Why AustralianSuper?
More than 1 in 10 working Australians are members of AustralianSuper.
AustralianSuper is one of the largest industry superannuation funds in Australia, with over 1.4 million members drawn from over 110,000 workplaces and in excess of $28 billion in funds under management.
10 reasons to choose AustralianSuper
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Profits to members, not shareholders
– some funds pay dividends to shareholders and commissions to agents, but our industry fund philosophy means we are run only to profit members.
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Strong returns
– the Balanced investment option has credited an average return of 10.73% p.a. since inception (July 1985) to 30 June 2008*.
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Low fees
– our size helps us keep fees low. A flat administration fee of $1 per week ($1.50 from 1 January 2009) and competitive investment management fees mean more super savings for you.
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Choose your investment
– choose the strategy that best meets your financial needs/goals with a choice of 16 different investment options.
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Competitive insurance cover
– affordable Death, Total & Permanent Disablement (TPD) and Income Protection Insurance provides financial assistance in the event of injury, illness or death;
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Communication and education
– regular updates, including statements twice a year and other educational resources help you get the most from your superannuation.
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Extra non-super benefits
– access value-added products and services provided by third-party organisations, including low-cost banking and health insurance.
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Free seminars
– attend a free retirement seminar or financial planning seminar and gain the knowledge you need to achieve your retirement goals.
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Portability
– you can take us with you when you change jobs. This means no lost super accounts and one set of low fees.
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Commission free financial advice
– access commission-free, fee-for-service financial advice through Industry Fund Financial Planning (IFFP).
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Compare AustralianSuper
Chant West Super AppleCheck is an online comparison tool that compares AustralianSuper's benefits and services with more than 100 retail super funds.
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Join AustralianSuper
- Click here to become an AustralianSuper member or employer.
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* In calculating historical returns for AustralianSuper, where both funds (ARF & STA) offered the equivalent option, the returns have been asset weighted across both options on a monthly basis as per industry best practice. Please note that past performance is no indication of future returns.