INFORMAZIONI SU QUESTO EPISODIO
What happened to your super investments this financial year?
Despite global conflict, market volatility and economic uncertainty, many super funds delivered strong returns over the past financial year. So what happened and what does it mean for your retirement savings?
In this episode of Super Insider, Josh Van Gestel is joined by Australian Retirement Trust Chief Economist Brian Parker to unpack the biggest investment stories of the financial year. Together, they explain why markets proved more resilient than many expected, what drove investment performance, and why staying focused on the long term remains one of the most important decisions you can make as an investor.
Tune in to learn about the following topics:
01:42 How global events shaped investment markets over the past financial year
05:18 Why share markets delivered strong returns despite ongoing uncertainty
09:47 What artificial intelligence means for investment performance and future growth
13:25 Why diversification matters more than chasing market hype
17:03 How ART invests for the long term through market volatility
21:41 What investors should focus on in the year ahead
26:15 Where to find tools to help choose a suitable investment option
Whether you're checking your annual super performance or simply trying to make sense of the headlines, this conversation will help you understand what matters most and why keeping a long-term perspective is key.
This episode is designed to help you feel more confident about your retirement decisions, no matter where you are in your journey.
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CREDITS
Joshua van Gestel – Senior Manager, Education Delivery, ART
Brian Parker – Chief Economist, ART
Returns of 10.07% p.a over 10 years to 30 June 2026 are for the High Growth Option.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Returns are after investment fees and costs and transaction costs but before administration fees. The option was renamed from Growth to High Growth on 1 July 2024. Returns shown are for Sunsuper for Life Growth option to 28 February 2022, then ART Growth/High Growth up to 30 June 2026. Default option is Lifecycle Investment Strategy. Individual returns may vary.
This is general information only. It’s not based on your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. So, think about those things and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination at art.com.au/pds before you make any decision about our products. And if you’re still not sure, talk with a financial adviser.
We issue this information and all Australian Retirement Trust products. When we say ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘the Trustee’, we mean Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd (ABN 88 010 720 840, AFSL 228975), trustee of Australian Retirement Trust (ABN 60 905 115 063).
The opinions and comments shared by people in this podcast are theirs alone, and they’re not necessarily shared by the Trustee. It uses information that’s accurate at the time of publishing.
