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What to do if a member wants to leave an SMSF
Leaving an SMSF isn’t as simple as walking out the door. Trustees have to agree, and getting it wrong can be expensive.
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Pension fund performance to June 2026
Pension funds outpaced their accumulation equivalents again in FY26, with the median Growth option returning 10.8% for the year to June 2026.
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Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to June 2026
Pension funds capped off FY26 with the median Growth option up 10.8% for the year, extending a strong run despite Middle East tensions and lingering inflation concerns.
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Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)
While the top 10 Growth funds bounce around from year to year, the cream floats to the top over 10 years and tends to stay there.
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Super fund performance reckoners: Annual returns for 5 investment categories
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 since 2015.
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Super fund performance: Annual returns to June 2026
Super funds have now returned more than 9% for four financial years running, capping off another strong year to June 2026.
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Super fund performance: Monthly returns to June 2026
Super funds capped off the financial year with a fourth consecutive year of returns above 9%, defying tensions in the Middle East and lingering inflation worries.
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Super fund performance reckoners: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
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How to choose a super fund for your pension
It’s tempting to stick with your current fund, but that could cost you. Follow our simple steps to choose a product that could set you up for life.
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Pension funds with the lowest fees
Pension fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Find out how funds compare and which options were cheapest as at March 2026.
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Super funds with the lowest fees
Super fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Find out how funds compare and which options were cheapest as at March 2026.
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What’s your super risk profile? (Quiz)
Have you ever wondered if your super option is too risky for comfort, or too ‘safe’ to meet your retirement goals? Take our quiz to find the right investment ‘fit’ for your age and tolerance for risk.
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Does your super reflect your values?
A review of 15 major super funds found $89 billion invested in issues of concern, from fossil fuels to human rights. Most funds make it hard to find out what they hold, but there are ways to see inside your own.
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Where to find retirement income in addition to super
While a healthy super balance is comforting, in practice your retirement income is likely to come from a variety of sources.
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What concession cards are available for seniors and pensioners?
If you are a pensioner, self-funded retiree or still working in your 60s, don’t be shy; these concession cards are worth signing up for.
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How retirees are using home equity to boost income
If your retirement income falls short of your needs but you own your home, an equity release product can help bridge the gap.
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What is an investment-linked lifetime income stream?
It’s been a long time coming, but super funds are beginning to offer more flexible pension products offering income for life.
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Case study: Boosting retirement income with downsizer contributions
Lee and Mandy are retired and want to see whether downsizing could increase their retirement income.
