Hostplus continues to deliver strong results, backed by global market momentum and a well-diversified investment strategy.
Hostplus’ Balanced option delivered a return of 3.66% for the September quarter and has delivered 9.89% per annum over the past 10 years for pension members.1
Global share markets climbed again through the September quarter, continuing a long rally since April. US shares outperformed Australian shares, driven by tech giants like Apple, Meta and Amazon, and better-than-expected
US economic growth.
Good investing isn’t only about benefiting from rising markets, though. It’s also about anticipating potential downturns and limiting their impact. That’s why we invest in a wide range of assets, not just listed shares.
Our strong, long-term returns are just one reason Hostplus has been named number one – three times over. This year alone we've been awarded Best Super Fund by both Money magazine and Mozo, and Provider of the Year by Finder. It's more proof that your super is in good hands.
Watch Sam Sicilia, Chief Investment Officer, provide an update on our investment performance.
All of Hostplus' pre-mixed options delivered positive returns for pension members over the 12 months to 30 September 2025.
| Pre-mixed investment option returns to 30 September 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment option | 1 year | 5 yrs p.a. | 10 yrs p.a. |
| Defensive | 6.73% | - | - |
| Indexed Defensive | 7.28% | - | - |
| Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - Defensive | 5.90% | - | - |
| Stable | 8.31% | 5.85% | 5.40% |
| Conservative | 10.77% | 8.05% | 7.61% |
| Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - Balanced | 11.55% | 10.80% | - |
| Balanced | 12.57% | 11.12% | 9.89% |
| Indexed Balanced | 12.90% | 11.21% | 9.43% |
| Growth | 14.45% | 11.93% | 11.21% |
| High Growth | 16.00% | - | - |
| Indexed High Growth | 16.44% | - | - |
| Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) - High Growth | 14.56% | - | - |
| CPIplus | 4.80% | - | - |
Source: Hostplus data as of 30 September 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 option is still a top performer over 10 and 15 years.
Over the longer term, our proven investment approach has delivered excellent results for pension members in our Balanced option.
It’s ranked one of the top-performing balanced options in Australia over 10 and 15 years to 30 September 2025, according to SuperRatings.
Source: Hostplus Balanced investment option compared to the SuperRatings Pension Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SRP50 Balanced (60-76) Index as at 30 September 2025. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
These impressive results show the power of diversification, active management, and sticking to a long-term plan.
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1. Source: SuperRatings Pension Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SRP50 Balanced (60-76) Index at 30 September 2025. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.