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First Super Review: Fees, Performance & Key Features

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The First Super Story

First Super is an industry super fund built on a legacy of serving Australia's vital trade sectors and is committed to delivering strong outcomes for its members.

  • 🕰️ Founding Legacy First Super was established in July 2008 following the merger of three long-standing industry funds: the Furniture Industry Retirement Superannuation Trust, the Pulp & Paper Workers' Superannuation Fund, and the Timber Industry Super Scheme. This foundation was built to unite and strengthen the superannuation savings of workers across the timber, furniture and joinery, and pulp and paper industries.

  • 🤝 Core Member Connection While open to all Australians, First Super maintains a strong, enduring connection to the furniture, pulp and paper, and timber industries. It manages over $5 billion in assets for more than 70,000 members, emphasising a personalised, high-touch service model.

  • 🎯 Run Only for Members As an industry super fund, First Super's core ethos is to operate solely to benefit its members, acting in their best financial interests. Its overarching purpose is to enable members to attain and maintain a dignified retirement by focusing on smart investing and helpful service.

  • 📍 Committed to Service First Super provides a dedicated team of Member and Employer Services Coordinators to offer hands-on help in both metro and regional areas across Australia. This commitment to accessibility and personalised support helps members better understand and maximise their superannuation.

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Assets Under Management

$5 Billion

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Total Members

70,000 Members

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ESG Rating

Ethical Options

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Est. Annual Fee

$531 on $50k

Performance Chart

Default Option as at 30 June 2025

1 Year+9%
3 Year+9.1%
5 Year+8.52%
10 Year+7.52%

Fees Breakdown

  • Admin Fee: 0.2% + $86 per year
  • Investment Fee: 0.69%

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Est. Total Annual Fee: $531

Option Performance - Returns as at 30 June 2025

Option Name ↑1 Year ↕️3 Year ↕️5 Year ↕️10 Year ↕️
Balanced (default)+9.00%+9.10%+8.52%+7.52%
Cash+4.15%+3.74%+2.38%+2.23%
Conservative Balanced+7.92%+7.03%+6.17%+5.75%
Growth+9.65%+10.35%+9.75%+8.39%
Shares Plus+10.95%+11.56%+11.05%+9.44%

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