In this special edition of the SMSF Adviser Show podcast, Olivia Grace-Curran and Mark Jocum explore the expanding ETF landscape and what it means for advisers building SMSF portfolios. From core holdings to targeted allocations, they discuss how ETFs are becoming increasingly sophisticated portfolio tools.
The conversation covers the rise of factor investing, thematic strategies, income-focused ETFs and the role of Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) approaches in balancing growth opportunities with valuation discipline.
Listen as they discuss:
How the role of ETFs in SMSF portfolios has changed over the past decade
Why ETFs are becoming broader portfolio construction tools beyond low-cost market exposure
The role of GARP strategies and rules-based investing in diversified portfolios
How advisers are using ETFs for income, commodities, thematics and targeted exposures
The importance of understanding the purpose each ETF serves within a portfolio
How advisers can think about building more resilient SMSF portfolios using ETFs
Key ETF trends shaping the future of portfolio construction