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Investing, SMSF, Super

Why ETF investors are quietly beating the biggest super funds

While big super funds pour billions into stock picking, they’re still being beaten by investors with a portfolio of simple ETFs.
Investing, SMSF, Super

The super tax targeting the wealthy- that might hit you too

Labor’s new super tax targets balances over $3 million, but the impact could spread wider than you think and even smaller balances may pay.
Investing, SMSF

Top SMSF investment strategies for income and capital growth

Discover the 3 best SMSF investment strategies to maximise income, capital growth, and portfolio protection.
Investing, SMSF

Investing after hybrid securities are phased out

APRA has announced the phase-out of ASX hybrid securities by 2027. Whats next for SMSF investors?
Investing, SMSF

The End of Hybrid Securities in Australia: What Investors Need to Know

Hybrid securities are investment products that combine a ‘hybrid’ of both debt and equity.
Investing, Reports, SMSF

How SMSFs can beat Australian super funds

Stockspot explain how to get better returns and spend less time – and money – managing your SMSF investment portfolio.
Finance, Investing, SMSF

Investing your superannuation into gold

Millions of Australians could be missing out on the benefits of gold because of a conflict of interest inherent in big super.
Finance, SMSF

Starting an SMSF pension from your Stockspot SMSF account

Learn about the role of Stockspot in managing your SMSF pension draw downs, the responsibilities of your administrator/ accountant and your role as an SMSF trustee, in the lead up to and during your pension years.

Investing, SMSF

How can I build a SMSF portfolio using ETFs?

There’s been an increased interest in ETFs among SMSFs lately. We’ve put together a breakdown of three distinct types of SMSF investors who are embracing the potential of ETFs.

Investing, SMSF

3 tips for your SMSF

Understanding an SMSF can seem a bit intimidating at first. Here’s our three-point guide to making your SMSF work effectively for you.
Investing, SMSF

Best SMSF diversification strategies

Our guide to five of the best SMSF investment strategies.
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Investing, SMSF

Australian managed fund returns: a lucky dip for SMSFs

An analysis of popular active managed funds for SMSFs shows a large variance in returns.

Investing, SMSF

How SMSFs can address ASICs ‘red flags’

ASIC have issued some ‘red flag’ warnings for SMSFs. We show how SMSF trustees can avoid being caught out.
Investing, SMSF

How SMSFs are using robo-advice

More SMSFs are using robo-advice to reduce time and effort with investing.