One of Australia’s best value-for-money funds
Independent superannuation research and ratings company, SuperRatings, describes VicSuper as ‘one of the best value for money funds’ in Australia and has awarded us its highest rating – the Platinum Performance rating, seven years running (2012-19).
Why fees matter
The fees and costs you pay form an important part of your super. In fact the combination of competitive fees and solid investment returns can help your super balance grow over time. That’s because lower fees mean more money stays in your account, ultimately helping to boost your balance.
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VicSuper FutureSaver
Type of fee Amount How and when paid Investment fee1,3 Ranges between 0% pa and 0.44% (estimated) The investment fee accrues daily and is included in the calculation of the unit prices which determines your investment returns. It is not deducted directly from your account. Administration fee1
Account-keeping fee
Administration fee
Account-keeping fee
Administration feeIf the account balance is under $4,300:
$0 plus 2% pa
If the account balance
is $4,300 or more:
$1.50 per week plus
0.19% paThe administration fee and account keeping fee are deducted from your account at the end of each month in arrears. These fees are capped at a combined total of $125 per month per account.
Buy-sell spread Nil Not applicable Switching fee Nil Not applicable Advice fees
relating to all members investing in the Growth (MySuper) OptionNil Not applicable Other fees and costs2 Refer to ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’ in the ‘Fees and costs’ Member Guide for information about other fees and costs such as advice fees for personal advice. Indirect cost ratio (ICR)1,3 Ranges between 0% pa and 0.50% pa (estimated) The ICR accrues daily and is included in the calculation of unit prices which determines your investment returns. It is not deducted directly from your account.
1. If your account balance for a product offered by VicSuper is less than $6,000 at the end of VicSuper’s income year, the total combined amount of administration fees, investment fees and indirect costs charged to you is capped at 3% of your account balance. Any amount charged in excess of that cap must be refunded.
2. For more information, please see ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’ in the ‘Fees and costs’ Member Guide.
3. The investment fee and ICR are an estimate for the 2019/20 financial year based on the estimated investment related costs incurred for the 12 months ended 30 June 2019. Actual investment fees and indirect costs may vary and cannot be estimated precisely in advance. If it becomes apparent that actual costs will differ materially the estimates will be updated. -
VicSuper Flexible Income
Type of fee Amount How and when paid Investment fee1,3 Ranges between 0% pa and 0.44% pa (estimated) The investment fee accrues daily and is deducted from the investment option/s in which you invest. They are included in the calculation of the unit prices, which determines your investment returns. They are not deducted directly from your account. Administration fee1
Account-keeping fee
Administration fee
Account-keeping fee
Administration feeIf the account balance is under $4,300:
$0 plus 2% pa
If the account balance
is $4,300 or more:
$1.50 per week plus
0.22% paThe administration fee and account-keeping fee are deducted from your account at the end of each month in arrears.
These fees are capped at a combined total of $125 per month per account.
Buy-sell spread Nil Not applicable Switching fee Nil Not applicable Advice fees
Relating to all members investing in a particular investment optionNil Not applicable Other fees and costs2 Refer to ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’ for information about other fees and costs such as advice fees for personal advice. Indirect cost ratio (ICR)1,3 Ranges between 0% pa and 0.50% pa (estimated) The ICR accrues daily and is deducted from the investment option/s in which you invest. They are included in the calculation of unit prices, which determines your investment returns. They are not deducted directly from your account.
1. If your account balance for a product offered by VicSuper is less than $6,000 at the end of the VicSuper’s income year, the total combined amount of administration fees, investment fees and indirect costs charged to you is capped at 3% of your account balance. Any amount charged in excess of that cap must be refunded.
