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Living Super

Take control of where your super is invested with our range of investment options.

Features

Living Super features

  • Low Fees

    With admin fees from as low as $5/month, more of your hard earned money is put into building a Super future with Living Super.
    *Other fees and costs apply.

  • Competitive performance

    Launched in August 2012, Living Super now has more than 50,000 members & over $3 billion in funds under management1! See our past performance.
    Past performance is no indication of future performance.

  • Your Super and Banking all in one place

    Keep track of your super together with any other ING accounts you have, on your phone, tablet or desktop anytime.

*You should consider overall fees and costs, including insurance costs, investment performance, risk and return before choosing a super fund. Go to https://moneysmart.gov.au/how-super-works/choosing-a-super-fund

1. Members and funds under management correct as at 31 July 2023.

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Managed options

Managed investment options

With Living Super you can choose from five diversified multi-sector managed investment options

High Growth

Historical Performance

10.33 % p.a.

Since inception (30 August 2012) for Super accounts, effective as at 29 February 2024.

95
  • Growth assets - 95%
  • Defensive assets - 5%
Who's it suitable for?
Investing for 10+ years
Growth

Historical Performance

7.74 % p.a.

Since inception (30 August 2012) for Super accounts, effective as at 29 February 2024.

70
  • Growth assets - 75%
  • Defensive assets - 25%
Who's it suitable for?
Investing for 8+ years

Asset class breakdown

  • Australian equities - 30%
  • International equities - 30%
  • Listed Real Assets - 15%
  • Australian Fixed interest - 10%
  • Global Fixed interest - 15%
  • Cash - 0%
Moderate

Historical Performance

5.15 % p.a.

Since inception (1 July 2020) for Super accounts, effective as at 29 February 2024.

50
  • Growth assets - 50%
  • Defensive assets - 50%
Who's it suitable for?
Investing for 6+ years

Asset class breakdown

  • Australian equities - 19%
  • International equities - 18%
  • Listed Real Assets - 13%
  • Australian Fixed interest - 16%
  • Global Fixed interest - 30%
  • Cash - 4%
Conservative

Historical Performance

2.68 % p.a.

Since inception (1 July 2020) for Super accounts, effective as at 29 February 2024.

30
  • Growth assets - 30%
  • Defensive assets - 70%
Who's it suitable for?
Investing for 4+ years

Asset class breakdown

  • Australian equities - 10%
  • International equities - 10%
  • Listed Real Assets - 10%
  • Australian Fixed interest - 20%
  • Global Fixed Interest - 36%
  • Cash - 14%
Diversified Shares

Historical Performance

6.80 % p.a.

Investment option commenced 1 December 2023

30
  • Growth assets - 98%
  • Defensive assets - 2%
Who's it suitable for?
Investing for 10+ years

Asset class breakdown

  • Australian equities - 48%
  • International equities - 50%
  • Cash - 2%
How to get started

Get going in just 5 minutes

1. Open your account

To get set up just enter your contact details, your TFN and select from one of our investment menu options - about five minutes.

2. Consolidate your super

Find your other super so you stop paying for multiple things, like fees and insurance you may not need, that could be eating into your super.

3. Tell your employer

Once your account's open, you can complete a 'Super choice form' to give to your employer if you wish for their contributions to be made into your new account.

Before consolidating your super accounts, you should consider where future employer contributions will be paid, any fees or charges you may incur with the rollover, any benefits (including current insurance benefits) which you may lose from your current provider(s) and whether or not you first need to lodge any required 'Notice of intent to claim or vary a deduction for personal contributions' or equivalent forms (which can be sent via email to superandretirement.au@ing.com). You should discuss any potential super strategies with your accountant or financial adviser.

When opening your account, remember:

You'll need to have your tax file number handy

You must be aged 13 or over

It's for Australian residents only

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Rates and fees

Rates and fees

Competitive rates and fees to help your super savings grow.

Interest rates

The Cash Hub must hold a minimum of $500 or 1% of your account balance (whichever is greater and capped at $10,000), plus an additional amount equal to the insurance premiums, pension payments (if applicable) and fees due to be paid in the following two months.

