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.
Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to SMSF investment options.
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.
What on earth is an in-specie transfer?
In specie transfers (also known as off-market transfers) are transfers of assets in and out of super funds, rather than transfers of money. We take a look at the pros and cons of in specie transfers relating to SMSFs.
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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.
ETFs: How do I use them and what do they cost?
ETFs are a type of low-cost managed fund that can be bought and sold on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) just like shares.
How do ETFs compare to LICs and managed funds?
ETFs and LICs are like managed funds in that your money is pooled with other investors to create a large portfolio of assets which is professionally managed.