Daily FNArena News - SMSFundamentals

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.

Exchange Traded Funds provide a low-cost opportunity for smurfs to hand over all or part of their investment portfolio to passive index-based products and reduce the effort and anxiety.

Australian shares continue to provide best net returns over 20 years according to the latest report from Russell Investments and the Australian Securities Exchange.

A Must See presentation for anyone with a longer term perspective in the Australian share market.

The SPAA provides SMSFs with tips on maximising tax opportunities and avoiding penalties.

The recent Cooper Review noted a lack of Australian super products tailored to meet the needs of retirees. Smurfs can overcome these limitations with appropriate portfolios.

Self-managed super funds now represent the greatest proportion by dollar value of all super under management in Australia. FNArena would like to provide SMSFs with a dedicated series of features. There might be some surprises in this introduction.