Our International Shares option invests in a portfolio of companies listed on global stock exchanges in developed markets. This option is passively managed, meaning it will closely match the benchmark, and unhedged, meaning its value will fluctuate due to both changes in share prices and currency movements.
May suit members who:
Understanding passive management
Investment objective
To track the return of the Aware Super Custom Index on MSCI World ex-Australia1 (AUD), before fees, costs and tax.
Timeframe
Minimum suggested investment timeframe.
Risk
Estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20-year period:
6 or more times
Short-term risk:
7 - Very High
Long-term risk:
3 - Low to Medium
1 A custom index calculated by MSCI based on the Responsible Ownership criteria provided by Aware Super. This benchmark excludes, or has a reduced weighting to, some of the most carbon intensive companies. In accordance with our fund-wide investment restrictions, companies generating revenue from tobacco, thermal coal or controversial weapons (above applicable materiality thresholds) are also excluded. See the ‘Carbon-constrained benchmarks’ and ‘Responsible Ownership’ sections of the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
2 Includes ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’, excludes ‘Administration fees’. Indicative only based on historical fee and cost data as at 30 June 2025. 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. Refer to the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
Spreading your super across different types of assets is called diversification. This can help reduce the risk of negative returns. Keep in mind that if you:
you could be exposing your super to a greater risk of loss.
Below are the option’s asset allocation targets and ranges, effective 30 September 2025.
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| International Shares | Target | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International shares | 100% | 95 - 100% |
| Cash | 0% | 0 - 5% |
Investment objective
To track the return of the Aware Super Custom Index on MSCI World ex-Australia1 (AUD), before fees, costs and tax.
Timeframe
Minimum suggested investment timeframe.
Risk
Estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20-year period:
6 or more times
Short-term risk:
7 - Very High
Long-term risk:
3 - Low to Medium
1 A custom index calculated by MSCI based on the Responsible Ownership criteria provided by Aware Super. This benchmark excludes, or has a reduced weighting to, some of the most carbon intensive companies. In accordance with our fund-wide investment restrictions, companies generating revenue from tobacco, thermal coal or controversial weapons (above applicable materiality thresholds) are also excluded. See the ‘Carbon-constrained benchmarks’ and ‘Responsible Ownership’ sections of the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
2 Includes ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’, excludes ‘Administration fees’. Indicative only based on historical fee and cost data as at 30 June 2025. 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. Refer to the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
Spreading your super across different types of assets is called diversification. This can help reduce the risk of negative returns. Keep in mind that if you:
you could be exposing your super to a greater risk of loss.
Below are the option’s asset allocation targets and ranges, effective 30 September 2025.
Scroll table horizontally on mobile
| International Shares | Target | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International shares | 100% | 95 - 100% |
| Cash | 0% | 0 - 5% |
Investment objective
To track the return of the Aware Super Custom Index on MSCI World ex-Australia1 (AUD), before fees, costs and tax.
Timeframe
Minimum suggested investment timeframe.
Risk
Estimated number of negative annual returns over any 20-year period:
6 or more times
Short-term risk:
7 - Very High
Long-term risk:
3 - Low to Medium
* 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.
1 A custom index calculated by MSCI based on the Responsible Ownership criteria provided by Aware Super. This benchmark excludes, or has a reduced weighting to, some of the most carbon intensive companies. In accordance with our fund-wide investment restrictions, companies generating revenue from tobacco, thermal coal or controversial weapons (above applicable materiality thresholds) are also excluded. See the ‘Carbon-constrained benchmarks’ and ‘Responsible Ownership’ sections of the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
2 Includes ‘Investment fees and costs’ and ‘Transaction costs’, excludes ‘Administration fees’. Indicative only based on historical fee and cost data as at 30 June 2025. 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. Refer to the relevant PDS or Handbook for more information.
Spreading your super across different types of assets is called diversification. This can help reduce the risk of negative returns. Keep in mind that if you:
you could be exposing your super to a greater risk of loss.
Below are the option’s asset allocation targets and ranges, effective 30 September 2025.
Scroll table horizontally on mobile
| International Shares | Target | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International shares | 100% | 95 - 100% |
| Cash | 0% | 0 - 5% |
You can choose to invest in one option or a combination of options. And you can switch your investment options at any time for free.
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