Australian
shares
Aim
To provide a diversified investment in Australian shares.
Objective
To earn at least the benchmark return for Australian shares (S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index)
over a rolling 10 year period, net of tax and fees.
Strategy
Invest all of the assets in the Australian share market.
Strategic asset allocation
Australian Shares 90% – 100%
Cash 0% – 10%
Suitability
For members who:
have a long timeframe for their investment (7 years or more);
can tolerate risk and investment losses from time to time; and
understand the gains and losses that can occur in any share market.
Minimum investment time frame
If you choose this option, be prepared to stay invested for 7 years or more before it meets its objectives.
Expected frequency of a negative annual return
To have no more than six negative annual returns in any 20 year period (on average).
Annual returns
For the year ending 30 June | Super | Pension |
---|---|---|
2022 | -5.0% | -5.0% |
2021 | 30.2% | 30.2% |
2020 | -9.3% | -9.3% |
2019 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
2018 | 13.5% | 13.9% |
3 year average | 5.3% | 5.3% |
5 year average | 7.6% | 7.7% |
10 year average | 10.1% | 10.8% |