Growth Option
Objectives
- To achieve investment returns that exceed inflation* by at
least 3.5% per year over most rolling five-year periods. - To provide members with good prospects for long-term
growth in their superannuation
General investment mix
Mostly invests in ‘growth’ assets like shares and listed property, with a small investment in cash and bonds.
Target investment allocations (Strategy)
- Australian shares 35% (25-45)
- International shares 27% (17-37)
- Growth alternatives 15% (5-25)
- Defensive alternatives 13% (3-23)
- Direct property 8% (0-18)
- Fixed interest (bonds) 0% (0-10)
- Cash 2% (balance)
Each asset allocation may vary within the ranges denoted by ( )
Risks
Likelihood of a negative return no more than 9 years in 35 years.
Designed for members who have more than 5 years to retirement, or are planning to retire over the next 5 years but who still plan to invest their money for many years beyond this time to provide for their retirement needs.
*As measured by the Consumer Price Index
