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With the AI thematic and a US federal rate cut bolstering international share market returns, superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 0.8% to members over September. International share markets delivered strong returns over the month, particularly markets in southeast Asia and the US. The returns cap off a strong first […]

Following a smooth start to the financial year in July, super balances continued to rise in August with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 1.3% to members over the month.   “In contrast to the volatility we saw at the beginning of August last year, returns have seen a

While increased volatility and a late rally were hallmarks of the double digit returns for FY25, super funds have had a smooth start to the new financial year, with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 1.5% to members over July. “Markets continue to tolerate increased volatility with both Australian

In a year of extraordinary global events, Australians can find comfort in their retirement balances continuing to grow. The first half of the year brought back some much-needed stability to fund returns; however, the second half saw extreme ups and downs as global events threw markets into turmoil. The final result, a double digit return

Super funds have delivered a third straight year of strong returns, with shares rallying in the final quarter to push full year returns into double digits. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 1.4% over the month of June, bringing the return for the year to 30 June 2025 to

After a small positive result in April, leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 2.6% to members over May. “As we approach the end of the financial year, we see that investors seem to be able to look past tariff uncertainty. Following the positive month, it appears funds are back

April saw volatility spike as markets reacted to Trump’s on again, off again, on again tariffs. Despite the turmoil, Australia’s superannuation funds posted a small positive return for April with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 0.6% to members.   “We saw a strong response from markets to the announcement