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International 
Shares

The International Shares investment option is focused on delivering the best net return in a single sector from investing in a portfolio of all growth assets (typically companies listed on international securities exchanges, including developed and emerging markets, and may include some unlisted assets) and has medium diversification.

At a glance  (Pension)

Investment time frame
5 years +
Level of investment risk
High
Likelihood of negative returns
Negative returns expected in between 4 to less than 6 out of every 20 years
Growth/defensive allocation
100% growth / 0% defensive
Total investment fees and costs*
0.54% p.a.
Return target
CPI + 5.0% p.a. over 20 years
Net return^
10.68%

* 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.
^ Investment return over 10 years to 31 October 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.

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Who is International Shares suitable for?  

With all growth assets, this single sector investment option is designed for members with a medium to long-term investment timeframe, who are seeking very strong long-term returns, have a high tolerance of negative returns and can accept the impacts of foreign currency movements.

Read our Pension Guide for more information about these terms.

Our target 

asset mix 

International Shares
Asset class  
Target Range  
International shares – developed markets 73%50-100%
International shares – emerging markets27%0-40%
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 

Pension

This table shows the 12-month net return for our International Shares option at 30 June each year. The net return is the money the investment has earned, minus investment costs and taxes.1  

Year20202021202220232024
Return 7.37%  33.75%  -17.79%  
17.01%14.80%

This table shows the average net return for our International Shares option over 3, 5 and 10 years to 30 June 2024.

Year3 years5 years10 years
Average return (p.a.) 3.36%9.65%10.52%

1. 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.


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