One of the genuinely great things about having an SMSF is the freedom to invest in almost anything, including assets outside Australia. And it’s not as unusual as you might think.
Plenty of SMSF trustees already have exposure to international markets, often without even realising it (many ETFs and managed funds hold a mix of Australian and overseas assets).
But if you’re thinking about taking a more deliberate approach to SMSF overseas investment — or considering something more direct like foreign property or shares in an overseas company — there are some important things you’ll need to understand first.