The low interest rate environment has compelled some SMSF members to consider investing in hybrids to make their cash deliver higher returns. Elizabeth Moran details how to properly assess the merit of these instruments when considering an allocation to them and the role they should play within a portfolio. Over the past few months there […]

Investing in small caps is worth considering now index weightings are a more accurate performance indicator for the sector, writes John Campbell.

Some SMSF investors believe the solid returns generated from the domestic residential property market will last forever. Chris Bedingfield examines why this thinking in the current climate may be flawed.

Peer-to-peer investing can be a powerful tool for SMSFs. But Chris Andrews explains fundamentals of good investment decision-making still apply.

Infrastructure investments can form an important defensive element within an SMSF portfolio. The key to this outcome is to select the type of assets that can truly play this role, says Andrew Maple-Brown.

SMSF investors looking to increase retirement income and cushion the blow of the Australian share market free fall should consider international equities to balance their portfolios, writes Dr Don Hamson.

The volatility all share markets have experienced at the start of 2016 is tipped to continue. Kris Walesby demonstrates how investors can prevent falling victim to these market conditions.

Banks have been the traditional institutions to approach when it comes to borrowing money. But Daniel Foggo explains SMSFs are beginning to step into this fold.