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Markets saw an improvement over May following April losses as equities stabilised. While not enough to fully regain the -1.6% fall in April, leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 1.0% to members over May. “As we approach the end of the financial year, funds will be seeking to consolidate

Higher than expected inflation data has shifted the discussion around the outlook for interest rates in April, resulting in falling equity and fixed interest markets both in Australian and globally. This was reflected in superannuation returns as funds reported their first negative monthly return since October 2023. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the

Super funds once again delivered a boost to members in March with another month of investment gains. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option generated a return of 1.9% for March. This takes the estimated return for the first 9 months of the financial year to 8.8%, making a double digit

Super returns maintained their momentum over the month as confidence that inflation is coming under control continued to build. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option generated a return of 1.8% for February. This brings the return to an estimated 6.7% for the median balanced option after the first 8 months