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Conservative 

With a similar split of growth and defensive assets, Conservative Balanced does exactly what its name suggests. If you’re seeking a lower-risk investment approach with competitive long-term returns1, this could be the option for you.  

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At a glance  (Transition to Retirement)

Investment time frame
5 years +
Level of investment risk
Medium
Likelihood of negative returns
Growth/defensive allocation
57% growth / 43% defensive
Total investment fees and costs*
0.67%
Return target
CPI + 3.0% p.a. over 20 years
Net return^
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* Investment costs are based on estimated and actual information from the previous financial year. The costs payable in future years may be higher or lower. Administration and other fees also apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see the Pension Guide
^ Investment return over 10 years to 31 August 2024, net of investment fees and costs. Administration and other costs apply. Returns won’t display for options younger than 10 years. See investment returns page for returns over all available periods.

A medium level of risk

Sometimes it might suit your investment style to split your risk down the middle. Our Conservative Balanced option is designed for people with a medium risk appetite. It contains similar proportions of growth and defensive assets. 

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A diversified mix of assets

Conservative Balanced is a pre-mixed option, meaning it invests in different types of assets, including listed equities, fixed interest, cash, property, infrastructure, private equity, credit and alternatives.   

A top performer

The Conservative Balanced option ranks in the top quartile for investment returns over 10 years, compared to similar options.2 And that’s after all investment fees and taxes have been paid.  

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Who is Conservative Balanced suitable for?

Members with a five years–plus investment time frame who are seeking a diversified pre-mixed investment option with lower risk compared to our MySuper Balanced option. Conservative Balanced has been designed for members seeking a lower allocation to growth assets such as equities (shares) and a higher allocation to fixed interest and cash. It contains a similar proportion of growth and defensive assets. 

Our target 

asset mix 

Conservative Balanced
Asset class Benchmark Range 
Australian shares 16% 10–30% 
International shares (developed markets) 16% 10–30% 
International shares (emerging markets) 6% 0–15% 
Property 10% 0–25% 
Infrastructure 9% 0–25% 
Private equity 3%0–10% 
Credit 6%0–20% 
Alternatives 6%0–20% 
Diversified fixed interest 15%10–40%
Cash 13%5–25%

 

Head to Pension Online to choose the investment option that’s right for you. 

Past
performance 

Transition to Retirement

This table shows the 12-month net return for our Conservative Balanced option at 30 June each year. The net return is the money the investment has earned, minus investment costs and taxes.3 

Year20182019202020212022
Return 9.41%5.02%-0.21%14.49%-2.09%

This table shows the average net return for our Conservative Balanced option over 3, 5 and 10 years to 30 June 2022.3

Year3 years5 years10 years
Average return (p.a.) 3.80%5.15%-

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1. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund. 
2. Source: SuperRatings Pension Fund and Accumulation Fund Crediting Rate Surveys – SR25 Conservative Balanced (41–59) Index, June 2022. No independent performance surveys exist for Transition to Retirement products. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.
3. Administration and other fees also apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see the Pension Guide. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.