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Super fund average returns

Super fund average returns

For most working Australians, superannuation is likely to be their main financial asset outside the family home. That means most of us have a vested interest in financial markets and how super funds are performing.

It’s important to track how super funds are performing in general so that you can assess how well your own super fund is performing.

SuperGuide provides regular updates on the performance of the superannuation sector, for periods of one month up to 15 years. We have articles comparing the main super investment options, grouped according to the weighting of growth assets (shares and property), and asset classes.

Our Investment Performance Reckoners allow you to compare the performance of different investment options and asset classes over the past decade or more.

If you are a member of a retail MySuper default product, you are probably invested in a lifecycle product, so we cover these separately.

Don’t get too anxious about any monthly, quarterly or even annual losses though. It’s important to keep in mind that super is a long-term investment – your money could be locked away for 40 years or more, until you retire or reach a condition of release.

While short-term ups and downs might grab headlines, it’s long-term returns that count, although as you near retirement you may want keep a closer eye on the short-term performance.

See also our Investment performance reckoners.

Set out below are the latest articles that relate to super fund average returns.

Super fund performance: Monthly returns to May 2022

Super fund performance: Monthly returns to May 2022

June 20, 2022

Super fund returns fell 1% in May on a world of worries that have worsened since, pointing to negative returns this financial year.

Super fund performance reckoner: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories

Super fund performance reckoner: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories

June 20, 2022

In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.

PremiumMembers benefit from more superannuation board diversity

Members benefit from more superannuation board diversity

June 13, 2022

More women and people of diverse backgrounds on superannuation fund boards should translate to better outcomes for members.

PremiumPension fund performance to December 2021

Pension fund performance to December 2021

February 17, 2022

Superannuation pension funds delivered another stellar stellar performance to retirees in the year to December 2021, with the median Growth fund (61–80% growth assets) up an impressive 15%.

Super fund performance over 29 calendar years (to December 2021)

Super fund performance over 29 calendar years (to December 2021)

January 20, 2022

In this article we report median super fund performance for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years, up to 30 June 2021 and across five different investment options.

PremiumAnnual super fund performance Reckoners: Annual returns for 5 investment categories

Annual super fund performance Reckoners: Annual returns for 5 investment categories

January 20, 2022

In these reckoners you can view the median super fund returns for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years across five different investment options for the last 6 calendar and financial years.

The big picture: Focus on super’s long-term returns

The big picture: Focus on super’s long-term returns

September 20, 2021

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so we’ve created a visual representation of super’s value in the long run.

PremiumAPRA warn on climate change: What does it mean for your super?

APRA warn on climate change: What does it mean for your super?

August 4, 2019

Super funds, insurance companies and banks are all concerned about the cost of climate change to their products and operating costs. Here’s why it’s going to affect you…

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