Flexibility not returns, drive SMSFsBY ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 27 NOV 2012 12:20PMMajor research into the self managed super funds sector affirms that while flexibility and tax management is their primary motivation, their ability to stick with their chosen investment strategy gives them a self perceived performance advantage as well. |
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I would like to know the justification for the claim that "Not many SMSFs were financially hurt by the GFC"
every SMSF trustee I know has substantial exposure to direct equities.