Australian Shares option

For members who are willing to accept higher levels of volatility in returns in order to achieve a potentially higher rate of long term growth than would be offered in a multi-sector portfolio. The aim of this portfolio is to achieve high returns over the long term through a diversified portfolio of Australian shares.

Investment strategy

The Australian Shares option has 100% exposure to Australian shares. Diversification is achieved through exposure to a number of investment managers with different styles.

Asset allocation

100% growth assets

Australian Shares option asset allocation

Australian Shares option asset allocation

Return objective

CPI + 5% pa

Investment timeframe

8 – 10 years

Australian Shares option 5 year returns

   Accumulation returns  Telstra Super RetireAccess® returns
 2008/2009 -15.93% -18.40%
 2007/2008 -11.54% -12.15%
 2006/2007 28.31% 31.13%
 2005/2006 24.83% 27.41%
 2004/2005 25.01% 27.94%
5 year average 8.29% 8.91%

† Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Further information