How to choose an option
A suggested approach is:
1. Understand asset classes and risk
Understand the asset classes that make up each investment option.
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Find out about the relationship between
risk and return for each asset class.
2. Review your investment options
Consider each option, including its objectives, asset allocation and returns.
View all investment options:
3. Make your choice
To make a choice, you can either:
Find out more about choosing your option
This is a summary only.
For more detailed information on investing and investment choice, read our Investment Choice Guide.
To help you understand the type of investor you are and how you feel about risk, you can take the Risk profile quiz.
Do I have to make an investment choice?
No you don’t. If you don’t make an investment choice when you join, we’ll invest your account in the Balanced option*. You can switch from this option if and when you want to make a choice. Our Balanced option invests across shares, property, infrastructure, hedge funds, fixed interest and cash. It has been designed to meet the investment needs of a majority of members.
Need some help?
If you need assistance to make an investment choice, call us on 1300 300 273 and ask to speak to one of our Financial Education and Advice Team advisers – they can provide over-the-phone, financial advice at no cost. If you require a full financial plan, AustralianSuper members can also access commission-free financial advice from Industry Fund Financial Planning (IFFP)**. All advice from IFFP is provided on a fee-for-service basis.
*The Balanced option is the default option for AustralianSuper superannuation members. For AustralianSuper Pension members, the default option is the Balanced option until age 75, when the default becomes the Conservative Balanced option.
**Industry Fund Financial Planning (IFFP)
AustralianSuper does not recommend, endorse or accept responsibility for this product or service. Terms and conditions apply – these should be obtained from the relevant third-party organisation. AustralianSuper does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by the products and services provided by this third party. AustralianSuper may invest in this third party but does not receive any commissions from this organisation as a result of members using their products and services.