investment options
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The why and how of direct investment super options
If more control over the investments and tax in your super is appealing but you don’t fancy the additional attention and time an SMSF requires, direct investing with a public-offer fund could be for you.
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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 31 December 2024. Conservative funds have 21-40% invested in growth assets.
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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 31 December 2024. Balanced funds have 41-60% invested in growth assets.
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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 31 December 2024. High Growth funds have 81-95% invested in growth assets.
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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 31 December 2024. All Growth funds have 96-100% invested in growth assets.
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Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)
While a host of new entrants made the top 10 in 2024, over 10 years the top performers are remarkably stable and a much better indicator of long-term excellence.
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Balanced, Growth, Defensive: What’s in a name?
If you are confused about the meaning of super investment option labels like Balanced, Growth and Defensive you’re not alone. Even the funds can’t agree.
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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 are prepared to tolerate along the way.
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How to choose an investment option for your super pension
Selecting the right investment option for your super pension has a big impact on how much money you can spend during your retirement years.
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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.
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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.
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