Our results for the financial year ended 30 June 2025 are in, and we’re thrilled to share that our default option, Mercer SmartPath, achieved returns between 12.3% and 12.6% for members aged between 18 and 52.2 For members aged 52 or over, SmartPath achieved returns between 9.5% and 12.4%.2
This marks the third consecutive year of double-digit returns for the majority of SmartPath members.1
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Mercer SmartPath has delivered on average 8.1% p.a. over 10 years for one of our largest groups of members.†
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1. Mercer Super Trust’s analysis of the Mercer SmartPath investment performance (after investment fees and taxes) for the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years. Mercer SmartPath default investment options achieved returns of between 11.2% and 12.6% for members aged between 18 and 52 years old across the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years. For members aged 52 or over, Mercer SmartPath default investment options achieved returns between 7.2% and 12.4% across the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years. Based on membership data for the Corporate Superannuation Division of Mercer Super for members invested for the entire period.
2. Based on membership data for the Corporate Superannuation Division of Mercer Super for members invested for the entire 2024/25 financial year. Mercer Super Trust’s analysis of the Mercer SmartPath investment performance (after investment fees and taxes) for the 2024/25 financial year. Mercer SmartPath default investment options achieved returns of between 12.3% and 12.6% for members aged between 18 and 52 years old. For members aged 52 or over, Mercer SmartPath default investment options achieved returns between 9.5% and 12.4%.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The value of an investment in the Mercer Super Trust may rise and fall from time to time. The investment performance, earnings or return of capital invested are not guaranteed.
† Mercer Super’s default investment option Mercer SmartPath has delivered on average 8.1% p.a. for the 10-year period to 30 June 2025 for one of our largest groups of members. Based on Mercer SmartPath membership data as at 31 March 2025 and for members invested for the full period. Mercer Super Trust’s analysis of Mercer SmartPath (born 1974-1978), after investment fees and taxes.
†† ChantWest MySuper Default Fee Tables March 2025 – for $50,000 and $100,000 account balances. Fees are for Mercer SmartSuper - SmartPath® (our MySuper product) as at 31 March 2025 for total administration fees and costs. Chant West uses our 1964-1968 investment option for purposes of comparison with other MySuper funds. You may pay less than this if you are in an employer plan with discounted fees. For more details on fees for each of our SmartPath options, or if you’ve chosen your own investment option/s, go to the ‘How Your Super Works' guide online. Fees and costs can vary from year to year. Past fees and costs are not a reliable indicator of future fees and costs. Fees and comparisons may differ for other investment options and account balances.
* Mercer Super has been recognised with several SuperRatings awards, including SuperRatings' highest platinum rating for both our Allocated Pension Division (now known as Mercer SmartRetirement Income) and Corporate Superannuation Division products. Mercer SmartRetirement Income and the Corporate Superannuation Division products also received SuperRatings Platinum Performance awards, based on investment returns, fees, insurance, member servicing, administration and governance for 10 and 15 years respectively. Ratings issued by SuperRatings Pty Ltd a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR No.1309956) of Lonsec Research Pty Ltd AFSL No. 421445 are general advice only. Rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product and subject to change without notice. SuperRatings may receive a fee for the use of its ratings and awards. Visit SuperRatings.com.au for ratings information.
Mercer Super has been recognised with several Chant West Apple Ratings for 2025, including 5 Apples - Highest Quality Fund rating for Mercer Super's super products Mercer SmartSuper Plan - Employer, Mercer SmartSuper Plan - Individual, Mercer SmartSuper and Mercer Business Super, as well as Mercer Super's pension product Mercer SmartRetirement Income. The Zenith CW Pty Ltd ABN 20 639 121 403 AFSL 226872/AFS Rep No. 1280401 Chant West rating (assigned February 2025) is limited to General Advice only and has been prepared without considering your objectives or financial situation, including target markets where applicable. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product and is subject to change at any time without notice. You should seek independent advice and consider the PDS or offer document before making any investment decisions. Ratings have been assigned based on third party data. Liability is not accepted, whether direct or indirect, from use of the rating. Refer to chantwest.com.au for full ratings information and their FSG.
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