SMSFundamentals
SMSFundamentals: An Alternative For The Capped-Out
Superannuation accumulators now “capped-out” by new regulations should consider imputation bonds as an alternative investment, Austock suggests.
Dec 15 2016
SMSFundamentals: When Should You Open Your Own SMSF?
Andrew Zbik of Omniwealth notes self-managed super funds are not for everybody.
Nov 30 2016
SMSFundamentals: The Price Of Financial Advice
Do investors believe financial advice is actually worth the cost? A survey conducted by State Street Global Advisors has produced some interesting results.
Sep 19 2016
SMSFundamentals: Loan vs Gift: The Right Way To Help Out Your Kids
Brian Hor of SUPERCentral outlines the realities of helping out your children in today’s unaffordable property market.
Sep 08 2016
Previous Stories
Peter Switzer: Income Stocks Are Now In Vogue
Jul 23 2012
Peter Switzer of the Switzer Super Report suggests putting together a portfolio of good dividend-paying stocks.
SMSFs Are Not Protected Against Fraud
Jun 08 2012
Andrew Bloore of the Switzer Super Report points out SMSFs are not entitled to the same protection from theft and fraud as APRA regulated funds.
Invest With A Longer Term Perspective
Jun 06 2012
The returns from Australian shares have been better than any other all asset class over the last 20 years, confirms Russell Investments.
SMSFundamentals: How Retirees Can Improve Returns While Reducing Risk
May 16 2012
Self-managed retirees shunning shares run the risk of being overrun by inflation as the years progress, but share market investment need not be as risky as most fear.
SMSFundamentals: Finally, Easy Access to Fixed Income Investment
Mar 29 2012
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.
SMSFundamentals: An ETF That Taps The Growth In Mining Services
Mar 09 2012
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.
SMSFundamentals: Cash Is King, Survey Finds
Feb 23 2012
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.
SMSF Fundamentals: An Attractive Alternative To Term Deposits
Feb 22 2012
FIIG suggests new notes issued by CBA wealth manager Colonial offer a good yield for their low-end risk.
Cash Becomes Part Of SMSF Strategies
Feb 15 2012
A survey has shown holding cash as a risk reduction strategy is becoming increasingly popular for SMSF trustees.
New Light On Choice Of Investment Strategy
Jan 19 2012
Academic studies by Dimitri Vayanos and Paul Woolley offer some valuable insights for investors.
