What on earth is an in specie transfer?
If you have ever wondered whether you can move shares or commercial property held in your own name into super, yes you can.
Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to SMSF investment options.
ETFs: How do I use them and what do they cost?
It’s 20 years since ETFs first appeared on the local scene and their popularity with SMSF investors is soaring. We explain why.
How do ETFs compare to LICs and managed funds?
Exchange traded funds have exploded in popularity in recent years, but LICs and managed funds still have a role to play.
SMSFs reserves: What are the rules?
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
If you are a passionate collector or connoisseur, then you may be able to use that knowledge to boost your retirement savings.
SMSFs and cryptocurrency investments
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.
SMSFs switch to managed accounts
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.
How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF
How to invest in infrastructure through a SMSF. We look at new ways of accessing this asset class.
The advantages of using MDAs in an SMSF
MDA’s are increasingly popular – we look at what they can offer and what situations they can really work in.
A short guide to platforms and wraps
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.
