Australian Shares

On 1 November 2024, the former CARE Super fund (ABN 98 172 275 725) merged into Spirit Super and the investment options in the merged fund were aligned with the former CARE Super fund investment options (other than the Long-term option (Managed Income only)). The figures on this page that relate to the period before 1 November 2024 reflect the performance for the corresponding former CARE Super fund investment options only (other than the Long-term option (Managed Income only)). Investment performance history for the Spirit Super investment options before 1 November 2024 can be viewed here.

Spirit Super investment performance history

Effective date: 09 Dec 2024

Australian Shares

This option invests mainly in shares of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The graph shows the value of an initial investment of $1,000 in this option over time.

    Data

    Performance

    The investment performance figure is normally updated yearly, and is net of fees, costs and investment related taxes. For returns over various time periods see our performance page.

    See important information below for more details. 

    8.64% 10-year average annual super return as at 30 June 2024
    Growth and defensive asset class mix
    100% growth
    0% defensive

    Return objective

    To outperform the return of the Australian share market (as measured by the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) after adjusting for implied super tax.

    See description

    Estimated investment and transaction fees and costs

    Deducted from investment returns before they're allocated to your account through the daily determination of unit prices.

    See Important information below for more details. 

    0.53% pa

    Risk level

    The likelihood of a negative annual return is 5.8 in every 20 years for super accounts.

    See important information below for more details. 

    High

    Unit price

    See important information below for more details. 
    $3.368359(updated by 06 December 2024)

    Suggested timeframe

    See important information below for more details. 
    7+ years

    Strategic asset allocation

    This is the target range for holdings in each asset class within an option. The asset allocation may be re-balanced within these ranges to help achieve the option’s investment return objective.

    For liquidity purposes, this option may hold up to 10% cash.

    Notes:
    Figures may not total 100% due to rounding.
    Strategic asset allocations as at 1 November 2024.

    Australian Shares

    This option invests mainly in shares of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

    The graph shows the value of an initial investment of $1,000 in this option over time.

      Data

      Performance

      The investment performance figure is normally updated yearly, and is net of fees, costs and investment related taxes. For returns over various time periods see our performance page.

      See important information below for more details.

      8.64% 10-year average annual super return as at 30 June 2024
      Growth and defensive asset class mix
      100% growth
      0% defensive

      Return objective

      To outperform the return of the Australian share market (as measured by the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) after adjusting for implied super tax.
      See description

      Estimated investment and transaction fees and costs

      Deducted from investment returns before they're allocated to your account through the daily determination of unit prices.

      See Important information below for more details. 

      0.53% pa

      Risk level

      The likelihood of a negative annual return is 5.8 in every 20 years for super accounts.

      See important information below for more details. 

      High

      Unit price

      See important information below for more details. 
      $3.368359(updated by 06 December 2024)

      Suggested timeframe

      See important information below for more details. 
      7+ years

      Strategic asset allocation

      This is the target range for holdings in each asset class within an option. The asset allocation may be re-balanced within these ranges to help achieve the option’s investment return objective.

      For liquidity purposes, this option may hold up to 10% cash.

      Notes:
      Figures may not total 100% due to rounding.
      Strategic asset allocations as at 1 November 2024.

      Australian Shares

      This option invests mainly in shares of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

      The graph shows the value of an initial investment of $1,000 in this option over time.

        Data

        Performance

        The investment performance figure is normally updated yearly, and is net of fees, costs and investment related taxes. For returns over various time periods see our performance page.

        See important information below for more details. 

        9.74% 10-year average annual pension return as at 30 June 2024
        Growth and defensive asset class mix
        100% growth
        0% defensive

        Return objective

        To outperform the return of the Australian share market (as measured by the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index).
        See description

        Estimated investment and transaction fees and costs

        Deducted from investment returns before they're allocated to your account through the daily determination of unit prices.

        See Important information below for more details. 

        0.53% pa

        Risk level

        The likelihood of a negative annual return is 5.8 in every 20 years for super accounts.

        See important information below for more details. 

        High

        Unit price

        See important information below for more details. 
        $3.877632(updated by 06 December 2024)

        Suggested timeframe

        See important information below for more details. 
        7+ years

        Strategic asset allocation

        This is the target range for holdings in each asset class within an option. The asset allocation may be re-balanced within these ranges to help achieve the option’s investment return objective.

        For liquidity purposes, this option may hold up to 10% cash.

        Notes:
        Figures may not total 100% due to rounding.
        Strategic asset allocations as at 1 November 2024.

        Performance

        Past performance isn’t necessarily an indication of future returns. The value of investments can rise or fall, and investment returns can be positive or negative. The figures shown are net investment returns, that is, after fees, costs and taxes have been paid. 

         

        Investment fees and costs and transaction costs 

        The investment and transaction fees and costs are estimates only. The actual fees and costs may vary from year to year. Please see the relevant PDS for details.

         

        Risk level

        The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure. Please see the relevant PDS for details.

         

        Unit prices  

        New unit prices for each investment option are calculated each business day and are generally available within two business days. Business days are limited to weekdays that are not a national public holiday, including the King’s Birthday (in all states except QLD & WA), or when the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is closed.

         

        Suggested timeframe

        For full information in relation to suggested/minimum time frames please see the relevant PDS.

        Fees and costs

        Each of our investment options has its own set of fees that covers the cost of managing your investments.

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