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What To Consider When You’re involved in Setting Up an SMSF
by Alisha Perry A BloggerIf you are considering setting up an SMSF, then it is important for you to understand the right fee structure and investment strategy, ensuring you will get the best possible returns.
In this post, we’ll talk about the things that you need to consider when you want to start an SMSF. Let’s talk about them in detail.
1. Consider Whether it’s Cost-Effective: There is no arguing with the fact that all investment decisions should be cost-effective. If you suddenly want to change from your traditional superannuation fund to an SMSF, then it will result in a lower net return than you may be achieving currently. If that’s the case, then you should not go for an SMSF. However, if the costs involved with switching to an SMSF are comparable, then change could be very beneficial as it will open the door for greater things in the future.
In this post, we’ll talk about the things that you need to consider when you want to start an SMSF. Let’s talk about them in detail.
1. Consider Whether it’s Cost-Effective: There is no arguing with the fact that all investment decisions should be cost-effective. If you suddenly want to change from your traditional superannuation fund to an SMSF, then it will result in a lower net return than you may be achieving currently. If that’s the case, then you should not go for an SMSF. However, if the costs involved with switching to an SMSF are comparable, then change could be very beneficial as it will open the door for greater things in the future.
2. Select Your Team: Do you have the time and expertise to manage an SMSF? If not, it’s time to consider professional assistance from an accountant or a financial planner. Always keep this in mind that SMSFs require specialist knowledge, so while selecting your team, make sure you consider their experience and accreditation in this area.
3. Don’t Overlook Trustee: It is important for you to decide how many trustees your fund will have, before setting up an SMSF. It’s all your choice either you can opt to be a sole trustee or you may include your spouse or other family members. Once you are done doing so, then make sure you sign a declaration and have a trust deed prepared.
4. Keep an Objective in Mind: With an objective in mind, trustee(s) will then try to achieve and the strategies and investments that will be required to achieve them. Having an investment strategy for an SMSF is something which is quite important.
5. Manage Risk: Make sure your SMSF appropriately diversifies its assets, which helps to manage risk. A common mistake many SMSF trustees make is investing in a lot of Australian companies.
3. Don’t Overlook Trustee: It is important for you to decide how many trustees your fund will have, before setting up an SMSF. It’s all your choice either you can opt to be a sole trustee or you may include your spouse or other family members. Once you are done doing so, then make sure you sign a declaration and have a trust deed prepared.
4. Keep an Objective in Mind: With an objective in mind, trustee(s) will then try to achieve and the strategies and investments that will be required to achieve them. Having an investment strategy for an SMSF is something which is quite important.
5. Manage Risk: Make sure your SMSF appropriately diversifies its assets, which helps to manage risk. A common mistake many SMSF trustees make is investing in a lot of Australian companies.
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About Alisha Perry 
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