Super comparison

Best Performing Super Funds in Australia (2026)

Compare selected Australian super fund options by published 1-year and 10-year performance, category, and practical fit.

Returns checked: 28 May 2026

10-year performer

10-year performer

Hostplus

Balanced

S

1-year return

10.5%

10-year p.a.

8.7%

Best for

People comparing long-term balanced options with a strong published 10-year return history.

Watch out

Balanced options still hold growth assets, so short-term performance can move around.

10-year performer

Australian Retirement Trust

Super Savings - Balanced

S

1-year return

9.6%

10-year p.a.

8.5%

Best for

Members who want a large industry fund with strong long-term balanced-option performance.

Watch out

Check the exact product and option, because ART has several investment menus.

10-year performer

AustralianSuper

Balanced

A

1-year return

8.7%

10-year p.a.

8.2%

Best for

People who prefer a very large fund with broad investment options and long operating history.

Watch out

Do not compare only the headline balanced return; check fees, insurance and member services too.

Value award

Value award

UniSuper

Balanced

A

1-year return

9.3%

10-year p.a.

8.1%

Best for

Users who already track UniSuper and want a familiar fund with strong historical recognition.

Watch out

Eligibility, insurance defaults and investment option choice still matter.

Value award

Aware Super

Future Saver - MySuper Lifecycle

A

1-year return

10-year p.a.

Best for

People comparing lifecycle-style MySuper funds where the investment mix changes with age.

Watch out

Lifecycle products can be harder to compare against a single balanced option.

Value award

HESTA

Balanced Growth

A

1-year return

9.4%

10-year p.a.

8.0%

Best for

Members comparing established balanced-growth options with strong value-award recognition.

Watch out

Check whether the investment option fits your age, risk tolerance and insurance needs.

1-year performer

1-year performer

Raiz Super

Moderately Aggressive

B

1-year return

12.4%

10-year p.a.

Best for

People researching the strongest recent balanced-index performer in the SuperRatings list.

Watch out

A top 1-year return is not the same as a long-term track record.

Indexed option

Indexed option

Hostplus

Indexed Balanced

A

1-year return

10.4%

10-year p.a.

8.3%

Best for

People who want to compare indexed balanced exposure with a published long-term record.

Watch out

Indexed options can still move sharply when share markets fall.

Super performance disclaimer

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Super fund choice should also consider fees, insurance, services, investment risk, and your personal circumstances.

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