Best performing super funds in Australia
What are the best performing super funds in Australia? Below is a list of super funds whose investment options on Canstar’s database have delivered the highest investment returns for the age range and balance shown.
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What is superannuation?
Superannuation is the portion of your earnings and savings that is placed in a fund and typically held there for you to use after you retire. The objective of superannuation is to provide income in retirement that substitutes or supplements the Australian Age Pension.
The money that is held for you within a superannuation fund is usually invested in a range of assets, including shares and property. Most superannuation funds let their customers choose how their superannuation balance is invested. The income earned by your superannuation investments is taxed concessionally, according to the Australian Taxation Office.
Given that superannuation will typically represent the bulk of retirement savings for many Australians, choosing a superannuation fund should ideally be a well-researched strategic decision.
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Joshua Sale, Group Manager, Research & Ratings
As Canstar’s Ratings Manager, Josh Sale is responsible for the methodology and delivery of Canstar’s Superannuation Star Ratings and Awards. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, Josh has worked behind the scenes for the last five years to develop Star Ratings and Awards that help connect consumers with the right super fund for them.
He believes that for many Australians, superannuation is arguably the most important financial product they will ever have, as the fees you’re paying and your fund’s performance could be the difference between a comfortable retirement and struggling to pay the bills.
When it comes to his own super, the phrase ‘set and forget’ is not in Josh’s vocabulary. Not only does he check his super balance monthly, he maintains spreadsheets with projections to ensure he’s on track for retirement. He is passionate about helping others to actively monitor their super and make sure they are on track for the best retirement possible.
As one of Canstar’s spokespeople, Josh has been interviewed on a wide range of personal finance topics by media outlets such as the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine.
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