Daily FNArena News - SMSFundamentals

The second annual Russell/SPAA survey shows a healthy SMSF industry but an ongoing preference for cash as an investment, and not just as a parking station.

FIIG suggests new notes issued by CBA wealth manager Colonial offer a good yield for their low-end risk.

A survey has shown holding cash as a risk reduction strategy is becoming increasingly popular for SMSF trustees.

Academic studies by Dimitri Vayanos and Paul Woolley offer some valuable insights for investors.

New data from the ATO show that Self Managed Super fund asset growth was double that of the Super industry as a whole.

The popularity of recent hybrid listings from Origin Energy and Woolworths are indicative of the benefits of hybrid investment in this uncertain world. What are hybrids?

Peter Switzer explains why property inside an SMSF is starting to look better and better.

ANZ Research has undertaken a comprehensive study of historical returns on different asset classes, net of relevant costs, and has forecast returns for the future. Stocks, property, fixed interest – where should an SMSF invest?

FNArena recommends a new multi-faceted educational campaign launched by iShares to help raise investor understanding of exchange-traded funds.

Index replicating funds are only one subset among the many ETFs now listed on the Australian stock market, and Australian regulatory bodies are ensuring the integrity of such instruments.