Conservative
The Conservative option may suit members who want to invest for over 3 years or more and accept a low to medium level of risk and fluctuations in returns.
The information below covers Super, Pre-retirement Super Pensions (TTR) and Retirement Super Pensions (Pension Account).
Note: The Conservative investment option is new, and was launched on 27 September 2021.
Think before you switch
While switching investment options in volatile markets might give you some comfort now, over the long term it may reduce the earning potential of your super, and that could mean less money in retirement.
For most people, super is a long-term investment. That means you shouldn't let short-term performance influence your long-term investment strategy.
You should only consider switching investment options if it is in line with your long-term investment strategy.
Super
TTR
Pension Account
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Dashboard
Investment return objective:
Annual return 1.5% higher than the Consumer Price Index over rolling 5 year periods.
Minimum suggested investment timeframe:
3 years or more
Strategy:
Invests in a broad mix of low risk assets with a limited exposure to return-seeking assets, to limit the risk of loss in a given year. Over the long term, Conservative investment option returns are expected to be lower than Moderate, Balanced (MySuper) and High Growth, but higher than Cash Plus option returns.
May suit:
Members who want to invest for over 3 years or more and accept a low to medium level of risk and fluctuations in returns.
Investment risk:
Low to medium - the expected frequency of negative annual returns over any 20 year period is 1 to less than 2 years.
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Returns
Annual returns
The Conservative option first full year of reporting was for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The annual returns for this option are:- 6.03% for the year ended 30 June 2024
- 4.60% for the year ended 30 June 2023
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Asset allocation
Strategic benchmark
Asset type Strategic benchmark % Australian shares 11.0% Overseas shares 9.0% Overseas shares hedged to $A 5.5% Unlisted infrastructure 7.0% Unlisted property 7.0% Credit 7.0% Australian fixed interest 17.0% Overseas fixed interest 21.0% Cash/Interest-bearing securities 15.5% Total growth assets 38.5% Total defensive assets 61.5%
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Dashboard
Investment return objective:
Annual return 1.5% higher than the Consumer Price Index over rolling 5 year periods.
Minimum suggested investment timeframe:
3 years or more
Strategy:
Invests in a broad mix of low risk assets with a limited exposure to return-seeking assets, to limit the risk of loss in a given year. Over the long term, Conservative investment option returns are expected to be lower than Moderate, Balanced (MySuper) and High Growth, but higher than Cash Plus option returns.
May suit:
Members who want to invest for over 3 years or more and accept a low to medium level of risk and fluctuations in returns.
Investment risk:
Low to medium - the expected frequency of negative annual returns over any 20 year period is 1 to less than 2 years.
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Returns
Annual returns
The Conservative option first full year of reporting was for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The annual returns for this option are:- 6.03% for the year ended 30 June 2024
- 4.60% for the year ended 30 June 2023
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Asset allocation
Strategic benchmark
Asset type Strategic benchmark % Australian shares 11.0% Overseas shares 9.0% Overseas shares hedged to $A 5.5% Unlisted infrastructure 7.0% Unlisted property 7.0% Credit 7.0% Australian fixed interest 17.0% Overseas fixed interest 21.0% Cash/Interest-bearing securities 15.5%
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Dashboard
Investment return objective:
Annual return 1.5% higher than the Consumer Price Index over rolling 5 year periods.
Minimum suggested investment timeframe:
3 years or more
Strategy:
Invests in a broad mix of low risk assets with a limited exposure to return-seeking assets, to limit the risk of loss in a given year. Over the long term, Conservative investment option returns are expected to be lower than Moderate, Balanced (MySuper) and High Growth, but higher than Cash Plus option returns.
May suit:
Members who want to invest for over 3 years or more and accept a low to medium level of risk and fluctuations in returns.
Investment risk:
Low to medium - the expected frequency of negative annual returns over any 20 year period is 1 to less than 2 years.
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Returns
Annual returns
The Conservative option first full year of reporting was for the financial year ended 30 June 2023. The annual returns for this option are:- 6.93% for the year ended 30 June 2024
- 5.15% for the year ended 30 June 2023
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Asset allocation
Strategic benchmark
Asset type Strategic benchmark % Australian shares 11.0% Overseas shares 9.0% Overseas shares hedged to $A 5.5% Unlisted infrastructure 7.0% Unlisted property 7.0% Credit 7.0% Australian fixed interest 17.0% Overseas fixed interest 21.0% Cash/Interest-bearing securities 15.5%
Need help choosing the right investment option for you?
We offer a range of investment options to suit the needs of different people. To find out more about our investment options, call us on 1800 222 071 between 8am and 8pm (AEST/AEDT) weekdays.
Note: When markets are highly volatile - as they are currently - the Cash Plus investment option may produce small negative returns over short time periods.
DISCLAIMER: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a fund.