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Here are the most popular ASX share superannuation investments in SMSFs

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  • SMSF investors have more flexibility than other superannuation investors about where to put their money.
  • Let's see which ASX shares are the most popular within SMSF portfolios.
  • At 30 June 2026, there were 12 ASX shares that were held in at least 20% of SMSF portfolios:.
  • If SMSF investors use a mix of investments, they can build an ASX share portfolio that delivers strong returns and diversification.

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Class is owned by Hub24 Ltd. At 30 June 2026, there were 12 ASX shares that were held in at least 20% of SMSF portfolios:.

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It's interesting to look at the types of investments that other Australian investors own.

SMSF investors have more flexibility than other superannuation investors about where to put their money. ASX shares have the biggest allocation, followed by owned property, cash and term deposits, managed funds, exchange-traded funds, unlisted trusts, 'other', international shares and debt securities.

Let's see which ASX shares are the most popular within SMSF portfolios.

SMSF cloud accounting software provider Class recently released its 2026 annual benchmark report, which gave a lot of insights into the SMSF landscape. Class is owned by Hub24 Ltd.

At 30 June 2026, there were 12 ASX shares that were held in at least 20% of SMSF portfolios:.

According to Class data, order of most dollars allocated to ASX shares:.

If SMSF investors use a mix of investments, they can build an ASX share portfolio that delivers strong returns and diversification.

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