This probably sounds a little weird, but this self-managed super fund director would like to thank President Donald J. Trump for shaking me out of my complacency about investing in the United States.

Ever since my SMSF (formerly the Chook Super Fund) was established in fiscal 2012, US shares have provided the core growth engine for a net return of about 11 per cent a year. In calendar year 2024, the net return was 18 per cent.