Investing for Members by AustralianSuper

This breadth of investments means that members can benefit from growth opportunities from across the world and through different types of assets including: 

Listed shares 

Owning listed shares means owning part of companies that are listed on a public exchange, like the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). AustralianSuper invests in Australian and international companies. 
Listed shares generally make money in two ways – through an increase in the share price and when companies pay dividends.  

Private equity 

Private equity involves investing in companies that are not listed on a public exchange like the ASX.  AustralianSuper co-invests in private equity, along with specialised private equity managers. 

Unlisted infrastructure 

Infrastructure investments are assets that provide essential public services. These include bridges, roads, airports and power plants. AustralianSuper’s portfolio includes large-scale infrastructure investments in Australia and international markets. 

Credit 

Credit investments involve providing finance for an agreed period in exchange for a return. AustralianSuper has a specialised team that invests in private credit opportunities directly in the property and infrastructure sectors.  

Fixed Interest 

Fixed interest investments provide income from interest payments. Fixed interest investments include bonds and debt issued by governments and companies.  

Cash 

Cash investments are short-term money market instruments. These are issued by banks, like the CBA, NAB and Westpac, governments and companies.  

Global diversification 

AustralianSuper has investments throughout the world. This helps support Australia’s economy while members benefit from growth in local and international markets. Importantly, this global approach can help reduce investment risk through diversification. 

For a comprehensive look at understanding where AustralianSuper invests, click here.

^{1. Thinking Ahead Institute, Global top 300 pension funds, September 2022.} 

^{Investment returns are not guaranteed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. 
This information may be general financial advice which doesn’t take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a decision about AustralianSuper, you should think about your financial requirements and refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. A Target Market Determination (TMD) is a document that outlines the target market a product has been designed for. Find the TMDs at australiansuper.com/tmd. Sponsored by AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, ABN 94 006 457 987, AFSL 233788, Trustee of AustralianSuper ABN 65 714 394 898.}