SuperRatings

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

Monthly superannuation returns turned negative for the month of February. Despite an uncertain environment, it was only the second negative monthly return for the financial year; however, it was clear that signs of discomfort were emerging as markets digested the looming risks of tariffs and the effects that may result in the global economy. Leading

Despite a post-Christmas stumble resulting in December returns falling into the red, it was full steam ahead for funds over 2024, with returns boosting member balances in 10 out of the 12 months in the year. The median Balanced option reported a -0.4% return in December, but 11.1% for the full 2024 calendar year, comfortably exceeding

Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings has just finalised super fund estimated performance for calendar year 2024. It has been a year of surprisingly strong and consistent positive returns for the industry, where Superannuation funds have strongly benefited from international share exposure leading to double digit returns. The median Balanced option expected to return 11.5% return

Returns bounced back in November following the subdued October return, led by the strong performance of international shares, particularly in the US, following the outcome of the US presidential election. Superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 2.4% to members over the month. “Share exposure continued to drive super returns in November. Members

Funds faced a tougher market over October with superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 0.2% to members over the month. Most asset classes reported negative returns with international shares and cash the only major asset classes likely to deliver positive returns. For Balanced and Growth style options, their international share