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Superannuation and retirement planning information

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.

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

Gain insights into how SMSFs invest.

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

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

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

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