Growth option

For members who are seeking high returns over the long term and are willing to accept that this option involves a higher level of risk in the short term. The value of your investment may rise or fall in the short term, in order to achieve higher returns over the longer term.

Investment strategy

The Growth option has a strong bias toward growth assets , such as Australian and international shares and property, with a smaller allocation towards financial assets such as Australian and international fixed interest securities and cash.

Target asset allocation*

90% growth assets, 10% financial assets

Growth option asset allocation and ranges

Growth option asset allocation

*The target asset allocation is used as a strategic guide for investing. This split of growth and financial assets can vary from time to time as investment in each asset class may vary within the allowable ranges specified in brackets.


Return objective

CPI + 4% pa

Investment timeframe

6 or more years

Growth option 5 year returns

  Accumulation returns Telstra Super RetireAccess® returns
2010/2011
11.40%
13.65%
2009/2010 12.01% 15.02%
2008/2009 -14.42% -16.83%
2007/2008 -13.13% -14.20%
2006/2007 21.13% 23.15%
5 year average 2.36% 2.81%
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Further information