Super is invested in different ways to deliver different returns with different levels of risk. Investments can be ‘defensive’ or ‘growth’ assets, or a mix of both.
Defensive assets for steadier returns
Generally lower returns and lower risk like cash, bonds and absolute return investments.
Growth assets to grow savings
Generally higher returns and higher risk like Australian and overseas shares, private equity strategies.
Mix of defensive and growth
Generally mid-risk like property, infrastructure, credit and agriculture that have a mix of growth and defensive characteristics.
Choosing your investment
Choose an option that aims to deliver the return you’re looking for, with the level of risk you’re comfortable with. You can even combine options to create the investment that’s right for you.
Core Strategy
When you join Rest, your super is invested in this option unless you tell us otherwise. It aims to balance risk and return, with a focus on growth assets.
Structured options
Offers a mix of asset classes, with each option differently weighted towards growth and defensive assets. You can choose one, or a mix.
Member-tailored options
Lets you build your own customised portfolio with specific asset classes.
What you do with your super can have an impact on your financial future, and the future of the planet. Learn more about our Sustainable Growth investment option.
Rest has a range of options to choose from. The graph below shows where each of our investment options sit on a scale of defensive to growth, as well as low to high risk.
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