Fixed Interest

This option invests in a diversified portfolio of debt securities, mainly fixed-rate bonds issued by Australian and overseas governments and companies, mortgage-backed securities and cash. The investment managers include specialist credit managers and other managers focused on managing sector and interest rate exposures. Fixed interest investments can be actively traded and have the potential for both positive and negative returns.
1.99%
2.29%
10-year average
annual super return
as at 30 June 2024
10-year average
annual pension return
as at 30 June 2024
For the returns over various time periods see the performance page.

Why you’d invest

​​​​​​Invest in this option if you seek to maintain long-term capital security, while earning a rate of return above that of bank bills or from a cash management trust.

The minimum investment timeframe is 3+ years.

Return objective

To outperform returns from a mix of the Australian and overseas bond markets (as measured by a benchmark consisting of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite Bond Index and the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Total Return Index [hedged] and cash adjusted for implied superannuation tax).

Risk level

Medium
The likelihood of a negative annual return is 2.0 in every 20 years.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.
Medium
The likelihood of a negative annual return is 2.0 in every 20 years.
The risk level is based on the Standard Risk Measure.

Asset class mix

Allocation table for Super & TTI

Asset class Benchmark Range
Fixed interest 95% 50-100
Cash 5% 0-50

Allocation table for Pension

Asset class Benchmark Range
Fixed interest 95% 50-100
Cash 5% 0-50
More about investing
Fees and costs
Fees and costs
Each of our investment options has its own set of fees that covers the costs of managing your investments.
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Investment returns
Investment returns
Discover how your investments measure up against their return objectives and industry benchmarks.
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Your investment choices
Your investment choices
No two CareSuper members are the same so we offer 13 different investment choices.
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