Overseas Shares
This option invests in shares listed on the stock exchanges around the world, including both developed and emerging markets.
10.70%
11.74%
10-year average
annual super return
as at 30 June 2023
annual super return
as at 30 June 2023
10-year average
annual pension return
as at 30 June 2023
annual pension return
as at 30 June 2023
For the returns over various time periods see the
performance page.
Why you’d invest
Invest in this option if you have an investment timeframe of at least seven years. It’s for those wanting to achieve potentially higher long-term returns, from a portfolio of global shares, who are willing to accept higher levels of volatility in returns and the possibility of negative returns over the short term.
The minimum investment timeframe is 7–10 years.
Return objective
To outperform the return of the overseas share market (as measured by the MSCI All Country World ex-Australia Index in $AUD adjusted for implied superannuation tax).
Risk level
High
The likelihood of a negative annual return is 5.8 in every 20 years.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.
High
The likelihood of a negative annual return is 5.8 in every 20 years.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.
Asset class mix
Allocation table for Super & TTI
| Asset class | Benchmark | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas shares* | 100% | n/a |
Allocation table for Pension
| Asset class | Benchmark | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas shares* | 100% | n/a |
*For liquidity purposes, this option may hold up to 10% cash.
More about investing
Fees and costs
Each of our investment options has its own set of fees that covers the costs of managing your investments.
See our fee structure
Investment returns
Discover how your investments measure up against their return objectives and industry benchmarks.
Check our performance
Your investment choices
No two CareSuper members are the same so we offer 13 different investment choices.
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