Fund profiles

HOSTPLUS
	Principal Contact: Steve Rowbottom  Executive Manager Finance Telephone: Member Telephone: Facsimile: (03) 8636 7777 1300 467 875 1800 467 875 Address: Level 9 114 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Website: Email: hostplus.com.au info@mail.hostplus.com.au
Overview:	HOSTPLUS is the national superannuation fund for the hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport industries, established in 1987. Over 977,000 members currently enjoy the benefits of being with HOSTPLUS . With more than 81,000 employers, the Fund has total assets in excess of $9.3 billion. HOSTPLUS is run to benefit members. There are no commissions paid to financial advisers and no dividends are paid to shareholders.
Year of Establishment:	1987
Value of Funds:	$9.3 billion (as at 31 May 2011)
Key Features:	Consistent long-term investment performance - Super is a long term investment for most people, and that's why we are committed to providing you with consistent long-term investment returns and we offer you a broad range of investment options to suit your needs. HOSTPLUS has returned above average investment returns on our balanced (default) option over the last 5, 7 and 10 years. Source: SuperRatings Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Balanced (60-76) Index, 30 April 2011. Low fees - HOSTPLUS’ fees are amongst the lowest of all super funds in Australia at $1.50 per week. And this fee has remained the same for over seven year. Like most super funds investment expenses also apply. Run to benefit members – HOSTPLUS is run to benefit members, this means we don't pay commissions tp advisers or dividends to stakeholders. All monies are re-invested for the benefit and members.  Freedom to choose your investment strategy - HOSTPLUS gives a broad range of investment options to choose from.  Insurance for extra peace of mind – As a HOSTPLUS member you have access to affordable insurance options, including cover for Death and Total and Permanent Disability, Death Only and Salary Continuance insurance cover. 24-hour access – Visit hostplus.com.au anytime to get the latest information about your superannuation and HOSTPLUS. Take your account wherever you go – If you change jobs, you can still be a HOSTPLUS member and enjoy the many benefits. Enjoy the extras of our Additions program - Our Additions program provides benefits right away including, HOSTPLUS Travelclub, low cost banking, private health insurance at special rates and affordable financial planning services - and opportunity to register to attend sporting events Even MORE for members - Our HOSTPLUS education program includes a dedicated website, factsheets, tools and resources as well as access to Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, visit hostplus.com.au/education to find out more.
Administrator:	Superpartners
Auditor:	PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Custodian:	JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Asset Consultant:	JANA Investment Advisers
Insurer:	OnePath

Investment Performance (crediting rates) Growth Asset Weighting Performance to 31 May 2011   1yr 3yr 5yr Capital Stable 30%  9.09% 4.11% 5.30% Conservative Balanced* 50% 9.57% 4.32% - Indexed Balanced** 3.02% - - Balanced 76% 9.22% -0.41% 3.39% Shares Plus 85% 10.43% 0.28% 3.86% Cash 0% 4.92% 4.81% 5.23% Diversified Fixed Interest 0% 7.62% 6.98% 6.09% Property  40% 5.15% -0.88% 4.36% Australian Shares 100% 11.54% 2.85% 6.12% International Shares  100% 13.77% -2.39% 0.56%

Performance is not a guide to future performance. The 1 year performance figures are the net fund earning rate and the 3 and 5 year performance figures are the effective compound rates.
* This investment option was introduced on 1 October 2007.
** The return for the Indexed Balanced option represents a period of 6 months (31 December 2010 - 31 May 2011). This option was introduced on 1 December 2010. 
For a full list of HOSTPLUS investment options, including details of the 8 individual manager options, please visit hostplus.com.au

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