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Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
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Retirement
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Why Hostplus
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
Product and fee information for advisers
Retired and looking for more certainty over your returns?
Introducing CPIplus, a Pension investment option that aims to deliver a consistent and predetermined return above inflation each year.
Not available for Transition to Retirement Pensions. Though returns above inflation are predetermined annually, Hostplus can shorten the return period. Hostplus may also adjust the rate of return with at least 30 days’ notice.
International
Shares
The International Shares investment option is focused on delivering the best net return in a single sector from investing in a portfolio of all growth assets (typically companies listed on international securities exchanges, including developed and emerging markets, and may include some unlisted assets).
At a glance (Pension)
* Investment costs are based on estimated and actual information from the previous financial year. The costs payable in future years may be higher or lower. Administration and other fees apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see the Hostplus Retirement Accounts PDS.
^ Investment return over 10 years to 31 July 2026, net of investment fees and costs. Administration and other costs apply. Returns won’t display for options younger than 10 years. See investment returns page for returns over all available periods.
Who is International Shares suitable for?
With all growth assets, this sector investment option is designed for members with a medium to long-term investment timeframe, who are seeking very strong long-term returns, have a high tolerance of negative returns and can accept the impacts of foreign currency movements.
Read our Hostplus Retirement Accounts PDS for more information about these terms.
Our target
asset mix
| Asset class | Target | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International shares – developed markets | 79% | 50-100% |
| International shares – emerging markets | 21% | 0-40% |
| Cash | 0% | 0-10% |
Investment managers may invest a proportion of this option’s assets in cash for management purposes from time to time.
Past
performance
Pension
This table shows the 12-month net return for our International Shares option at 30 June each year. The net return is the money the investment has earned, minus investment costs and taxes.1
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return | 33.75% | -17.79% | 17.01% | 14.80% | 19.24% |
This table shows the average net return for our International Shares option over 3, 5 and 10 years to 30 June 2025.1
| Year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average return (p.a.) | 16.99% | 11.98% | 10.97% |
1. Administration and other fees apply. For a full breakdown of fees and costs, see the Hostplus Retirement Accounts PDS. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.
Get ready for a positive future with a Hostplus retirement account
It takes about 20 minutes to apply for a Hostplus retirement account online, or you can call us on 1300 348 546 to discuss your options.
