Your super, your choice, backed by investment experts
The investment choices you make today can have a big impact on how much super you have when you stop work.
We offer a range of investment options to suit your goals, investment timeframe and preferred level of risk. How involved you want to be is up to you. You can leave investment decisions to our experts or take a more active role in choosing how your super is invested.
Chief Investment Officer, Leigh Gavin, explains how we give members choice, while our investment experts manage their super.
I'm here at our new Cbus Property development on Castlereagh Street in Sydney above the historic David Jones building.
This is just one example of how we invest for members. Hundreds of our members helped bring this project to life, working on one of the very assets designed to support their retirement outcomes.
I'm pleased to report that we've delivered solid returns over the last 12 months for our Growth(My Super) default option and also our popular High Growth and Indexed Diversified options.
Our long term approach matters especially when markets are unsettled and there was no shortage of volatility this year.
Global markets fell sharply at times before recovering in the months that followed.
Through it all, our focus stayed the same, to deliver strong long term outcomes for you our members. Shares once again performed well and not just in the US.
This year we saw significant growth in emerging markets, particularly for tech stocks linked to AI.
Infrastructure and property have been real standouts. And after a few tougher years, property's been on a clear upward trajectory which shows the value of our disciplined approach.
Because super is about more than one year, it's about holding quality assets that can grow and contribute to members' outcomes over the long term.
In Melbourne, 435 Bourke Street reached a major milestone and is due for completion in 2026.
Another highlight was our investment in Atmos Renewables.
From wind farms to battery storage, Atmos has clean energy projects right across Australia.
Together these investments help position our portfolios for today and tomorrow, all with one goal in mind.
Helping deliver strong sustainable retirement outcomes for our members.
More than one way to invest
When you join CBUS, your super is automatically invested in the Growth (MySuper) option. This option is designed to suit the needs of most members and invests across a broad range of assets.
You can also choose from six Pre-mixed and five DIY options. Our Pre-mixed options are diversified across a range of asset classes. If you want more exposure to specific investments, like Australian shares or property, you can invest directly through one of our DIY options. You can select one option or mix and match to create an approach that suits your needs.
Backed by investment experts
You don't need to be an expert to make the most of your super. Our team of more than 100 investment professionals is focused on delivering strong long-term outcomes for members, so you can choose the level of involvement that's right for you.
We manage around 37% of our assets in-house as well as partner with specialist external investment managers. This approach combines internal expertise with access to broader investment opportunities and helps manage investment fees and costs.
Access to opportunities through your super
As one of Australia's largest super funds, our size and long-term approach can provide members with access to a broad range of investments. These can include opportunities that require significant capital, specialist expertise or long investment timeframes, and may not be readily available to individual investors.
Investing for the long term
Markets will move up and down over time, but super is a long-term investment. Whichever option you choose, our focus remains on helping grow your retirement savings and supporting better retirement outcomes over the long term.
Need a hand?
Explore our investment options or read our Investment Guide for more information.
If you’d like help understanding your options or other ways you can maximise your super, our Advice team offers different levels of guidance depending on what you need.
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