super and TTR performance
The graph below shows our Super and Transition to Retirement (TTR) investment performance based on the net return for each of the different investment options you have to choose from and an initial investment of $1,000.
Investment choices
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Average annual return to June 30 of selected financial year ranges 1, 3, 5 or 10. Returns are net of investment fees and costs, transaction costs and taxes. Rounding has been applied to the graph to the nearest dollar. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
See the returns your investment options have delivered over the years. You can also take a look at monthly and daily returns here.
The way your money in your super is invested is up to you. There are 5 Ready-Made investment options for your super, created by our experts for you to simply choose from. Or, you can choose to create your own mix from the Your Choice investment options, to match your asset and risk preferences.
Financial year-to-date performance
Subject to investment market movements, returns for the full financial year may be higher or lower than the returns for the financial year-to-date period.
Historical performance results
In the long term, one of the most significant factors affecting your retirement benefit will be the investment performance after costs, fees and taxes are deducted. When you're looking at a super fund you should check what sort of performance the fund has achieved and whether you have a choice of investment options.
You should also examine the investment objectives of the fund or investment option you will be investing in, both to assess the level of risk involved and to establish whether they have been meeting their goals. However, remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Unit prices
Returns and unit prices are presented daily from 23 October 2021.
For any date selected on or before 18 April 2025, with the exception of the 17 April 2025:
- Returns and unit prices shown are based on the closing market prices from two business days prior. For example, selecting a date of 15 March 2025 will display the actual performance and pricing on 13 March 2025.
Selecting a date of the 17 of April 2025 or any date after 18 April 2025:
- Returns and unit prices shown are based on the closing market prices from the selected date.
- Weekends and weekdays that fall on a National public holiday and the King’s birthday (VIC/NSW) when the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is closed are non-business days.
Find out more about unit pricing in Investment choices (PDF).
Initial change to unit pricing
HESTA changed from crediting rates to unit pricing in December 2016.
Investment performance figures for the week 30 November – 6 December 2016 is a combination of a crediting rate and unit prices that applied over that period.
Prior to the week 30 November – 6 December 2016, investment performance figures are the historical crediting rates. There are no unit prices for these prior periods.
For dates up to 18 April 2025 (except 17 April 2025), returns and unit prices reflect valuations of assets from two business days prior. For example, selecting 15 March 2025 shows data from 13 March 2025. For 17 April 2025 and dates after 18 April 2025, returns and unit prices reflect valuations of assets on the selected date. Returns are shown daily from 23 October 2021.
Financial year-to-date performance
Subject to investment market movements, returns for the full financial year may be higher or lower than the returns for the financial year-to-date period.
Historical performance results
In the long term, one of the most significant factors affecting your retirement benefit will be the investment performance after costs, fees and taxes are deducted. When you're looking at a super fund you should check what sort of performance the fund has achieved and whether you have a choice of investment options.
You should also examine the investment objectives of the fund or investment option you will be investing in, both to assess the level of risk involved and to establish whether they have been meeting their goals. However, remember that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Unit prices
Returns and unit prices are presented daily from 23 October 2021.
For any date selected on or before 18 April 2025, with the exception of the 17 April 2025:
- Returns and unit prices shown are based on the closing market prices from two business days prior. For example, selecting a date of 15 March 2025 will display the actual performance and pricing on 13 March 2025.
Selecting a date of the 17 of April 2025 or any date after 18 April 2025:
- Returns and unit prices shown are based on the closing market prices from the selected date.
- Weekends and weekdays that fall on a National public holiday and the King’s birthday (VIC/NSW) when the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) is closed are non-business days.
Find out more about unit pricing in Investment choices (PDF).
Initial change to unit pricing
HESTA changed from crediting rates to unit pricing in December 2016.
Investment performance figures for the week 30 November – 6 December 2016 is a combination of a crediting rate and unit prices that applied over that period.
Prior to the week 30 November – 6 December 2016, investment performance figures are the historical crediting rates. There are no unit prices for these prior periods.
historical performance
Things you need to know
On 18 April 2025, the HESTA for Mercy Super product was closed and all HESTA for Mercy members were brought together under HESTA.
To see HESTA for Mercy Super performance before 18 April, download the historical data below.
Things you need to know
- From 1 October 2020, the TTR investment options were replaced by the same investment options available to HESTA Super members.
- To see TTR performance before October 2020, download the historical data.
- Investment earnings in a TTR income stream are subject to a 15% tax from 1 July 2017 (due to changes in superannuation legislation).
- On 18 April 2025, the HESTA for Mercy TTR product was closed and all HESTA for Mercy members were brought together under HESTA.
- To see HESTA for Mercy TTR performance before 18 April 2025, download the historical data below.
we're a top-performing super fund*
Superannuation is a long-term investment, and HESTA has a history of delivering strong long-term returns for our members. Our investment performance has been highly ranked across the industry. For HESTA super members, Balanced Growth, Conservative, Sustainable Growth and High Growth have all been ranked in the top 10 for investment performance against their respective peers over 10 years to 31 December 2024.#
Best net benefit outcomes for members
The SuperRatings Net Benefit award 2025 recognised HESTA as the Australian super fund with the best net benefit outcomes delivered to members over the short and long term.^
What is 'net benefit'?
The net benefit is your investment earnings, after any fees, costs and taxes have been taken out.
It shows what returns you've earned on your super — and it's calculated based on historical returns.
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Not sure how to choose an investment option you'll be comfortable with? Our Risk profiler can help.
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Check how HESTA compares to other super funds on performance and more.
Daily unit pricing gives you an up-to-date view of your investment option’s value so you can you to make informed decisions about your investment strategy.
We’re here to support you to get the most out of your super, including your investments. As a HESTA member, you have access to dedicated experts as part of your membership.
See how your own financial adviser can take a look at your HESTA account, including your member account summary and investments.
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* SuperRatings 10 Year Platinum Performance 2015-2025 (MySuper).
# Balanced Growth, Conservative and High Growth option rankings in the respective SuperRatings Accumulation Fund Crediting Rate Surveys December 2024. Sustainable Growth ranking in the SuperRatings Sustainable Fund Crediting Rate Survey December 2024. Product ratings are only one factor to be considered when making a decision. Visit SuperRatings for important information about this rating. Investments may go up or down. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
^ Product ratings and awards are only one factor to be considered when making a decision.