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International Shares –
Emerging Markets

The International Shares - Emerging Markets 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 in emerging markets) and has medium diversification.

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At a glance (Transition to Retirement)

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*
0.59% p.a.
Return target
CPI + 4.0% 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 costs apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see the Pension Guide.
^ Investment return over 10 years to 30 November 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.

Who is International Shares – Emerging Markets suitable for?

With all growth assets, this single sector investment option is designed for members with a medium to long-term investment time frame, who are seeking 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 - Emerging Markets
Asset class  
Target Range  
International shares – emerging 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 - Emering Markets option at 30 June each year. The net return is the money the investment has earned, minus investment costs and taxes.1  

Year20202021202220232024
Return ---6.14%7.25%

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

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

1. Past performance information is not available for display as this option was introduced on 18 March 2022. 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.


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