Interest rate
Interest rate

Interest accrued on the cash option is reflected in the unit price.

Interest rate
Interest rate

Living Super Term Deposits offer a fixed rate of interest for the duration of the term and each require a minimum opening amount of $1,000. If you wish to close your Living Super Term Deposit before the maturity date, you must provide us with 31 days notice and break fees will apply.
The 2 year term deposit is only available in Super accounts, not Transition to Retirement or Pension accounts.
Interest rates for Living Super Term Deposits are effective from midday on the date of publication.

Terms
Interest rates

3 months

6 months

1 year

2 years

Living Super fees

Detailed information on the fees and costs of Living Super can be found in the PDS, Product Guide and the Defined Fees Guide.

  • Establishment fee
    Nil
  • Contribution fee
    Nil
  • Withdrawal fee
    Nil
  • Exit fee
    Nil

Your superannuation is invested in Cash Hub, Cash option and term deposits held with ING.

  • Administration fees and costs
    $60 p.a. charged at $5 per month plus an administration fee of 0.20% p.a. on the account balance in the Cash option. Total percentage-based fees are capped at $2,125 p.a.
  • Investment fees and costs
    Nil

Create your own investment strategy by choosing from a range of managed investments (excluding the Cash option).

  • Administration fees and costs
    $60 p.a. charged at $5 per month plus an administration fee of 0.35% p.a. of your account balance in managed investments (excluding the Cash option) and 0.42% p.a. on the account balance in listed securities. Total percentage-based administration fees are capped at $2,125 p.a.
  • Investment fees and costs
    0.24% p.a. on the account balance in managed investments (excluding the cash option) and estimated underlying investment costs on managed investment options ranging from 0.02% to 0.08% p.a.
  • Buy/sell spread

    Managed investment option Buy (%) Sell (%)
    Australian Fixed Interest 0.020% 0.030%
    Australian Listed Property 0.160% 0.160%
    Australian Shares 0.110% 0.110%
    Cash 0.000% 0.000%
    Conservative 0.082% 0.071%
    Growth 0.102% 0.102%
    High Growth 0.115% 0.119%
    International Fixed Interest (Hedged) 0.060% 0.070%
    International Shares 0.067% 0.092%
    Diversified Shares 0.074% 0.085%
    Moderate 0.097% 0.088%
  • Transaction costs

    The table at right outlines how much of each investment option’s transaction costs were recovered by the buy/sell spreads shown above. Net transaction costs shown in the table are an additional cost to you paid from the assets of the Fund, and these costs are also disclosed in the ‘Fees and Costs Summary table’ in the ‘Fees and other costs’ section of the Product Guide.


    Managed investment option Net transaction costs*
    Australian Fixed Interest 0.00%
    Australian Listed Property 0.00%
    Australian Shares 0.00%
    Cash 0.00%
    Conservative 0.00%
    Diversified Shares 0.00%
    Growth 0.00%
    High Growth 0.00%
    International Fixed Interest (Hedged) 0.00%
    International Shares 0.00%
    Moderate 0.00%

    *These costs are estimates only based on information for the year ended 30 June 2023, and the actual net transaction costs may be higher or lower.

Take a hands-on approach, with real-time trading of S&P/ASX 300 shares, plus a selection of Exchange-Traded Products

  • Administration fees and costs
    $60 p.a. charged at $5 per month plus an administration fee of 0.35% p.a. of your account balance in managed investments (excluding the Cash option) and 0.42% p.a. on the account balance in listed securities, capped at $2,125 p.a.
  • Brokerage
    Brokerage of $20 or 0.13% per trade (whichever is greater)
  • Transaction costs
    Nil
  • Market research
    Included in the Administration fee
  • Premium market research (optional)
    $20 per month

If you want to close your Term Deposit early:

you need to give us 31 days’ notice, and

Break costs apply if you break your Term Deposit before its maturity date. You will receive a lower interest rate (as a result of the relevant interest rate reduction being applied) than if you had kept the Term Deposit until its maturity date.


Interest will be calculated from the date the Term Deposit was opened to the date the Term Deposit is closed (inclusive of the 31-day notice period), less the interest rate reduction as shown in the tables below.

