Fixed Interest option

For members who are seeking a lower risk option but who wish to generate moderate income returns over the medium term. This option generally provides lower risk returns than shares, but returns can fluctuate.

Investment strategy

The Fixed Interest option invests primarily in Australian fixed interest securities and may have exposure to cash. A maximum of 30% may be invested in international fixed interest and a maximum of 50% may be invested in Australian cash, depending on market conditions.

Asset allocation

100% Financial assets

Fixed Interest option target asset allocation*

Fixed Interest option asset allocation

* The target asset allocation is used as a strategic guide for investing. This split of 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 + 2% pa

Investment timeframe

2 - 4 years

Fixed Interest option 5 year returns

  Accumulation returns Telstra Super RetireAccess® returns
2007/2008  1.59% 2.01%
2006/2007 4.23% 4.96%
2005/2006 3.79% 4.48%
2004/2005 6.06% 7.13%
2003/2004  2.07% 2.42%
5 year average 3.54% 4.18%

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