The bond market is significantly more sensitive to changes in yields today than it was 10 years ago, according to Janus Henderson Investors.

A major challenge for SMSF investors is their of lack understanding of alternative asset classes and products such as peer-to-peer lending, one lender has said.

SMSF investors should consider undertaking research to understand undervalued individual asset classes rather than trying to find specific underpriced stocks to shave off risk.

SMSF retirees should consider whether their goal is to grow, preserve or spend their savings over retirement to best determine their financial strategy, according to Accurium.

Innovative pension strategies can allow SMSF trustees to use the super reform regulations to benefit from falling markets, a superannuation specialist has said.

The investment diversification strategy implemented by many SMSF members may not be effective, even when it involves multiple asset classes, leaving room for the inclusion of high-grade bonds to provide a truly defensive portfolio component, a global fund manager has said.

SMSF advisers must tailor strategies for all demographics to demonstrate the real appeal this retirement savings structure has for all superannuants, a sector expert has said.