Property option

For members who accept that this option involves a moderate level of risk to achieve income returns and capital growth over the longer term.

Investment strategy

The Property option invests exclusively in property assets with a strong bias to listed property trusts. A maximum of 50% may be invested in direct property depending on market conditions. A portion may also be invested in international property for diversification reasons.

Asset allocation

100% growth assets

Property option target asset allocation*

Property option asset allocation

* The target asset allocation is used as a strategic guide for investing. This split of growth 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

5 - 7 years

Property option 5 year returns

   Accumulation returns  Telstra Super RetireAccess® returns
 2008/2009 -35.69% -40.52%
 2007/2008 -21.76% -24.69%
 2006/2007 18.78% 20.99%
 2005/2006 17.79% 20.24%
 2004/2005 20.31% -23.38%
5 year average -3.27% -4.27%

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