What is an industry super fund?

1. A fund where profits go to members, not shareholders. 
2. A fund with low fees
3. Strong investment performance history*

With 7 Industry SuperFunds to choose from, there is an Industry SuperFund for every type of worker. In fact, over 6 million workers already belong to a fund that carries the Industry SuperFund symbol.

The Industry SuperFunds symbol is the marque of a super fund you can trust. Choosing a fund that carries this symbol could make a significant difference to your retirement because it represents funds where profits go to members, not shareholders. So if you want a quality super fund that puts you first, all you have to do is look for this symbol.

Why Industry SuperFunds exist

Industry SuperFunds exist to help Australians get more from their super savings through a member-first model. Instead of paying profits to shareholders, funds carrying the Industry SuperFund symbol return profits to members.

How industry super began

Industry super funds emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, as unions and employer organisations worked to protect workers’ compulsory super savings from the high fees and commission-driven products that were common in retail super funds. The movement grew further with the introduction of compulsory super in 1992. Today, industry funds are trusted, member-first super funds that return profits to members, not shareholders, with low fees and a strong long-term investment performance history*.

Industry SuperFunds today

Today, Industry SuperFunds look after the retirement investments of over 6 million Australians, with over $538 billion under management.

Industry SuperFunds now support members beyond superannuation, by offering insurance through super and investing in Australian infrastructure like roads, airports and schools. This creates jobs and strengthens the economy while growing members' retirement savings.

*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Research by SuperRatings commissioned by ISA Pty. Ltd. See assumptions page for more details.