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SMSF investment options

SMSF investment options

In this section you can discover guides to popular investment options for SMSFs including property, infrastructure, managed funds, managed accounts, MDAs, LICs, ETFs collectables and cryptocurrency.

Set out below are the latest articles that relate to smsf investment options.

PremiumHow to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF

How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF

April 8, 2022

Everyone loves to ride in planes, trains and automobiles, but what if you could earn regular income from the infrastructure they depend on? You can, and here’s how.

PremiumWhat on earth is an in specie transfer?

What on earth is an in specie transfer?

October 14, 2021

If you have ever wondered whether you can move shares or commercial property held in your own name into super, yes you can.

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

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

August 26, 2021

It’s 20 years since ETFs first appeared on the local scene and their popularity with SMSF investors is soaring. We explain why.

PremiumHow do ETFs compare to LICs and managed funds?

How do ETFs compare to LICs and managed funds?

July 29, 2021

Exchange traded funds have exploded in popularity in recent years, but LICs and managed funds still have a role to play.

PremiumSMSFs reserves: What are the rules?

SMSFs reserves: What are the rules?

July 1, 2021

There are legitimate reasons for maintaining reserves in your SMSF, but the ATO is keen to point out that avoiding tax is not one of them.

SMSF investment rules: Collectables and personal use assets

SMSF investment rules: Collectables and personal use assets

October 15, 2020

If you are a passionate collector or connoisseur, then you may be able to use that knowledge to boost your retirement savings.

PremiumSMSFs and cryptocurrency investments

SMSFs and cryptocurrency investments

October 14, 2020

Now that some of the initial hype has gone out of cryptocurrencies, it’s a good time to take a clear-eyed view of their investment potential.

PremiumSMSFs switch to managed accounts

SMSFs switch to managed accounts

September 1, 2020

Managed accounts are increasingly taking the place of managed funds in self-managed super fund (SMSF) portfolios because they give advisers the ability to act swiftly when markets move, as well as offering tax advantages and improved transparency.

PremiumThe advantages of using MDAs in an SMSF

The advantages of using MDAs in an SMSF

September 1, 2019

MDA’s are increasingly popular – we look at what they can offer and what situations they can really work in.

PremiumA short guide to platforms and wraps

A short guide to platforms and wraps

August 15, 2019

Platforms and wraps are a simple and cost-effective way to get access to ASX-listed securities, margin lending, more managed funds than you could ever want, a wide range of term deposits and cash facilities. Here’s what you need to know about them.

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