Fixed Interest
This option invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities, mainly fixed-rate bonds issued by Australian and overseas governments and companies, mortgage-backed securities and cash. The investment managers include specialist credit managers and other managers focused on managing sector and interest rate exposures.
5.71%
10-year average
annual super return
as at 30 June 2018
annual super return
as at 30 June 2018
For a detailed overview of this option including pension returns, visit the
performance page.
Why you’d invest
Invest in this option if you seek to maintain long-term capital security, while earning a rate of return above that of bank bills or from a cash management trust.
The minimum investment timeframe is 3+ years.
Return objective
To outperform returns from a mix of the Australian and overseas bond markets (as measured by a benchmark consisting of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite Bond Index and the Barclays Capital Global Aggregate Index [hedged]).
To achieve returns after tax and fees that exceed the inflation rate by at least 0.5% per year (over rolling 10-year periods).
Risk level
Very low
The chance of a negative annual return is 0.2 in every 20 years.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.
Asset mix
Allocation table for Super & TTI
| Asset class | Benchmark | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed interest | 65% | 50-100 |
| Cash | 35% | 0-50 |
Allocation table for Pension
| Asset class | Benchmark | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed interest | 65% | 50-100 |
| Cash | 35% | 0-50 |
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.
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Investment returns
Discover how your investments measure up against their return objectives and industry benchmarks.
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No two CareSuper members are the same so we offer 13 different investment choices.
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