The use of exchange-traded funds (ETF) by SMSF investors is currently strong and will continue to grow going forward, an ETF issuer has said.

Commodities are currently underused in Australian investor portfolios, including SMSFs, highlighting the need for greater education on the asset class, particularly in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) structure, according to ANZ ETFS.

A recent Vanguard and Tria Investment Partners analysis on exchange-traded funds (ETF) has revealed the significant 44 per cent growth in the Australian ETF market over a two-year period from 2013 was largely driven by advised SMSFs and advised retail investors.

VanEck’s two new exchange-traded funds (ETF) are one-of-a-kind for the SMSF market and there are signs of early interest in the offerings.

BlackRock is anticipating strong activity from SMSF trustees for its new proposition, the iShares Core suite of exchange-traded funds (ETF), which comprises two newly launched ETFs

AMP Capital has entered into a partnership with exchange-traded fund issuer BetaShares and in the coming months will launch an initial three exchange-traded managed funds suitable for SMSF trustees and self-directed investors.

The continued interest in exchange-traded funds (ETF) from SMSF trustees had generated a stronger need and desire for financial advice and expertise, according to an industry paper.

SMSFs holding exchange-traded funds (ETF) were more likely to favour ETFs for access to overseas markets than ETF users, according to a joint report by BetaShares and Investment Trends.