Conservative Balanced

This option is designed to achieve a balance of risk and return by investing in a blend of assets, with an emphasis on fixed interest, cash and shares (Australian and overseas).
5.63%
6.18%
10-year average
annual super return
as at 30 June 2024
10-year average
annual pension return
as at 30 June 2024
For the returns over various time periods see the performance page.

Why you’d invest

Invest in this option if you are seeking returns above the rate of inflation over the long term, but with less volatility than might be experienced by the Balanced option.

The minimum investment timeframe is 3–5 years.

Return objective

To achieve returns after tax and fees that exceed the inflation rate by at least 2% per year (over rolling 10-year periods).

Risk level

Medium
The likelihood of a negative annual return is 3.0 in every 20 years for super and transition to retirement accounts.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.
Medium
The likelihood of a negative annual return is 2.9 in every 20 years for full pension accounts.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.

Asset class mix

Allocation table for Super & TTI

Asset class Benchmark Range
Australian Shares 18% 5-30
Overseas Shares 18% 5-30
Private equity 2% 0-10
Property 6% 0-15
Infrastructure 6% 0-20
Credit 8% 0-25
Alternatives (total) 9% 0-30
- Absolute return 9%
- Thematic opportunities 0%
Fixed Interest 14% 0-50
Cash 19% 0-50

Allocation table for Pension

Asset class Benchmark Range
Australian Shares 19% 5-30
Overseas Shares 15% 5-30
Private equity 2% 0-10
Property 7% 0-15
Infrastructure 6% 0-20
Credit 10% 0-25
Alternatives (total) 8% 0-30
- Absolute return 8%
- Thematic opportunities 0%
Fixed Interest 14% 0-50
Cash 19% 0-50
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