What is ‘cash’?
From an investment perspective ‘cash’ includes many different types of securities with different lengths of investment terms, ranging from overnight up to 1 year.
View ArticleShould investors be worried about Greece?
The financial situation in Greece is back in the headlines, renewing credit crisis fears and unsettling investment markets around the world.
View ArticleOur investment returns to 30 June 2011 are now available
Crediting rates for all AustralianSuper’s investment options for the period ended 30 June 2011 are now available.
View ArticleWhat’s going on in the markets and what it means for your super
Last week was a tumultuous one for world share markets, with the S&P 500 Index in the US and Australian S&P/ASX 300 Index dropping by 7.2% and the FTSE 100 in the UK falling by 9.5%. Markets in...
View ArticleSentiment drove down shares in July
Uncertainty surrounding government debt issues in Europe and debate over the US debt ceiling led to considerable market volatility.
View ArticleNavigating through the recent share market volatility
August has been a tumultuous time for world share markets, with share prices experiencing large single day swings. This reflects investors’ continued nervousness about government debt issues and the...
View ArticleNervous investors meant volatile markets in August
Share markets fluctuated significantly during the month of August.
View ArticleTax and super investments
While superannuation is a tax advantaged way of saving for retirement income, it is still a taxed savings environment.
View ArticleMedia Release - Easy online advice a boon for super members
AustralianSuper launches industry leading personalised online advice functionality
View ArticleMedia Release - AustralianSuper to offer term deposits
AustralianSuper has announced that it will offer its members access to term deposits through its Member Direct investment option, due to be launched later this year
View ArticleAre shares too risky?
With recent volatility in sharemarkets, and many people still wary after the global financial crisis, members might be wondering if shares are investments that are too risky for their super.
View ArticleMarkets and Aus dollar fall in September
The Sovereign debt crisis in Europe, lingering fears of a US recession, and slowing global growth were the key themes impacting global share markets in September.
View ArticleAustralianSuper launches Member Direct investment option
AustralianSuper’s Member Direct investment option offers members a new level of control and choice with their super.
View ArticleWhat are economic indicators?
Economists and financial experts frequently use various economic indicators to develop and support their opinions on subjects such as the state of the Australian and global economy.
View ArticleShare markets bounced back in October
Global share markets rebounded strongly through October as investor confidence in global investments improved.
View ArticleThe Diversified Fixed Interest option explained
A common question we have been receiving recently is ‘where is the Diversified Fixed Interest option invested?’
View ArticleMarkets continued to watch Europe closely
The European debt crisis continued to undermine investor confidence during December.
View ArticleOur investment returns to 31 December 2011 are now available
Over the ten years to 31 December 2011 the Balanced option had an average annual return of 5.7%, outperforming the median balanced fund return of 4.7%pa.
View ArticleWhen did the swear jar go from silver to gold?
What you earn and save today will not be worth the same amount in 30 years, unless it is growing at the same pace as inflation.
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