Staying at home is no holiday for SMSF investors
SMSFs could benefit from a more balanced approach to asset allocation, including a greater exposure to overseas share markets like the US and Europe, both potentially striking fresh record highs this year. Yet, many SMSFs are still largely investing in Australian shares and ignoring international companies.
Trade tensions between the US and China have introduced significant uncertainty and volatility into global shares markets, which has made it more difficult for investors to assess risks and returns, given there is no ‘master playbook’ of handling these geopolitical intricacies. That has led many SMSFs to adopt an even more cautious approach to offshore investing with many seeking shelter in their backyard. Most SMSFs are…
