Australian shares
The Australian shares option in detail - for pension members
Return objective
- To maximise long-term investment returns.
- To outperform the return of the S&P/ASX300 Accumulation index, net of fees, over rolling 10-year periods.
Risk profile
100% invested in Australian shares, and therefore carries the highest level of investment risk. Short-term fluctuations will occur, but the highest investment returns are expected over longer periods. This option is likely to produce a negative return approximately 6 years in every 20 years.
Risk level:
Very high
Investor profile
Will suit investors looking for the highest investment returns over the long-term, but who are prepared to accept very large fluctuations in investment performance.
Minimum suggested time frame for holding the investment is 10 years.
Asset allocation
| Asset mix | Benchmark % | Permitted range % |
| Australian shares | 97 | 0 – 100 |
| Cash | 3 | 0 – 20 |
Performance
Graphs & charts
Historical returns chart
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