In this episode of the SMSF Adviser Show, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn are joined by SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess and Adelaide University's Dr George Mihaylov to break down new research that compares the performance of SMSFs to that of APRA funds.

By applying the same methodology used for APRA funds to a dataset covering more than 400,000 SMSFs, the study delivers a more accurate, "apples with apples" view of sector performance, underscoring the role of advice and diversification in outcomes.

Tune in to hear:

• How investment performance of SMSFs and APRA funds stack up.
• Why there is a much larger variance in performance among SMSFs.
• The benefits that advisers are able to deliver, particularly for low-performing funds.