In a statement, LGS chief executive Peter Lambert said the move to add new ETFs was driven by its members’ desire “for more choice and control” as well as for portfolio diversity.
The ETFs come from a variety of well-known ETF providers, including Vanguard, Russell Investments, BetaShares and Mr Lambert said.
“Our DIY investment option is for those members who want greater control in the way they manage their super investment,” he said.
“ETFs are a popular and effective investment option, combining the investment advantages of a managed fund with the ease and cost-effectiveness of share trading.
“We’ve been keeping a close eye on what’s available with a view to opening this door for more members who want to be more hands-on with their retirement savings,” Mr Lambert said.
The LGS DIY investment option is intended to allow members to build their retirement investment using their “desired” mix of ETFs, ASX300 shares and term deposits.
“Our DIY option offers members all the security, compliance and administrative services you’d expect from a super fund but with wider choice and greater flexibility,” Mr Lambert said.
“As time goes on, we will continue to listen and to refine our range of products and services to ensure we are always meeting our members’ needs.”
[quote name=”Joe”]Sounds so simplistic – I wonder if they then go on to highlight the differences between differing ETF options, i.e. synthetic versus direct assets etc and the varying level of risks involved not just with the investment but the different structures?
We use ETF’s for a number of client portfolios, but as the ad man says, “Oils ain’t oils”.[/quote]
In two words – probably not.
Sounds so simplistic – I wonder if they then go on to highlight the differences between differing ETF options, i.e. synthetic versus direct assets etc and the varying level of risks involved not just with the investment but the different structures?
We use ETF’s for a number of client portfolios, but as the ad man says, “Oils ain’t oils”.