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 JuneSuperPension
2022-5.0%-5.0%
202130.2%30.2%
2020-9.3%-9.3%
20198.7%8.8%
201813.5%13.9%
3 year average5.3%5.3%
5 year average7.6%7.7%
10 year average10.1%10.8%