SMSF sector sees robust growth

The latest Australian Taxation Office statistics show the nation’s self-managed super fund (SMSF) sector has grown to over 610,000 funds as of 30 June 2023, marking a 4.2% increase from the previous year.

 The total assets held by SMSFs were valued at nearly $876.5 billion, averaging $1.45 million per fund.

 The five most common assets within these funds are:

 * Listed shares (28%)

* Cash and term deposits (18%)

* Unlisted trusts (12%)

* Non-residential real property (10%)

* Limited recourse borrowing arrangements (7%)