Balanced option
For members seeking to earn moderately high returns over the medium to long term through growth, but wish to lower the risk of rapid changes in value over the short term. This is the default option for members aged under 60 who do not nominate an investment option.
Investment strategy
The Balanced option has a moderate bias towards growth assets such as Australian and international shares and property. This is balanced by an allocation towards financial assets such as Australian and international fixed interest securities and cash.
Target asset allocation*
74% growth assets, 26% financial assets
Balanced option asset allocation and ranges
*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 + 3% pa
Investment timeframe
4 – 6 years
Balanced option 5 year returns†
† Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Further information