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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.

This section also includes sub-sections on SMSFs and property and other popular investments for SMSFs.

See also Superannuation investment strategies and our section on Risk.

Learn more about SMSF investment in the following key articles:
Learn more about what assets are popular investments for SMSFs in the following key articles:
Learn more about investing concepts in the following key articles:

Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to SMSF investing.

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SMSFs and property: A Super Guide

April 5, 2019 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

One of the unique characteristics of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), which make them attractive to some investors, is their ability to invest in direct property.

Which asset classes are popular with SMSFs?

April 4, 2019 by Ben Hall Leave a Comment

Which investments are most popular with SMSFs? A short and simplistic answer is that shares and cash and term deposits compete as the most popular investments across the board for SMSFs.

The definitive SMSF guide to franked dividends

April 2, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

You can receive a tax credit by buying shares in Australian companies that pay franked dividends. Dividends paid to shareholders by Australian resident companies are taxed under a system known as imputation.

No better than roulette. How foreign exchange trading rips off mum and dad investors

March 21, 2019 by The Conversation Leave a Comment

There is a basic difference between foreign exchange trading and other forms of investment such as share trading. Over time, share markets tend to rise, so that if an investor buys a diversified basket of shares, or even an individual share, they should expect a positive return over time.

SMSF investment rules: What every trustee should know

February 15, 2019 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

An SMSF is a very attractive superannuation savings vehicle but it also comes with plenty of responsibility for anyone that signs up to being a trustee.

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SMSFs: Top 10 alternative investments

January 22, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

SMSF trustees are often accused of being unadventurous in their asset allocation, but some are bucking the trend with ‘exotic’ investments in everything from horse semen to vending machines and dividend-paying cows.

Labor’s franking credits policy: Options for SMSF trustees

January 22, 2019 by Alexandra Cain Leave a Comment

SMSF members could be forced to take on more risk, should the ALP be successful with its plan to scrap cash refunds from franking credits.

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