The Finance Algorithm

Super Fund Comparison Tool

Compare your MySuper product's fees and 10-year return with the top quarter of all 50 MySuper products, on APRA's 2026 data.

Updated October 2026Built and checked by MaverickHow it's calculatedReport an error

Your numbers

Updates as you type

As APRA names it; your annual statement shows your product. Investment options you chose yourself are not MySuper.

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$80k

Your total super balance today

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$90k

Your gross annual salary

Your top priority when choosing a fund

35

Your age now

The button asks our AI to explain these figures in words.

Super fund comparison

Potential uplift

$118,004

over 32 years

Current fund @67

$2,546,746

0.69% fees, 8.3% net

Top fund @67

$2,664,750

0.72% fees, 8.5% net

Fee gap

-0.03%

annual fee difference

Current fund vs top-quartile MySuper

Both lines assume the same income & SG, but different fees and returns. Over a whole career, the fee gap adds up to a lot.

$0$666,188$1,332,375$1,998,563$2,664,750A35A41A47A56A62A67

Side-by-side at retirement age

The gap between bars is what fee + return choices cost (or earn) you over a working life.

$2,546,746AustralianSuper MySuper$2,664,750Top-quartile MySuper
The top quarter would end $118,004 ahead at 67
AustralianSuper MySuper returned 8.27% a year over ten years to 30 June 2026 for a member with $50,000, after fees and taxes, and charges 0.69% a year on $50,000. A quarter of MySuper products returned 8.46% or more, and a quarter charge 0.72% or less. If each kept its ten-year return until 67, with 12% employer contributions, the gap would be $118,004. Past returns do not predict future ones; fees are the part you can count on.

How it works

Choosing the right superannuation fund can mean tens of thousands of dollars difference at retirement. Every employer's default super product is a MySuper product, and APRA publishes the same figures for all 50 of them each year: the return a member with $50,000 earned after fees and taxes, and the total fees on that balance. This tool puts your product against the top quarter of them and projects both to age 67 with your balance and your employer's contributions. The AI can then talk through insurance, features and what matters to you, which APRA's figures do not cover.

  1. 1Pick your MySuper product. Your annual statement names it; if you chose your own investment option, you are in a choice product, which this tool does not cover.
  2. 2Enter your current balance and annual income.
  3. 3Set your age.
  4. 4Choose what matters most to you, which shapes the AI's comments.
  5. 5Compare the projected balances at 67, then read your product's full figures on its page under Super funds.

The figures today

Across 50 MySuper products, the typical return over the ten years to 30 June 2026 was 8.0% a year after fees and tax, and the typical fee on a $50,000 balance was $408 a year, from APRA's data.

Worked examples

The Fee-Conscious Saver

Lisa has $120k in a retail fund charging 1.2% in fees. She's comparing to an industry fund charging 0.6%.

Over 25 years, the 0.6% fee difference could mean $95,000 more in Lisa's super at retirement: a small fee gap, compounding over time.

The Ethical Investor

Ryan wants an ESG-focused fund but worries about lower returns.

APRA's figures put each ethical product's ten-year return after fees beside every other MySuper product's, and show how it did against its own benchmark, so Ryan can check the trade-off instead of assuming one.

Questions people ask

How do I switch super funds?
You can switch by opening an account with your new fund and completing a rollover form. Most funds also let you do this online through myGov. The process usually takes 3-5 business days. Make sure to check for exit fees and insurance implications before switching.
What is MySuper?
MySuper is a standardised, low-cost default super product. All employers must offer a MySuper product as the default option. These products must pass APRA's annual performance test or face consequences including closure to new members.
Where do the fees and returns come from?
From APRA's Comprehensive Product Performance Package, with data to 30 June 2026. Returns are what a member with $50,000 earned after all fees and taxes; fees are total fees and costs on a $50,000 balance. For lifecycle products the figures are for the stage with the most growth assets. Past returns do not predict future ones.
Will I lose insurance if I switch funds?
Yes, your existing insurance cover ends when you switch. Your new fund may offer different insurance, and you may need to pass health checks for certain cover levels. Always secure new insurance before cancelling old cover, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.
What's the difference between industry and retail super funds?
Industry funds are run as not-for-profit for members' benefit, often with lower fees. Retail funds are run by banks or investment companies for profit. Both can deliver strong returns, but historically industry funds have had lower fees on average.

The terms, in plain English

APRA Performance Test
An annual test by APRA comparing MySuper products against benchmarks. Funds that fail must notify members and may be closed to new members if they fail two years in a row.
Investment Option
The mix of assets your super is invested in (e.g., shares, property, bonds). Options range from High Growth (aggressive) to Cash (conservative).
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)
A measure of the total ongoing fees reduced from your super balance, expressed as a percentage. Lower ICR generally means more of your money stays invested.
ESG Investing
Environmental, Social, and Governance investing. Super funds that screen investments based on ethical criteria like climate impact, human rights, and corporate governance.

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