Comparing super funds
As a first step, the following are key articles that describe how to compare super funds:
Set out below are the latest articles that relate to comparing super funds.
Super fund mergers: What does it mean for members?
The urge to merge is gaining momentum among super funds, leaving members to weigh up the costs and benefits.
Super funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2022
In its first year as a public offer fund, UniSuper has won the top all-rounder gong awarded by both Chant West and SuperRatings.
Pension funds of the year 2022: What makes a winner?
Until now, the top pension fund award has been a two-horse race. But as more members retire, other funds are rising to the challenge.
How to read a super fund PDS
Are you and your super fund a perfect match? All will be revealed in your fund’s product disclosure statement.
What are lifecycle super funds, and how do they perform?
These days many Australians have their retirement savings in a lifecycle super fund, often by default. All the more reason to understand how they work, how they perform, and who they suit.
How to benchmark your super fund
If you’re unhappy with your super fund’s performance, it’s getting easier to check how it stacks up against the best of the rest. We explain how.
Which are the largest super funds?
Superannuation is now very much super-sized, with 187 super funds and $2.9 trillion invested. Here we list the 20 largest super funds in Australia so that you can benchmark your own fund.
What are the different types of super funds?
When it comes to super funds, there’s a wealth of choice and your choice of fund can make a big difference to your wealth. So it pays to know what’s what.
What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling.
List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds
On this page you can find a list of all super funds that are regulated by APRA. This is essentially every fund except for SMSFs and small APRA funds.
Latest super heatmaps highlight best and worst performers
For the first time, members of Choice super funds can see how their fund compares while members of MySuper funds can see if their fund has lifted its socks since last year.
What are defined benefit super funds?
Although defined benefit funds are disappearing in Australia, if you’re lucky enough to be a member, they can offer a valuable way to save for your retirement.
Fit cats and fat cats: Which are the best and worst super funds?
Chris Brycki from Stockspot talks about their 2021 Fat Cat Funds Report on the best and worst performing super funds, including how ESG options performed, and lessons for retirees and SMSFs.
Small APRA funds: What are they and why would I need one?
Small APRA funds aren’t sexy, but they can offer valuable benefits if you want more control of your super investments without the trustee responsibilities.
Your future now stapled to your super
New legislation will ‘staple’ members to their first super fund until they retire unless they choose otherwise. There are benefits but also some pitfalls to be aware of.
