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Can my SMSF invest in gold?

Can my SMSF invest in gold?

The short answer is yes, SMSFs can absolutely invest in gold. What’s more, a lot of funds already hold gold assets as part of their long-term investment strategy.

Gold investments are often seen as a way to preserve and protect wealth, essentially as a hedge against inflation. Rightly or wrongly, gold is also perceived to be a 'safe haven' asset during times of geopolitical and market turbulence, hence its popularity with some SMSF trustees.

Of course, any investment held within an SMSF must be held in line with the fund’s overall investment strategy.

About the author

Garth McNally

Garth has worked in the Australian Superannuation industry for over 20 years with a specific focus on self-managed super funds. He provides ongoing support and training to individuals as well as to professionals working in the superannuation area, including advisers, accountants and lawyers. He is a regular contributor to industry publications and to the leading professional bodies including Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ).

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