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Super fund comparison worksheet



To help you compare accumulation super funds:

Warning
Please do not use this worksheet if you are able to receive 'defined benefits' as a member of a 'defined benefit' super fund. Instead, read about defined benefit super funds


Find out about each fund


The fund's product disclosure statement tells you what you need to know, including:
  1. fees and costs you'll pay
  2. death and disability benefits and insurance premiums
  3. investment strategies you may be able to choose
  4. objectives of each investment strategy, its risks and likely returns
  5. fund features and services.

The fund's website or helpline may offer more information. Your employer or trade union may also be able to answer factual questions, but do not ask them for advice unless they hold a licence to give it.


Super fund comparison worksheet


Your employer's default fundIndustry fundRetail fund
Fund name
Any extra super benefits?
Extra employer contributions?
Redundancy benefits?
Fees and costs
Management costs for your investment option as % of your total account
Amount of any additional dollar-based management costs
Contribution fee, as % of each contribution*
Withdrawal fee, as % of each amount withdrawn*
Termination fee, as % of your total account on closing it*
Service fees, for example, switching fee, adviser service fee
Insurance
Automatic cover or subject to medical questionnaire or exam?
Life insurance:
$ cost per year for the amount of cover you want or cost of compulsory cover
Total and permanent disability:
$ cost per year for the amount of cover you want or cost of compulsory cover
Salary continuance or temporary disability cover for up to 2 years:
$ cost per year for the amount of cover you want
Any relevant restrictions, for example, age limits, dangerous jobs, maternity leave
Investment options
At least one growth and one conservative option?
Yes/No
Enough options for you?
Yes/No
Investment performance
% each year, based on average 5-year performance of your investment option
Other services and features you need
Insert relevant details
* You may be able to negotiate lower fees
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