SMSF vs DIO
Hi
I’ve been relentlessly working through all the guidance available on passive investing and have been considering of setting up an SMSF seriously now. I plan to keep things simple and only invest in index e.g. BGBL/GGBL/AVSV/VAE. While people say index investing is not good for SMSF but based on my calc:
- At $300k, the cost is starting to breakeven (between e.g. stake SMSF and choiceplus/member direct).
- In SMSF you can invest in every dollar, whereas in DIO there are restrictions.
- SMSF can use betashare direct to invest more frequently without fees, whereas DIO you either pay the fees or reduce frequency.
- Investment menu is limited in DIO (e.g. no GGBL to amplify risk/return, no AVSV or any global small cap options).
Am I understanding this correctly? I’m aware of legal obligations and compliance burden of being a trustee etc.
Posted Jun 3, 2026, 1:48 AM UTC
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