How we
invest

The average Hostplus member has around 30 years until they retire – which means we can choose investments that benefit from a long-term approach, such as emerging companies, sectors and nation-building projects. This time frame, in addition to our diversified investment portfolio, is designed with the purpose of withstanding the ups and downs of investment markets and focussing on our long-term objectives.

Our focus on the long term means we can invest more in unlisted and direct assets, such as NSW Ports and Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station.

Nearly 50% of our default Balanced (MySuper) option is invested in unlisted assets, like property, infrastructure, private equity, and venture capital. These investments spread investment risk, which can help to smooth out the ups and downs of investment market cycles.
 

We invest your super in many different types of assets both locally and globally. These include cash, fixed interest, credit, shares, property, infrastructure and other less conventional assets, such as private equity and venture capital. Each type of asset has its own level of risk and expected drivers of return. Diversification helps to reduce the investment risk while aiming to grow your super.

We believe it’s in our members’ best financial interests to take advantage of the top investment thinking and resources locally and globally.  We leverage the expertise and intellect of investment managers and our investment consultant, JANA. Our internal investment team works closely with JANA to formulate our investment strategy and identify investment opportunities.