SMSFundamentals

The launch of fixed income ETFs on the ASX finally provides individual investors with easy access to portfolio diversification though fixed income investment as a portfolio component.

Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report notes with the mining boom benefitting a number of industrial companies, investors could consider an ETF that offers some exposure to mining services.

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?