MySuper is the new name for default workplace employer-paid superannuation. It's a big deal because MySuper products are on average much cheaper than old style super funds, are easier to understand and can perform better.
For those who want to read the background details, please click here.
How MySuper works
MySuper products have only one investment choice and one standard insurance choice. As they are less complex than regular super funds they are generally cheaper; normal super funds can cost up to 2% per year but MySuper products can be half price or even cheaper. The cheapest MySuper products can have fees as low as 0.6%.
But there is some fine print:
MySuper products are only available through employers (ie they are workplace funds);
only MySuper products can be default funds on industrial awards; and
only MySuper products can accept default SG contributions paid by employers for their employees.
Employees who don't want to use their employer's default MySuper product should use the Super Choice provisions to choose another fund. For details about how Super Choice works, please click here.
How to compare MySuper products
MySuper products as simplified super funds still have the same primary job as regular super funds: earn good investment returns after fees so that by the time you retire you will have enough superannuation savings to live on, supplement your age pension or use to buy an ongoing retirement income stream.
So when looking for which MySuper fund to join, follow the normal steps in choosing any good super fund and choose one that:
is reputable that you know and trust;
has a proven investment track record for its default investment option;
charges only reasonable fees;
offers good value insurance; and
offers other useful features like good online account access and financial advice.
For more details about how compare MySuper funds, please click here.
Also check out the following links to other parts of the SelectingSuper website:
Super fund ousts ethical manager22 January 2021, 12:46pmYet another superannuation fund has pulled its mandate with AMP Capital's Ethical Leaders, transferring management of its Socially Responsible Balanced option to another firm earlier this month. Read more
Hostplus called out on climate change22 January 2021, 12:16pmThe $50 billion industry super fund Hostplus is the latest fund to be the subject of a campaign from Market Forces, demanding it divest fossil fuels and develop a climate action plan. Read more
Super concerns over legislation: Schroders22 January 2021, 11:47amSuperannuation funds are making changes to investment portfolios ahead of the Your Future, Your Super legislation which in turn could lead to more volatility and less diversification for members. Read more
ATO releases finding from super survey21 January 2021, 12:42pmThe Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the key takeaways from its bi-annual survey of APRA-regulated super funds. Read more
HESTA announces award finalists20 January 2021, 12:05pmThe $52 billion industry superannuation fund has named the 11 finalists in its inaugural HESTA Impact Awards. Read more
When comparing super funds and considering what is right for you, look for funds displaying the AAA Quality Assessment and Rainmaker SelectingSuper Award logos.