Our Balanced option is mostly invested in growth assets like shares and private equity. It has a target split of 75% growth assets and 25% defensive assets.
The Balanced option forms part of MySuper Lifecycle for members in the MANAGE phase (ages 56 to 64).
This might be a suitable option if you:
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Investment Objective
(after fees, costs and tax) over rolling 10-year periods.
Timeframe
Suited to investors who are prepared to invest in this option for 7 or more years.
Risk
Short-term risk:
6 - High
Long-term risk:
2 - Low
Estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20-year period: 4 to less than 6 times.
Cost of product for $50,000 account balance1
Calculation of the fees and costs that can affect your super investment over a 1-year period.
1 The cost of product assumes a balance of $50,000. It includes administration fees. It also includes an estimate of ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’. ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’ are based on the fees and costs for the year ended 30 June 2024, other than performance fees which are a 5-year average. Fees and costs can vary from year to year. The amount you’ll pay in future years will depend on the fees and costs incurred by the trustee in managing the investment option. Other fees and costs may apply. If you have insurance, premiums will apply. Refer to the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
This is the target percentage that will be invested in growth assets and defensive assets.
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| Target | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Growth assets | 75% | 55% - 95% |
| Defensive assets | 25% | 5% - 45% |
These are the target and asset allocation ranges for the option, effective 30 September 2024.
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| Target | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian shares | 22% | 12% - 32% |
| International shares | 33% | 23% - 43% |
| Private equity | 6% | 0% - 26% |
| Infrastructure | 11.5% | 0% - 32% |
| Property | 6.5% | 0% - 27% |
| Liquid alternatives (Growth) | 1% | 0% - 21% |
| Liquid alternatives (Defensive) | 0% | 0% - 10% |
| Credit income | 5% | 0% - 25% |
| Fixed income | 10% | 0% - 25% |
| Cash | 5% | 0% - 45% |
| Currency exposure | 22% | 0% - 43% |
Investment Objective
(after fees, costs and tax) over rolling 10-year periods.
Timeframe
Suited to investors who are prepared to invest in this option for 7 or more years.
Risk
Short-term risk:
6 - High
Long-term risk:
2 - Low
Estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20-year period: 4 to less than 6 times.
Cost of product for $50,000 account balance2
Calculation of the fees and costs that can affect your super investment over a 1-year period.
2 The cost of product assumes a balance of $50,000. It includes administration fees. It also includes an estimate of ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’. ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’ are based on the fees and costs for the year ended 30 June 2024, other than performance fees which are a 5-year average. Fees and costs can vary from year to year. The amount you’ll pay in future years will depend on the fees and costs incurred by the trustee in managing the investment option. Other fees and costs may apply. If you have insurance, premiums will apply. Refer to the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
This is the target percentage that will be invested in growth assets and defensive assets.
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| Target | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Growth assets | 75% | 55% - 95% |
| Defensive assets | 25% | 5% - 45% |
These are the target and asset allocation ranges for the option, effective 30 September 2024.
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| Target | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian shares | 22% | 12% - 32% |
| International shares | 33% | 23% - 43% |
| Private equity | 6% | 0% - 26% |
| Infrastructure | 11.5% | 0% - 32% |
| Property | 6.5% | 0% - 27% |
| Liquid alternatives (Growth) | 1% | 0% - 21% |
| Liquid alternatives (Defensive) | 0% | 0% - 10% |
| Credit income | 5% | 0% - 25% |
| Fixed income | 10% | 0% - 25% |
| Cash | 5% | 0% - 45% |
| Currency exposure | 22% | 0% - 43% |
Investment Objective
(after fees, costs and tax) over rolling 10-year periods.
Timeframe
Suited to investors who are prepared to invest in this option for 7 or more years.
Risk
Short-term risk:
6 - High
Long-term risk:
2 - Low
Estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20-year period: 4 to less than 6 times.
Cost of product for $50,000 account balance3
Calculation of the fees and costs that can affect your super investment over a 1-year period.
^As the Aware Super Term Allocated Pension (TAP) invests in the same way as Aware Super Retirement Income, this information also applies to members in the TAP.
3 The cost of product assumes a balance of $50,000. It includes administration fees. It also includes an estimate of ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’. ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’ are based on the fees and costs for the year ended 30 June 2024, other than performance fees which are a 5-year average. Fees and costs can vary from year to year. The amount you’ll pay in future years will depend on the fees and costs incurred by the trustee in managing the investment option. Other fees and costs may apply. If you have insurance, premiums will apply. Refer to the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
This is the target percentage that will be invested in growth assets and defensive assets.
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| Target | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Growth assets | 75% | 55% - 95% |
| Defensive assets | 25% | 5% - 45% |
These are the target and asset allocation ranges for the option, effective 30 September 2024.
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| Target | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian shares | 23.5% | 13% - 34% |
| International shares | 31.5% | 21% - 42% |
| Private equity | 6% | 0% - 26% |
| Infrastructure | 11.5% | 0% - 32% |
| Property | 6.5% | 0% - 27% |
| Liquid alternatives (Growth) | 1% | 0% - 21% |
| Liquid alternatives (Defensive) | 0% | 0% - 10% |
| Credit income | 5% | 0% - 25% |
| Fixed income | 10% | 0% - 25% |
| Cash | 5% | 0% - 45% |
| Currency exposure | 21% | 0% - 42% |
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