'Break Cost' rules applied to Term Deposits opened on or after 1 January 2021:

Table 1

Time elapsed by the time you withdraw
Percentage of the interest rate you lose

0% to less than 20%

90%

20% to less than 40%

80%

40% to less than 60%

60%

60% to less than 80%

40%

80% to less than 100%

20%

Example: If you buy a 2-year Term Deposit on 1 April 2022 at an agreed interest rate of 1.20% p.a., you need to keep your money in it until 31 March 2024 to receive that interest rate. If you break the Term Deposit on 31 March 2023 (which is at the 1-year mark, so you’ve only had it for 50% of its total term), the interest rate you would have received at full term (1.20% p.a.) will be reduced by 60%. You will receive 0.48% p.a.

'Break Cost' rules applied to Term Deposits opened on or before 31 December 2020:

Table 2

Term of the Deposit
Interest rate reduction

3 months

0.50%

6 months

0.75%

1 year

1.00%

2 years

2.00%

Example: If you bought a 2-year Term Deposit on 1 December 2020 at an agreed interest rate of 1.20% p.a., you need to keep your money in it until 1 December 2022 to receive that interest rate. If you break the Term Deposit on 1 December 2021, because it was a 2-year Term Deposit (regardless how long you've held it) the interest rate will be reduced by 2.00% p.a. (but can't go below 0.00%).

Note: If you bought a Term Deposit on or before 31 December 2020 but the rules to newer Term Deposits (Table 1) give you a higher interest rate, we will apply the rate which is more favourable to you.

So, let's apply the rules in Table 1 to the Term Deposit you bought on 1 December 2020. You’ve held the Term Deposit for 50% of its total term, so your interest rate will be reduced by 60%. This means instead of 1.20% p.a., you receive 0.48% p.a. This is a better outcome than the 0.00% p.a. if we apply the rules from Table 2. We'll give you an interest rate of 0.48%.

  • Insurance fees
    Varies depending upon the amount and type of cover you choose and other factors such as your sex, age, occupation and any health loadings which may apply.
  • Member advice fee
    Varies depending on the advice services you use.
  • Term deposit early closure
    Refer to the section 'Term Deposit Break Costs' for further information.
  • Investment fees on Exchange Traded Products
    Varies depending on the investment fee charged by the Exchange Traded Products provider. It is reflected in the performance of the option.
  • Family law information
    $102.50 per request
  • Family law split
    $256.25 per request
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Investment options

Take control of where your super is invested with our range of investment options

Overview

Take control of where your super is invested with our range of options

ASX-listed securities

Individual securities within the S&P/ASX 300 index

14 listed investment companies

140+ Exchange Traded Funds

If you want to know more about some categories of ETFs, please refer to the Technology, Sustainability, Healthcare and Emerging Markets tabs above. See our full list of ETFs offered.


Managed Investments
Living Super offers 11 managed investment options:

High Growth
Growth Australian shares
Moderate Australian listed property
Conservative International fixed interest (hedged)
Cash Option Australian fixed interest
International Shares Diversified Shares

See our full historical investment performance.

Term Deposits
Living Super also provides you access to 3 month, 6 month, 1 year and 2 year term deposits (2 year term deposits available for super accounts only). View more information on term deposits

Technology

Invest in leading technology companies, within Australia and around the globe with Technology ETFs.

Interested in tech but don’t know where to start? Why choose between Facebook or Amazon shares? Living Super makes it easy with Technology ETFs.

Access to global and domestic technology companies

Living Super offers a range of technology ETFs, allowing you to access companies not listed on the ASX from within our easy to use trading platform.

Diversification

Picking the next up and comer in tech stocks can be hard. However purchasing one ETF can allow you to invest into a wide range of technology stocks, meaning you might be invested in the next big thing.

Examples of companies you could invest in with Technology ETFs

Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Apple

Sustainability

Invest your super to create an impact with ETFs.

Conscious where your super is invested? Could it create a sustainable future and make the world a better place? Living Super allows you to customise your investments in line with your interests and beliefs.