2. For more information, please see ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’.
3. The investment fees and ICR are an estimate for the 2019/20 financial year based on the estimated investment related costs incurred for the 12 months ended 30 June 2019. Actual investment fees and indirect costs may vary and cannot be estimated precisely in advance. If it becomes apparent that actual costs will differ materially the estimates will be updated. -
VicSuper Flexible Income (with Transition to Retirement)
Type of fee Amount How and when paid Investment fee1,3 Ranges between 0% pa and 0.44% pa (estimated) The investment fee accrues daily and is deducted from the investment option/s in which you invest. They are included in the calculation of the unit prices, which determines your investment returns. They are not deducted directly from your account. Administration fee1
Account-keeping fee
Administration fee
Account-keeping fee
Administration feeIf the account balance is under $4,300:
$0 plus 2% pa
If the account balance
is $4,300 or more:
$1.50 per week plus
0.22% paThe administration fee and account-keeping fee are deducted from your account at the end of each month in arrears.
These fees are capped at a combined total of $125 per month per account.
Buy-sell spread Nil Not applicable Switching fee Nil Not applicable Advice fees
Relating to all members investing in a particular investment optionNil Not applicable Other fees and costs2 Refer to ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’ for information about other fees and costs such as advice fees for personal advice. Indirect cost ratio (ICR)1,3 Ranges between 0% pa and 0.50% pa (estimated) The ICR accrues daily and is deducted from the investment option/s in which you invest. They are included in the calculation of unit prices, which determines your investment returns. They are not deducted directly from your account.
1. If your account balance for a product offered by VicSuper is less than $6,000 at the end of the VicSuper’s income year, the total combined amount of administration fees, investment fees and indirect costs charged to you is capped at 3% of your account balance. Any amount charged in excess of that cap must be refunded.
2. For more information, please see ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’.
3. The investment fees and ICR are an estimate for the 2019/20 financial year based on the estimated investment related costs incurred for the 12 months ended 30 June 2019. Actual investment fees and indirect costs may vary and cannot be estimated precisely in advance. If it becomes apparent that actual costs will differ materially the estimates will be updated. -
Guaranteed Income
Guaranteed Income for Life
Type of fee Amount How and when paid Investment fee Nil1 Not applicable Administration fee 0.15% pa of initial
investmentIncluded in the calculation of the income payment (not deducted directly from an account of yours or from your income payments) Buy-sell spread Nil Not applicable Switching fee Nil Not applicable Advice fees
Relating to all members
investing in the productNil Not applicable Other fees and costs Refer to ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’ for information about other fees and costs such as advice fees for personal advice. Indirect cost ratio Nil1 Not applicable
1. Challenger Life and VicSuper do not impose additional fees or expense recoveries in relation to your account. In setting the amount of regular payments, Challenger Life takes into account various assumptions about longevity and investment returns as well as the cost of providing the product to VicSuper and its members. For more information about how Challenger Life derives income and the guarantee, see ‘Who provides the guarantee?’ on page 23 of the Guaranteed Income PDS.
Guaranteed Fixed Term Income
Type of fee Amount How and when paid Investment fee Nil1 Not applicable Administration fee RCV100
0.20% pa of initial
investment
RCV 0-99
0.20% pa of reducing
initial investment2Included in the calculation of the income payment (not deducted directly from an account of yours or from your income payments) Buy-sell spread Nil Not applicable Switching fee Nil Not applicable Advice fees
Relating to all members
investing in the productNil Not applicable Other fees and costs Refer to ‘Additional explanation of fees and costs’ for information about other fees and costs such as advice fees for personal advice Indirect cost ratio Nil1 Not applicable 1. Challenger Life and VicSuper do not impose additional fees or expense recoveries in relation to your account. In setting the amount of regular payments, Challenger Life takes into account various assumptions about longevity and investment returns as well as the cost of providing the product to VicSuper and its members. For more information about how Challenger Life derives income and the guarantee, see ‘Who provides the guarantee?’ on page 23 of the Guaranteed Income PDS.
2. The initial investment is reduced after each regular income payment by an amount calculated as: initial investment minus any residual capital value, divided by the total number of income payments in the investment term.
If you have any insurance cover through your VicSuper FutureSaver account, the applicable premiums will be deducted from your account monthly. You can find out more in the Insurance Handbook.
Insurance handbook (PDF 3mb)
In most cases, VicSuper members receive superannuation advice at no extra cost. In cases where fees for financial advice do apply, these will be clearly explained to you in advance so you can decide if you wish to proceed.