Member direct vs SMSFs
Many large superannuation funds now offer a member direct option which can be a good training ground for anyone considering an SMSF.
investment options
Is it time to change your super investment option?
Your current investment option plays a big role in determining the investment return your super receives each year. Maybe it’s time to take a closer look.
Risk profiling and your investment choice
We all want a decent return on our investments, but it’s important to understand how much risk you can tolerate along the way.
Best performing super funds: All Growth category (96–100%)
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing All Growth super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2021. All Growth funds have 96-100% invested in growth assets.
Best performing super funds: High Growth category (81–95%)
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing High Growth funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2021. High Growth funds have 81-95% invested in growth assets.
Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)
In a year of impressive returns all round, some funds outshone the rest. We reveal the top 10 Growth funds over one year and 10 years.
Best performing super funds: Balanced category (41–60%)
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Balanced super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2021. Balanced funds have 41-60% invested in growth assets.
Best performing super funds: Conservative category (21–40%)
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Conservative super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2021. Conservative funds have 21-40% invested in growth assets.
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.
How to choose an investment option for your super pension
Selecting the right investment option for your super pension can have a big impact on how much money you have to spend during your retirement years.
How risky is your super?
The three drivers of investment success are time, returns and risk. Try to remove risk and in time you’ll rue your lost returns.
What is a growth asset? Time to set some standards
It’s been a long time coming, but a group of superannuation industry professionals is proposing a set of standards to categorise growth and defensive assets.
Balanced, Growth, Defensive: What’s in a name?
A rising chorus of superannuation industry professionals agree the current labelling of super investment options is past its use by date, but that’s where the agreement ends.
How to change your investment option: 6 points to check before you switch
If you’re unhappy with how your super savings have grown, it’s worth considering whether you’re in the right investment option in your super fund. To help you work through the process of making an investment option switch, check out our simple explainer.
How to grow your super: Know your risk profile
What’s your risk profile and why is it key to one of the most important decisions you can make when it comes to boosting your super account?
