Pensions

SuperGuide News For September 2026

One Nation proposes diverting 3% of super into pay, record new SMSFs started by younger people, Colonial First State set... Read more

Which Asset Classes Are Popular With SMSFs?

Control and flexibility are popular reasons for starting an SMSF, and a close look at where trustees are investing shows... Read more

SMSF Investing: 20 Most Popular Australian Shares

Australian shares remain the largest asset class for SMSF investors, although the big four banks hold a smaller share of... Read more

SMSF Investing: 20 Most Popular Managed Funds

Fewer SMSFs hold traditional managed funds than ETFs, but they still hold nearly twice as much money, with close to half... Read more

SMSF Investing: 20 Most Popular LICs/LITs

Listed investment companies and trusts are facing stiff competition from cheaper ETFs and passive index funds, but have ... Read more

SMSF Investing: 20 Most Popular International Shares

Direct holdings in international shares grew in 2025–26, one of only two asset classes SMSFs increased their exposure ... Read more

SMSF Investing: 20 Most Popular ETFs

Gen X and Millennials are fuelling SMSF investment in ETFs, with the value of holdings growing far faster than the numbe... Read more

A Tax Roadmap For Your Final Working Years: Maximising Caps, Timing

Miss the timing in your final working years and some tax breaks are simply gone. Our roadmap shows you what to do, and w... Read more

How To Make Your Super Last Longer

Worried your money will run out? How to test whether your super will last the distance, and nine ways to stretch it furt... Read more

Am I Eligible For The Age Pension?

A common question for Australians planning their retirement is if, and when, they will be eligible for the Age Pension. Read more

Pension Fee Comparison Tool

Pension fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Our new tool shows you how funds compare and ... Read more

Super Fee Comparison Tool

Super fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Our new tool shows you how funds compare and wh... Read more

Investing In Retirement: Balancing Risk, Income And Longevity

De-risking your portfolio at retirement sounds sensible, but it can leave you worse off. Investment researcher Dr Geoff ... Read more

Balanced, Growth, Conservative: What Super Fund Labels Dont Tell You

Nearly half of super labels don't match their true risk category, based on our review of 251 investment options against ... Read more

What Are Defined Benefit Super Funds?

Defined benefit super funds are often considered irrelevant dinosaurs, but understanding how they work is essential if y... Read more