By investing in SMI, you can take advantage of top investment expertise and insights, both from Australia and around the world. We leverage the knowledge of specialist investment managers and work closely with our investment consultant, JANA, to formulate our investment strategy and identify opportunities. These include:
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Updated 12 Nov 2025
At Hostplus, we invest with your best financial interests at heart. Our strategy is grounded in responsibility, resilience, and a focus on delivering strong long-term returns.
A long-term investment philosophy
We invest in opportunities that benefit from a long-term approach, such as emerging companies, sectors, and projects. Combined with our diversified investment portfolio, this helps us withstand the ups and downs of investment markets while staying focused on our long-term objectives.
Diversification for stability and growth
With Hostplus’ Self-Managed Invest (SMI), you can invest your SMSF in a wide range of local and global assets. These include fixed interest, credit, shares, property, infrastructure, and less conventional assets like private equity and venture capital. Each asset type has its own level of risk and expected drivers of return. Diversifying your investments can help manage risk while aiming to grow your SMSF.
We work with external experts
1. Unlisted assets for long-term resilience
Around 40% of our SMI Balanced option is invested in unlisted assets such as NSW Ports, Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station, private equity, and venture capital. These help smooth out market volatility and support long-term performance.
2. Exposure to global infrastructure
Our SMI Infrastructure option gives you access to high-quality investments in airports, toll roads, renewable energy, and utilities. We partner with respected managers like IFM Investors, First Sentier, and Morrison with the goal of delivering strong net returns.
3. Low-cost options that keep more in your pocket
Our SMI Indexed Balanced and Australian Shares - Indexed options aim to minimise fees (just 0.02%–0.03%) while mirroring market performance through passive investing.
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Explore our investment options and learn more about how Hostplus can help grow your SMSF.