Socially Responsible Investments

With a range of ETFs you can easily customise your portfolio with the intention of investing in, for example “climate leaders”, and excluding companies that are linked to industries such as fossil fuels, gambling or weapons.

Diversification of Investments

Investing sustainably doesn’t mean you need to compromise your portfolio's performance or risk management. With access to Australian companies, global companies, and fixed income investments, your portfolio can be as growth or defensively oriented as you wish, all the while investing with a conscience.

Examples of companies you could invest in with Sustainability ETFs

First Solar, Tesla, Siemens, Vestas

Healthcare

Invest your super in Healthcare with ETFs

With innovative medications and treatments being tested daily, there's exciting developments in the world of healthcare. But what does this mean for your super? Living Super simplifies this with Healthcare ETFs. Picking between global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies can be difficult. However with ETFs, you can be invested in a range of companies which operate in the broad sector of healthcare, meaning you could be invested in the next big thing.

Examples of companies you could invest in with Healthcare ETFs

Johnson & Johnson, Novavax, Pfizer, UnitedHealth Group

Emerging Markets

Invest your super in Emerging Markets with ETFs

The global economy is changing, and emerging markets are offering new opportunities to investors.
Typically, companies based in emerging markets such as China, Taiwan, India and Brazil are not listed on the ASX. Living Super offers Emerging Market ETFs so you can diversify geographically by investing a portion of your portfolio in companies that could be well-placed to capture the growth of emerging markets.

Examples of companies you could invest in with Emerging Market ETFs

Alibaba Group, Samsung, Tencent, Reliance Industries Limited

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ETFs, Shares and LICs

Get to know more about ETFs, Shares, and LICs

Learn about customising your portfolio

With ETFs you can access local and international share markets in a single trade. An ETF is traded on the ASX just like any other share but is structured like a traditional managed investment. ETFs generally contain a collection of individual securities and usually represent a particular index. For more information on ETFs please refer to section 4 of the Product Guide. See the full list of ETFs.

Investing in ETFs

ETFs can provide a range of benefits for long-term investors such as:

Diversification - ETFs provide instant exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities, and diversification reduces concentration risk in a portfolio.

Cost effective - ETFs are a cost-effective way to invest in a diversified portfolio of shares.

Flexibility - You can generally buy and sell ETFs any time during the trading day at market prices. Brokerage fees apply.

Transparency - ETFs are listed on a securities exchange with market prices quoted throughout the trading day and portfolio holdings are published regularly so you know exactly what they are invested in.

While ETFs offer diversification which may reduce risk, they are still subject to the rise and fall of the market. The level of risk will depend on the types of securities held within an individual ETF's portfolio.

Further, fees and costs apply to holding, buying and selling ETFs. For more information on the fees and costs associated with a specific ETF, please refer to the ETF provider's website, otherwise see below for the fees and costs for Living Super.

A share represents part ownership of a company. When you buy shares you become a shareholder, which entitles you to dividends (share of company profits) and capital growth (a rise in the share price). Australian listed securities can be bought and sold on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The S&P/ASX 300 index is comprised of the top 300 listed companies (by market capitalisation), giving you the opportunity to invest in some of Australia's most well-known companies across a range of industries. Further information on the individual securities within the S&P/ASX 300 can be found at asx.com.au.1

Investing in shares

High long-term return potential: While they can be volatile in the short-term, historically, Australian shares have earned higher returns than other investments over the longer-term.

Tax-effective income: Many Australian companies pay dividends that come with franking credits. Franking credits reflect corporate taxes that a company has already paid. Your account may be eligible for franking credits upon receipt of a dividend.

Liquidity: Generally, shares in the S&P/ASX 300 can be easily bought and sold on the ASX through the trading day.

Fees and costs apply to holding, buying and selling shares. See below for the fees and costs for Living Super.

1 Important Information: The stocks included in the S&P/ASX300 index change over time. If you own a stock that has been removed from the S&P/ASX 300 index, you can generally retain the shares and sell them at any time but you will not be able to buy more of that stock unless it is re-introduced into the index.

With LICs you can access a diversified range of local and international markets in a single trade. LICs invest in assets in a similar way as a managed investment, but are traded on the ASX just like shares and are taxed as a company. LICs are closed-ended professionally managed investments whereby a manager of the LIC invests in a range of assets including shares, property and fixed interest.

