Moderate

Balanced

Socially
Responsible

Aggressive

Cash

Diversified
Bonds

International
Shares

Australian
Shares

Cash

outlook

If you are a short-term investor who wants to protect the value of your investment, the Cash option may be suitable for you. However, you should be aware that there will be little short-term real growth.

 

Objective

To match the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index, after fees and tax.1

Timeframe

1 year

Suited to investors with an investment timeframe of less than 1 year.

Total fee2

0.22% p.a.

Total fee includes administration fees (0.16%), investment fees, and indirect cost ratio. View detailed fee breakdown

Risk level

Very low
Low
Low to medium
Medium
Medium to high
High
Very High
Very low

Investors should be aware that a negative annual return is expected less than 0.5 times in any 20 years. Read more about the standard risk measure.


Should I have my super in Cash?

The Cash option has a very low risk level when measured over the short term. However, if you intend to stay invested in this option for a longer timeframe, you should consider whether the current low returns will be enough for your situation.

One of the mistakes some investors make is switching to Cash and locking in a loss in their previous investment option, rather than focussing on long-term goals.

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1-year short-term risk

Over the short term, a very low-risk option like Cash can deliver more stable returns.

10-year long-term risk

Over the long term, Cash can deliver low returns that may not keep up with the increased cost of living.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

Investing your super in more than one asset class is a good strategy to reduce risk. QSuper's Single Sector investment options are designed to be used in combination with our other investment options.

Consider your options

Consider whether the low investment returns in Cash will be enough to keep up with the cost of living. Depending on your situation, investing in term deposits may be another option.

Online advice

Deciding which investment option is best for you will depend on your personal circumstances, and you can now get personal financial advice online. It's easy and only takes 10-15 minutes.

Performance

As at 30 April 2021 (updated monthly)
Account 1 month 3 months 1 year 3 years p.a. 5 years p.a. 7 years p.a. 10 years p.a.
Accumulation -0.01% -0.04% -0.05% 0.89% 1.16% 1.38% 1.83%
Income -0.02% -0.05% -0.06% 1.04% 1.36% 1.62% 2.15%
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.3

Find out more about what Cash returns to expect in the "new normal" of low interest rates.

Asset allocation

As at 31 March 2021 (updated quarterly)

The Cash option invests in a mix of deposits at call, bank bills, and term deposits.

Assets Allocation4 Ranges
Cash 100% 100%

Fund managers

The fund's investments are managed by QSuper.

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1. The Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index is constructed as a benchmark to represent the performance of a passively managed short-term money market portfolio. It is made up of a series of bank bills of equal face value, each with a maturity 7 days apart.
2. Our total fee includes administration fees, investment fees, and indirect cost ratio, which are based on the fees and costs for the financial year ended 30 June 2020. The total fees and any other applicable fees are deducted daily from the unit price before the unit price is declared and may differ from future fees and costs. Other fees may apply.
3. For periods of one year or less, the return is net of fees and tax. For periods greater than one year, the return is a compound annualised return, net of fees and tax.
4. These figures have been rounded for member reporting.