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Hostplus introduces new investment options Hostplus has over 1.7 million members, each with unique goals when it comes to their super. While the majority of members invest in our award-winning Balanced (MySuper) option, we also offer other investment options to suit our members’ preferences. Some members want to keep costs as low as possible. Others want access to socially responsible investments. Many just want the highest possible net investment returns for their super. That’s why we’ve created these new options, providing your staff with an even greater range of choice. WHAT ARE THE NEW INVESTMENT OPTIONS? We’ve added six new pre-mixed options, each designed to focus on one of these areas: net returns, low cost, or socially responsible investing. The first new option is called High Growth. It invests in all growth assets. While it’s a higher-risk investment, its focus is on delivering the best net return over the long term. We’ve designed this option for members who have a medium to long-term investment time frame, and who are seeking the best net return possible. 46 | Hotel SA | W W W . A H A S A . A S N . A U
For members who would like to take less risk, we’ve developed the Defensive investment option. This option invests mainly in fixed interest and cash and focuses on delivering the best possible net return for its level of risk. For those who like to minimise investment fees and costs, we have two new options. Indexed High Growth invests only in shares, and is therefore higher risk, while aiming for higher long-term returns. Indexed Defensive is a lower-risk option which invests predominately in defensive assets like fixed interest and cash. Finally, we’ve also launched two new options that focus on socially responsible investing, known as ‘SRI’. Both options aim to reduce exposure to fossil fuels and some other sectors like tobacco production and gambling. SRI – High Growth invests in growth assets and is higher risk, while our SRI – Defensive option invests in a portfolio with a strong bias to defensive assets such as fixed interest and cash. These six new options add more choice to our existing range of pre-mixed investment options. Now your staff can choose the level of risk they’re comfortable with, and the investment style they prefer. Back to Contents