Investing in LICs

LICs can provide a range of benefits for long-term investors including:

Diversification - LICs provide instant exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities, and diversification reduces concentration risk in a portfolio.

Flexibility - You can generally buy and sell LICs any time during the trading day at market prices. Brokerage fees apply.

Transparency - LICs are listed on a securities exchange and portfolio holdings are published regularly so you know exactly what you own.

Fees and costs apply to holding, buying and selling of LICs. In addition it is common for LICs to have management and performance fees. For more details on the specific fees associated with each LIC, refer to the provider's website, otherwise see below for the fees and costs for Living Super.

In addition to the above, listed securities can allow you to tailor your investment strategy by combining ASX-listed shares and exchange traded products alongside your managed investments, and can be less hassle because we will take care of all the administration, compliance and reporting requirements.

This option may suit you if you want to be actively involved in managing your super, however you need to consider things such as:

cost (applicable administration and brokerage fees);

short-term share price volatility;

liquidity (or lack thereof);

consequences of trading too often;

too little diversification; and

risks of investing in response to your emotions (this may apply to all investment options).

We strongly encourage you to consult a qualified financial adviser before investing in listed securities as there are risks involved and you are responsible for any decisions to buy, sell or hold securities, not the Trustee or ING. Any advice on this webpage does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and you should consider the Product Disclosure Statement, Product Guide, Target Market Determination and Financial Services Guide available at ing.com.au/documents when deciding if investing in listed securities is appropriate for you. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance

A minimum of $500 applies to share purchases. No minimum amount applies to share sales, but broker limits and market rules may apply.

You can invest up to 100% (subject to the Cash Hub minimum) of your account balance in the Listed Securities investment category (S&P/ASX300 Shares & Tier 1 and 2 Exchange Traded Products). Tier 3 category products are restricted to 40% of your total account balance. This is also subject to the Cash Hub minimum requirement

You can invest between 10% and 50% into one listed security, tiered as per the table below.

Over time, due to market volatility, the value of your shares and/ or exchange traded products relative to one another and relative to other investment options in your portfolio may change. This means you may exceed the maximum allowed investment limits. If you exceed the maximum 40% of your total account balances in the Exchange Traded Product Tier 3 category, you won’t be able to make any additional purchases of Tier 3 securities until you rebalance your portfolio and bring it back in line within the allowable investment limit. If you exceed the individual limit relevant to your specific tier, you won’t be able to make any additional purchases of that individual share and/or exchange traded product.

Individual limit Aggregate limit
S&P/ASX 300 constituents 20% 100%
Exchange Traded Product Tier 1 50% 100%
Exchange Traded Product Tier 2 25% 100%
Exchange Traded Product Tier 3 10% 40%

If you wish to open a share trading account, you can do this once your account has been opened For more information, please visit ing.com.au/contact-us, or speak with your financial adviser.

Choosing an ETF will be based on your own investment strategy. Some investors select ETFs that provide them with a thematic exposure to specific sectors such as technology, sustainability or emerging markets.

Other investors select ETFs with the aim of having their investment track a particular index. For example, an investor may select an ETF which tracks the NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations exchange).

Once you have a share trading account, you can access premium market research for $20 per month. This premium market research provides in-depth portfolio analysis including share recommendations and investment ratings. Market research and premium market research is facilitated by Living Super’s share broker. See the Product Guide for more information.

If you wish to trade ASX listed securities and/or Exchange Traded Products through your Living Super account, you will need to open a share trading account. Your account must have a minimum balance of $10,000 in order for you to open a share trading account.

When you place share orders, the costs or proceeds of share trades are settled through your Cash Hub (after deducting brokerage). A minimum of $500 applies to share purchases. No minimum amount applies to share sales, however, broker limits and market rules may apply.

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FAQs

Got a question about Living Super?

Chances are you'll find the answer in our FAQs.

Here are some of the more common questions we get asked:

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Tools and calculators

Your super resources kit

Learn more about super and get a better handle on your investment by using these tools and calculators.

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