What is an exchange traded fund (ETF)
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) offer access to a wide range of Australian and international companies through a selection of pre-mixed portfolios. They are structured like a managed fund and can be traded like shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Benefits of ETFs
- Low cost
Compared to other managed investments, ETFs offer a low cost way to invest in a wide range of Australian and international companies.
- Easy to trade
ETFs can be traded like shares on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) continuously throughout the day, online, and in real time.
- Provides diversification
You can use ETFs to spread your money over a range of securities, or gain exposure to a specific sector or investment group.
Available ETFs
Self Invest offers a variety of ETFs for you to choose from. A maximum of 85% of your total QSuper Accumulation or Retirement Income account balance can be held in ETFs, and maximum exposure limits apply to each (represented as a percentage of your total balance, at the time of transacting).1
Multi-asset class
Australian shares
Listed property
International shares
Fixed income and cash
Commodities
Infrastructure
How much it costs
Fees apply for investing your super in Self Invest, and are also charged when you buy and sell an ETF. The fees will be deducted from your Self Invest transaction account. An ETF management fee also applies, which will be deducted from the ETF by the ETF manager before the return is declared. Find out more.
Risks of ETFs
As an asset class, ETFs are considered to be a high risk investment, however individual ETFs can carry a lower risk, such as one that invests in a diverse range of bonds. When you invest in ETFs, you need to be prepared to accept a level of volatility and the possibility of negative returns.
You can find out more in the Investment Choice Guide (pdf).
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