SMSFs (Self-Managed Super Funds) are increasing in popularity. SMSFs provide a lot of great features. They allow investors to access the investments they want, and in the proportion they’d like to. They allow a level of customisation to invest in asset classes that aren’t available through traditional superfunds. The popularity of SMSFs with investors – particularly investors with high balances – has caused the industry to innovate to provide another option. In this episode, Mark and Shani discuss Direct Investment options that may offer a happy middle ground for investors who want control of their portfolio, but not the headache of portfolio administration. 

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