Finder Super Funds Awards 2026

Our experts compared superannuation funds from 50+ providers to help you find the best of the best for 2026.

The 2026 Finder Super Funds Awards celebrate Australia's best super funds. We analysed fee and performance data of super funds across the following categories: best balanced fund, best conservative fund, best moderate fund, best low fee fund, best high growth fund.

Best Balanced Super Fund: Hostplus Indexed Balanced

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Hostplus Indexed Balanced was the winner for Balanced Super Fund due to its solid long-term performance and strong customer ratings.

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Aware Super Balanced Socially Conscious

Aware Super Balanced Socially Conscious was highly commended for Balanced Super Fund.

AustralianSuper Indexed Diversified

AustralianSuper Indexed Diversified also picked up highly commended for Balanced Super Fund.

Best Conservative Super Fund: MLC MK Super Fundamentals MLC Low Cost Conservative Balanced

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MLC MK Super Fundamentals MLC Low Cost Conservative Balanced was the winner for Conservative Super Fund because of its strong performance and impressive customer service scores.

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AustralianSuper Conservative Balanced

AustralianSuper Conservative Balanced scored highly commended for Conservative Super Fund.

UniSuper Conservative Balanced

UniSuper Conservative Balanced ranked highly commended for Conservative Super Fund.

Best Moderate Super Fund: UniSuper Australian Income

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UniSuper Australian Income was the winner for Moderate Super Fund due to its competitive performance and solid customer service rankings.

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AMP SignatureSuper - Moderately Conservative Index

AMP SignatureSuper - Moderately Conservative Index was highly commended for Moderate Super Fund.

Superhero Super Moderate

Superhero Super Moderate earned highly commended for Moderate Super Fund.

Best High Growth Super Fund: Aware Super International Shares

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Aware Super International Shares was the winner for High Growth Super Fund because of its impressive growth and high customer scores.

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AustralianSuper Australian Shares

AustralianSuper Australian Shares was highly commended for High Growth Super Fund.

Team Super International Shares

Team Super International Shares gained a highly commended badge for High Growth Super Fund.

Australian Retirement Trust International Shares Index (unhedged)

Australian Retirement Trust International Shares Index (Unhedged) earned highly commended for High Growth Super Fund.

Vision Super SS - International Equities

Vision Super SS - International Equities was highly commended for High Growth Super Fund.

Best Low Fee Super Fund: Aware Super Australian Shares

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Aware Super Australian Shares was the winner for Low Fee Super Fund because of its competitive and low fee structure and happy customers.

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AustralianSuper Australian Shares

AustralianSuper Australian Shares earned a highly commended badge for Low Fee Super Fund.

Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Essential Super - Australian Shares Index

Commonwealth Bank Commonwealth Essential Super - Australian Shares Index earned highly commended for Low Fee Super Fund.

Australian Retirement Trust International Shares Index (hedged)

Australian Retirement Trust International Shares Index (Hedged) was also highly commended for Low Fee Super Fund.

How we picked our 2026 Finder Super Fund Awards

Our team of expert analysts use an objective rating system to determine our super fund award winners. We excluded closed or private funds, and funds which are only offered through specific employers.

We looked at performance over 1, 5 and 10 year periods and overall fees on a balance of $50,000.

Meet our experts

Piyush Pillai

Piyush Pillai, Insights analyst

Piyush is an insights analyst at Finder and is responsible for developing the methodology for Finder's Product Awards. He holds an MBA from Macquarie University and a MSc in Banking and Finance from the University of London.

Richard Whitten

Richard Whitten, Money editor

Richard Whitten is a money editor at Finder. He has been covering home loans, property and personal finance for the last 7 years.

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    JordanaDecember 7, 2025

    Just looking into a superfund with higher return than what GESB Westate Super return is. Have been reviewing the top Super companies and “Aware” seems to pop up but am not too familiar with all this. Just some guidance would be so helpful please.
    Thank you

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    JuliaNovember 24, 2025

    My financial people want me to move from Australian super fund
    To colonalial super fund. I’m apprehensive.
    Your thoughts. I’m 60 and medically retired on a disability pension.

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      RichardNovember 26, 2025Finder

      Hi Julia,

      I’m sorry but at Finder we can’t give anyone specific ideas or opinions about your financial decisions. You could talk to another financial advisor perhaps for a second opinion? Ultimately it’s up to you to choose your super fund or stick with your current one if you’re happy with it.

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    JoJune 11, 2025

    I don’t have much super as i used it to pay into my Mortgage. Not sure who to go with to start over and which type of investment to choose?

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      AlisonJune 11, 2025Finder

      Hi Jo,
      You can take a look at some of the different super funds and their investment options here: https://www.finder.com.au/super-funds

      We’d suggest speaking with a financial advisor for personal advice and recommendations on specific funds, as well as which investment option to choose. This will depend on a range of factors such as your age and risk tollerance.

      In general, it’s best to look for a fund with low fees and strong, long-term returns.

      Thanks,
      Alison

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