Brighter Super Review: Fees, Performance & Key Features
IndustryThe Brighter Super Story
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🌳 A Rich Queensland Heritage Brighter Super was formed through the merger of LGIAsuper and Energy Super, bringing together a combined history that dates back to 1965. The fund has deep roots in serving Queensland's local government and energy sector employees.
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🤝 Strength Through Partnership Headquartered in Brisbane, Brighter Super is an open, profit-for-member fund. The mergers were undertaken with the aim of delivering the benefits of scale, such as competitive fees and diverse investment options, directly to its members.
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🎯 Personalised and Focused While growing into a significant national fund, Brighter Super remains focused on providing a high level of personalised service. The fund's core mission is to support its members' financial wellbeing and help them achieve a brighter retirement future.
Assets Under Management
$35 Billion
Total Members
300,000 Members
ESG Rating
Ethical Options
Est. Annual Fee
$376 on $50k
Performance Chart
Default Option as at 30 June 2025
Fees Breakdown
- Admin Fee: 0.15% + $26 per year
- Investment Fee: 0.55%
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Option Performance - Returns as at 31 December 2025
| Option Name ↑ | 1 Year ↕️ | 3 Year ↕️ | 5 Year ↕️ | 10 Year ↕️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced | +8.79% | +11.31% | +8.09% | N/A |
| Conservative Balanced | +7.72% | +9.24% | +6.12% | N/A |
| Growth | +9.88% | +12.85% | +9.67% | N/A |
| Indexed Balanced | +8.78% | +12.37% | +8.81% | N/A |
| Secure | +4.08% | +4.49% | +2.48% | +3.05% |
| Stable | +6.39% | +7.30% | +4.23% | N/A |
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