Investment objective
To achieve an average return over rolling ten-year periods of CPI + 5.0% p.a., after fees and tax.
Asset allocation
The pie chart above shows the target asset allocation, however QIC, our investment manager, has the flexibility to invest within the ranges detailed.2
Cash |
Property |
Australian shares |
International shares |
Alternatives |
-2% - 10% |
0% -15% |
20% - 40% |
30% - 50% |
0% - 36% |
Risk
Negative return expected one year in every four years.

Historical performance
| Crediting rates1 |
Accumulation |
Allocated Pension |
| 2007/2008 |
-8.31% |
-9.06% |
| 2006/2007 |
19.81% |
22.75% |
| 2005/2006 |
14.66% |
16.98% |
| 2004/2005 |
16.34% |
18.48% |
| 2003/2004 |
19.97% |
22.74% |
| 3 yr average 3 |
8.00% |
9.30% |
| 5 yr average 3 |
11.95% |
13.69% |
More investment performance and unit prices
Fee
| Administration and investment management cost (MER) |
0.85% p.a.4 |