Investing in diversified fixed interest assets might be the right option if you’re looking to manage your exposure to risk. The Diversified Fixed Interest option invests in government bonds and other debt securities, such as loans to government, semi-government authorities or companies.
This option offers a medium-to-high level of risk.
* 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 our fees and costs page or Section 6 of the Member Guide.
^ 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 the investment returns page for returns over all available periods.
Members with a two years–plus investment time frame who are seeking exposure to a portfolio of Australian and international government bonds and other investment-grade debt. This option aims to provide capital stability and a return above cash over a market cycle.
Asset class | Benchmark | Range |
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Diversified fixed interest | 100% | 90-100% |
Cash | 0% | 0-10% |
Investment managers may invest a proportion of this option’s assets in cash for management purposes from time to time.
This table shows the 12-month net return for our Diversified Fixed Interest option at 30 June each year. The net return is the money the investment has earned, minus investment costs and taxes.1
Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Return | 3.59% | 5.84% | 3.13% | -0.40% | -7.69% |
This table shows the average net return for our Diversified Fixed Interest option over 3, 5 and 10 years to 30 June 2022.1
Year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
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Average return (p.a.) | -1.76% | 0.78% | 3.51% |
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1. Administration and other fees also apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see our fees and costs page or Section 6 of the Member Guide. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.