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SMSF investing

SMSF investing

People who run their own self-managed super fund (SMSF) often do so because of the control it gives them over their investments and investment strategy.

With that control comes lot of responsibility. You need to understand the nature of the investments on offer, and how they fit into your overall investment strategy.

It can also be instructive to see what other SMSFs are investing in.

Then there is the legal requirement for SMSFs to have a documented investment strategy. This should satisfy the sole purpose test and be used to guide trustee decision-making.

See also superannuation investment strategies and our section on risk.

The following guides will assist you navigate the SMSF investing rules.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment rules: What every trustee should know

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment strategy health checklist

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Writing your SMSF investment strategy (including templates)

Understand the importance of asset allocation, rebalancing and other investing basics.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF returns are on par with large funds

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Everything SMSF trustees need to know about rebalancing

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Dixon Advisory’s fall from grace: 4 lessons for all investors

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

4 steps to address climate risk in your SMSF portfolio

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

The importance of asset allocation

Gain insights into how SMSFs invest.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment: 20 most popular LICs/LITs

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment: 20 most popular ETFs

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment: 20 most popular managed funds

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment: 20 most popular Australian shares

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment: 20 most popular international shares

Investing in shares? Read these articles to help you along the way.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Currency hedging for SMSFs

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

ETFs: How do I use them and what do they cost?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Franked dividends and franking credits for SMSFs

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Does a core and satellite strategy still work? Two perspectives…

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Passive versus active: Which investment style is best in a downturn?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

The advantages of using MDAs in an SMSF

SMSFs can invest in property in a number of ways. Learn how here.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF loans: What are the SMSF borrowing rules?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Property development in your SMSF: What to consider

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Property development in an SMSF: Recent ATO guidance

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF property ownership: Trustee requirements and obligations

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs and property: Business real property

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF property ownership options and opportunities

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF property investment rules

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

How to buy a commercial property and lease it through your SMSF

SMSFs provide the flexibility to hold alternative investments, but you need to know the risks and potential benefits involved.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investment rules: Collectables and personal use assets

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSF investing: An adviser’s insight into mFunds

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs and cryptocurrency investments

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Which asset classes are popular with SMSFs?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Income alternatives to bank shares

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs: Top 10 alternative investments

A collection of articles to help you get the most out of your SMSF investment strategy.

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

How do ETFs compare to LICs/LITs and managed funds?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Managing your SMSF through a recession

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Diversification and your SMSF: Why and how to do it

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

What on earth is an in specie transfer?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs and insurance: Rules and considerations

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

Platforms and wraps: Benefits and downsides

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

How do SMSFs invest?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs reserves: What are the rules?

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

SMSFs switch to managed accounts

SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid

How the rich invest

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