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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

Historically September has been a more subdued month for superannuation returns, however funds have delivered for members this year with superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 1.1% to members over the month. This year’s September return is expected to be the first-time in five years that most funds returns will

August was a turbulent month for markets, leading to some swings in superannuation returns with a strong downturn in the first two weeks followed by a swift recovery. Overall funds managed a small gain for members with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 0.4% to members over August.  “The

After a strong FY24 result, super funds made a good start to the new financial year with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 1.9% to members over July. However, markets quickly shed those gains in the first two weeks of August. “We saw returns retaining their momentum from last