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Section: 3.9

3.9 Lifecycle superannuation products

In a MySuper account, you may have a balanced, single diversified option. This means your funds are invested in a standard mix of investments, with a consistent approach.

Alternatively, there is the lifecycle investment strategy. With this option, your funds are adjusted from growth investments when you're young to more conservative investments as you get older. Lifecycle investment products manage investment risk based on your age and expected time to retirement. They are commonly offered by retail superannuation funds as part of MySuper products.

The strategy of a lifecycle product is characterized by gradually shifting from a higher exposure to growth assets when you're young to a higher proportion of defensive assets as you approach retirement. For example, a member under 40 may have an average exposure of around 82% to growth assets, decreasing to about 63% in their 50s. By age 65, the average lifecycle MySuper product has approximately 45% of its portfolio invested in growth assets.

Example of lifestyle asset allocations by age cohort

Source: APRA, Rainmaker

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Last modified: Wednesday, June 28, 2023