Let's have a look at an example of performance over the past 10 years to 31 December 2024. Chant West compared performance outcomes for members invested in ART's MySuper investment option, the Lifecycle Investment Strategy, with comparable MySuper options in other super funds.
When you're comparing super funds to see whether you could be growing your super more, the net performance can make a big difference. That's how much your super is growing after fees and tax.
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Modelling provided by Chant West, a leading research, data, and analytics provider in superannuation since 1997.1
We made some big changes to the Lifecycle Investment Strategy on 1 July 2024. So, it's important to keep in mind that if you join ART and invest in our MySuper option, your money will be invested differently than it would've been if you'd been with us over the past 10 years. Read the comparison details for more info.
ART
$189,632
Industry average
$178,105
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Chant West's research shows a member aged 55 on 31 December 2024 could've been $11,527 better off with ART's Lifecycle Investment Strategy, than the average MySuper option if they started with $40,000 in their account and had a starting salary of $70,000 a year.
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Join todayART
Industry average
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Chant West's research shows a member aged 55 on 31 December 2024 could've been $11,527 better off with ART's Lifecycle Investment Strategy, than the average MySuper option if they started with $40,000 in their account and had a starting salary of $70,000 a year.
Read comparison details, assumptions and ART investment info
Join today$178,105
Industry average
$189,632
ART
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Chant West's research shows a member aged 55 on 31 December 2024 could've been $11,527 better off with ART's Lifecycle Investment Strategy, than the average MySuper option if they started with $40,000 in their account and had a starting salary of $70,000 a year.
Read comparison details, assumptions and ART investment info
Join todayOur High Growth option has delivered 8.79% p.a. over the 10 years to 31 March 2025. We've outperformed the industry median for our High Growth option over 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 years.3
When comparing super fund performance, look for a fund with strong long-term returns. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
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Long-term performance
SuperRatings Platinum Performance rating 20 years in a row.4
ART High Growth3
Industry Median3
1 year (p.a.)
6.48%
5.62%
3 years (p.a.)
7.86%
6.61%
5 years (p.a.)
12.36%
10.30%
7 years (p.a.)
9.13%
7.77%
10 years (p.a.)
8.79%
7.34%
Industry median: This is the middle point when comparing super funds. These returns are to 31 March 2025.
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1. © Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 (Chant West), Authorised Representative of Zenith Investment Partners Pty Ltd ABN 27 103 132 672, AFSL 226872 under AFS Representative Number 1280401 2024. The data provided by Chant West is based on information supplied by third parties and does not contain all the information required to evaluate the nominated service providers, you are responsible for obtaining further information as required. The data provided by Chant West does not constitute financial product advice. However, to the extent that this data is advice it is General Advice (s766B Corporations Act) and Chant West has not taken into account the objectives, financial situation, including target markets of financial products, where applicable, or needs of any specific person who may access or use this data. It is not a specific recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product(s) and is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Individuals should consider the appropriateness of any advice in light of their own objectives, financial situations or needs and should obtain a copy of and consider any relevant PDS or offer document before making any decision. Data is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate, however, no representation, warranty or undertaking in relation to the accuracy or completeness of the data is provided. Data provided is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, modified or distributed without the consent of the copyright owner. Except for any liability which can not be excluded, Chant West does not accept any liability whether direct or indirect, arising from use of this data. Past performance is not an indication of future performance. Full details regarding Chant West’s research methodology, processes, ratings definitions are available at www.chantwest.com.au and Chant West’s Financial Services Guide is available at www.chantwest.com.au/financial-services-guide/
Australian Retirement Trust disclaimer: Past investment performance is not a reliable indication of future performance. Returns may vary considerably over time. The MySuper Performance Outcomes model was prepared by Chant West under commission from Australian Retirement Trust. The model compares the difference in net performance after administration fees and costs, investment fees and costs, transaction costs and investment taxes of the Australian Retirement Trust MySuper Lifecycle Investment Strategy with the average net performance of comparable MySuper investment options of other superannuation funds tracked by Chant West (excluding any tailored MySuper products). The calculations do not take into account insurance premiums or other member activity-related fees and costs. The net performance represents the accrued account balance with the superannuation funds at the end of the 10-year period to 31 December 2024 based on the investment earnings less the administration fees and costs, investment fees and costs, and after investment taxes that is applicable for each fund, for a member who was age 55 on 31 December 2024. The MySuper Performance Outcomes model is general advice only and it does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. You should consider your own objectives, financial situation and needs and read the relevant product disclosure statement before making a decision.
2. Super Savings Lifecycle Investment Strategy commenced on 28 February 2022 and adopted the investment strategy of the Sunsuper Lifecycle Investment Strategy at that date. This example primarily uses the returns of the Balanced Pool in the Sunsuper Lifecycle Investment Strategy for periods prior to 28 February 2022 and the returns of the Balanced Pool in the Super Savings Lifecycle Investment Strategy for periods after 28 February 2022. On 1 July 2024, we changed the Super Savings Lifecycle Investment Strategy. Learn more about these changes.
Chant West's calculations are based on Lifecycle Investment Strategy over the previous 10 years to 31 December 2024, and therefore reflects outcomes before and after we made these changes.
3. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Source: SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 - Growth (77-90) Index and Growth (77-90) category, 31 March 2025.
Returns are after investment fees and costs, transaction costs and investment taxes, but before administration fees.
The High Growth option has identical investments to the High Growth Pool in the Lifecycle Investment Strategy. Individual returns may vary.
The High Growth option commenced on 28 February 2022 and adopted the investment strategy of the pre-merger Sunsuper Growth option. To show the returns for the High Growth option, we have used returns for the Sunsuper option up to this date.
4. The rating is issued by SuperRatings Pty Ltd (SuperRatings) ABN: 95 100 192 283 a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1309956) of Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561, AFSL No. 421445 (Lonsec Research). Ratings are general advice only and have been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and SuperRatings assumes no obligation to update. SuperRatings uses objective criteria and receives a fee for publishing awards. Visit superratings.com.au for ratings information and to access the full report. © 2024 SuperRatings. All rights reserved.
