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Comparing super funds

There are all sorts of reasons why you might want to compare super funds.

You may want to check how your fund stacks up against the rest, choose a new fund or simply to gain a better understanding of what’s on offer.

This section includes articles on different types of super funds, how to compare them with each other and against set benchmarks, and where to go for information about fund performance.

As a first step, the following are key articles that describe how to compare super funds.

What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?

February 26, 2021

Super and pension funds with the lowest fees

February 16, 2021

Super funds with the lowest fees for life and TPD insurance

January 20, 2021

How your super fund works and who’s who in your fund

January 4, 2021

Super and pension fund performance: Where does your fund rank?

November 12, 2020

How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps

October 1, 2020

List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds

April 1, 2020

What are the different types of super funds?

March 9, 2020

How to benchmark your super fund

January 4, 2020

Fund Performance: SMSFs vs APRA super funds

May 7, 2019

Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Comparing super funds.

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Which super funds accept transfers from KiwiSaver accounts?

April 8, 2021 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

If you have savings in a KiwiSaver account, you can voluntarily transfer them to an Australian super fund under the provisions of a Trans-Tasman Retirement Savings Portability scheme that was introduced on 1 July 2013.

Industry super funds lead retail funds in assets, satisfaction and performance

March 4, 2021 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

APRA statistics released this week show retail funds have lost nearly $23 billion in value since December 2017, while over the same period industry funds grew by nearly $40 billion. This represents a change in value of assets of -6% for retail funds and +4% for industry funds.

What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?

February 26, 2021 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

MySuper funds have been around since 2014, but they are undergoing change in an effort to improve investment performance and lower fees.

How your super fund works and who’s who in your fund

January 4, 2021 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Ever wondered why your super fund is set up like it is, or who provides all the services to members? We have the simple answers to all your questions.

Super funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2020/21

December 9, 2020 by Barbara Drury 2 Comments

Money Magazine announced its superannuation Best of the Best Awards 2021 on December 3, 2020 based on research by Rainmaker.

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How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps

October 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Superannuation is a long-term investment but that doesn’t mean you can afford to put off thinking about it indefinitely.

What are lifecycle super funds, and how do they perform?

September 16, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

The surprisingly strong share market rally from April through to August resulted in strong positive returns for all Lifecycle cohorts during that period.

10 points to check on your annual super fund statement

September 2, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Checking your annual super fund statement is important. Here are 10 key points you need to review to ensure your super fund is working hard for you.

Sunsuper named Chant West Super Fund of the Year

May 19, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

It was fitting that sustainability and a focus on the long term were the focus of this year’s Chant West Super Fund of the Year Awards.

List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds

April 1, 2020 by Robert Barnes Leave a Comment

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.

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What are the different types of super funds?

March 9, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Whatever your circumstances, it’s important to canvass all your options before you make your final selection. It’s also worth remembering that your choice of fund is not a life sentence. If you are unhappy with your fund for whatever reason, you are free to switch funds provided you have choice.

Investing your super savings? What lifecycle funds can teach you

March 3, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

When it comes to investing your super, working out what mix of assets to use is tricky. But new research shows there are important issues to remember when selecting your mix of investment assets.

Which are the largest super funds?

January 14, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

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.

How to benchmark your super fund

January 4, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Is your super fund a star performer or a lemon? Follow our 6-step guide to assess if your super fund is right for you.

APRA ‘heatmap’ raises the heat on underperforming super funds

December 12, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

APRA has released a ‘heatmap’ of MySuper superannuation funds designed to smoke out underperformers. We look at why it’s come about, and what insights it presents.

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