UPDATED BEST PERFORMING SUPER FUNDS
See the top super funds by investment category over 1 year and 10 years. Now updated to 30 June 2026.
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The 5 types of super funds explained
Knowing what type of super fund you’re in can make a lot of difference in retirement, so it’s worth checking if you haven’t already.
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Case study: Making super contributions from compensation payments
It’s not widely known, but it’s possible to put money from a personal injury compensation payment into super without many of the usual limits.
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Super fund performance: Monthly returns to August 2026
Super funds added to their gains in August, with share markets doing the heavy lifting despite worries about inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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Super news for August 2026
Government moves to tighten super consumer protections, More than one in three ask AI about super, AustralianSuper announces online advice and fee rise, Half of adults never seek retirement information, Deeming rates rise again from 20 September, Rest finds 43% unsure how to prepare, Working more can leave pensioners worse off, Vanguard chart puts a…
Upcoming webinar
SuperGuide members Q&A: September 2026
Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11:00 am AEST
In this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.
Q&A of the month
Q: I’m interested in using the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme, but I’m confused about the earnings that the ATO will calculate on my contributions. Do I receive compounding interest or only simple interest?
A: When calculating your available FHSS withdrawal amount, the ATO applies interest to the net amount of each of your eligible contributions, and that interest is compounded daily.
Interestingly, the interest rate is high compared with savings accounts outside super, and there’s also a potential tax saving, leaving more after-tax money for your first home purchase.
Learn more about the FHSS.
Tip of the month
The introduction of Payday Super in July means your employer now has to pay your super faster and more often. Check your super account transactions today to see the impact, and check you’re getting what you’re entitled to. Read more about what payday super means for you.
