WCC - Should You Invest Your Super in Property or Crypto? The Truth About SMSFs Revealed

Should You Invest Your Super in Property or Crypto? The Truth About SMSFs Revealed

May 27, 2025 | Podcasts, Wealth Coffee Chats

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On this episode of Wealth Coffee Chats, we deep-dive into the pros and cons of using a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) to invest in property, shares, and cryptocurrency. Discover how to structure your SMSF to minimise costs and maximise long-term returns, and learn why loan management is the secret to supercharging your wealth inside Super. Whether you’re a business owner eyeing commercial property or an investor weighing crypto versus shares, this episode breaks it all down. Get smarter with your SMSF strategy—your future self will thank you.

🎥Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome and Podcast Housekeeping
03:00 – What Is an SMSF and Why Set One Up?
04:50 – Investing in Cryptocurrency via SMSF: Risks & Realities
07:45 – Shares vs SMSF Costs: When Does It Make Financial Sense?
10:05 – Property in SMSFs: Managing Loans to Maximise Wealth
12:20 – Business Owners Buying Commercial Property in Super
13:22 – Final Thoughts & How to Take Action

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