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We’re an award-winning industry super fund

Our measure of success is what we deliver for our members. But if you're into awards, we've got those too.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.

Forms and resources

We’re an award-winning industry super fund

Our measure of success is what we deliver for our members. But if you're into awards, we've got those too.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.

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International
Shares (Hedged)

If you want to invest in international shares but are looking to minimise the fees you pay and limit the impact of foreign currency movements, our International Shares (Hedged) – Indexed option might be right for you. It’s a very high-risk,  passively managed option that aims to provide you with long-term capital growth and income growth via dividends.

At a glance  (Transition to Retirement)

Investment timeframe
5 years +
Risk level
Very high
Asset mix
100% growth / 0% defensive 
Total investment fees and costs*
0.07% p.a.
Return target
CPI + 1.5% p.a. over 20 years
Net return^
-

 * 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 apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see the Pension Guide.
^ The International Shares (Hedged) – Indexed option is fully hedged and is not exposed to currency fluctuations. This option was introduced on 27 September 2017. Investment return over 10 years to 31 October 2023, 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.

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Who is International Shares (Hedged) Indexed suitable for?  

Members with a five years–plus investment time frame who are seeking exposure to a diversified portfolio of companies listed on international stock exchanges in developed markets only.  
 
This passively managed option aims to mirror established market indices and has been designed for members with a primary focus on minimising fees, as well as applying currency hedging to seek to limit the impact of foreign currency movements. It aims to achieve capital growth and income growth via dividends over the long term. 

Our target

asset mix 

International Shares (Hedged) - Indexed
Asset class  
Benchmark  Range  
International shares – developed markets 100%90-100%
Cash0%0-10%

Investment managers may invest a proportion of this option’s assets in cash for management purposes from time to time. 

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 International Shares (Hedged) – Indexed option at 30 June each year. The net return is the money the investment has earned, minus investment costs and taxes.1  

Year20182019202020212022
Return -7.56%  1.60%  30.23%  -10.35%  

This table shows the average net return for our International Shares (Hedged) – Indexed option over 3 years to 30 June 2022.1

Year3 years5 years10 years
Average return (p.a.) 5.85%--

Get ready for a positive future with a Hostplus retirement account

It takes about 20 minutes to apply for a Hostplus retirement account online, or you can call us on 1300 348 546 to discuss your options.


1. This option was introduced on 27 September 2017. Administration and other fees 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.