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End of year performance December 2025

Published February 2026

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Susan Orr
Hostplus
5 min read
Updated 24 Feb 2026
  • Performance

We’re proud to report that Hostplus delivered double-digit returns across all balanced and growth accumulation investment options for the calendar year.

Our Balanced (MySuper) option delivered a return of 10.51% for the 2025 calendar year and achieved 8.71% per annum over the past 10 years.1  

Throughout 2025, global share markets experienced robust growth, with emerging, global and Australian markets all generating strong returns.  

Concerns around US tariff announcements created volatility in April, but these were largely overcome as the year progressed.  

Inflation eased in most major economies during 2025, signaling interest rates may have peaked, and helping stabilise markets. And despite mixed conditions in the final quarter, global markets once again rallied toward the year end. 

Watch Susan Orr, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, provide an update on our investment performance.

All of Hostplus’ pre-mixed investment options delivered positive returns for accumulation members in 2025.  

 

Pre-mixed investment option returns to 31 December 2025
 1 year5 years p.a.7 years p.a.

Signature

High Growth12.68%--
Growth11.89%9.41%9.85%
Balanced (MySuper)10.51%8.95%8.71%
Conservative9.18%6.58%6.71%
Stable7.10%4.89%4.78%
Defensive5.54%--

Indexed

Indexed High Growth11.94%--
Indexed Growth11.45%--
Indexed Balanced10.40%8.88%8.27%
Indexed Conservative8.65%--
Indexed Stable7.08%--
Indexed Defensive5.65%--

Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)

SRI - High Growth11.80%--
SRI - Balanced10.12%8.52%-
SRI - Defensive5.05%--

Source: Hostplus data as of 31 December 2025. Returns are net of investment fees and costs. Other fees and costs apply. Refer to the PDS for more information, available at hostplus.com.au/pds. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. 

Hostplus’ Balanced (MySuper) option is still ranked number 1 over 10 and 20 years.

Over the longer term, our proven investment approach has delivered excellent results for members in our Balanced (MySuper) option. It’s still ranked the number one MySuper option in Australia over 10 and 20 years to 31 December 2025, according to SuperRatings. 

Hostplus End of year performance December 2025

Source: Hostplus Balanced investment option compared to the SuperRatings Accumulation Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR MySuper Index as at 31 December 2025. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

These impressive outcomes demonstrate how our diversified approach is designed to support members through all market conditions, and the benefits of sticking to a long-term strategy. 

Get help when you need it

If you’d like to review your investment options or learn more about how to make the most of your retirement, log in to Member Online, download the Hostplus app or speak with one of our financial advisers. We’re here to help you make confident decisions about your super.

1. Source: SuperRatings Accumulation Fund Crediting Rate Survey – SR Balanced (60-76) Index at 31 December 2025. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.