter?
Ever wondered how your super fluctuates over time? Understanding unit prices and crediting rates is the key to unlocking how your fund calculates returns.
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The taper trap: Super and the Age Pension means test
The way super intersects with the Age Pension has a big impact on retirees with ‘middling’ super balances, but it’s important not to fixate on short-term pension entitlements at the expense of long-term financial security.
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How investing in infrastructure adds to your super returns
If you’re a member of a big super fund, chances are you’re a part-owner in an airport, a pipeline, or a major shipping port. Learn why super funds have embraced infrastructure and what’s in it for you.
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9 investment risks and how they can affect your super
Knowledge, as they say, is power. Find out the ways your super can be impacted by risk and how it can be managed.
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What is a target market determination and why should you care?
Have you heard mention of target market determinations in an advertisement for a super fund or another financial product? Wondering why they’re important?
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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?
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Do you know what your super fund is invested in?
More disclosure of the investment assets held by your super fund makes for interesting reading and can help you compare different investment options.
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Unlisted assets: What are they and why is my super fund investing in them?
Unlisted assets are an important investment for some larger super funds as their more stable returns provide a useful balance for the volatility of listed assets like shares.
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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.
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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…
