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When you compare super funds, look at long-term performance history, not just how the fund is performing today. AustralianSuper’s Balanced investment option has provided members with strong long-term returns over the last 10, 15 and 20 years2.
See how we compare
How your super fund performs over the long-term can make a big difference to your money for retirement. We focus on what that performance means for the net benefit of your super. See why choosing a top long-term performing fund2 could help you grow your money for the retirement you want. The table below shows how the net benefit of AustralianSuper’s Balanced option compares to others.
| Net Benefit Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 5 years | Over 10 years | Over 15 years | |
| AustralianSuper - Balanced | $22,560 | $78,012 | $184,785 |
| All super funds (average) - Balanced | $20,288 | $63,901 | $156,366 |
| Retail super funds (average) - Balanced | $18,348 | $55,362 | $132,198 |
* Net benefit refers to investment earnings to 30 June 2024 (less administration, investment fees and costs, transaction costs and taxes). Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
The table shows what a member would have for 5, 10 and 15 years to 30 June 2024, in addition to a $50,000 starting balance and employer contributions, assuming they started with a $50,000 annual salary7.
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Important information to consider
- Source:Zenith CW Pty Ltd (Chant West) (ABN 20 639 121 403). Chant West Super Fund Fee Survey June 2024. Survey compares administration fees and costs for MySuper products for a $50,000 balance. Other fees and costs apply. Fees may change in the future which may affect the outcome of this comparison.
- AustralianSuper Balanced investment option compared to the SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Balanced (60–76) Index to 30 June 2024. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Returns from equivalent investment options of the ARF and STA super funds are used for periods before 1 July 2006.
- APRA Quarterly superannuation fund level statistics March 2024. Released June 2024. AustralianSuper has over 3.4 million members and over $341 billion of members assets as at 30 June 2024.
- Readers Digest Most Trusted Brands – Superannuation category winner for 12 years running 2013-2024 according to research conducted by independent research agency Catalyst Research. Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund. Read the full methodology.
- Personal financial product advice is provided under the Australian Financial Services Licence held by a third party and not by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. Fees may apply.
- Thinking Ahead Institute, Willis Tower Watson, Global top 300 pension funds study, September 2023.
- Comparisons modelled by SuperRatings, commissioned by AustralianSuper. The outcome shows the average difference in ‘net benefit’, a measure of past investment earnings after administration fees and costs, investment fees and costs, transaction costs and taxes have been taken out. The results compare the AustralianSuper Balanced investment option and comparable balanced options, and comparable balanced options, for historical periods to 30 June 2024. Insurance premiums and other fees and costs may also apply. Outcomes vary between individual funds. See Assumptions for more details. Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
- Before making a decision to combine your super, consider any fees or charges that may apply, and the effect a transfer may have on benefits in your other fund such as insurance cover. We recommend you consider seeking financial advice.