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Aware Super

Aware Super is an industry fund focused on strong, long-term performance and maximising the retirement savings of over 1.1 million Australians. Previously known as First State Super, the fund changed its name to Aware Super in September 2020.

Country

Australia

AUM

$129

Performance (%, 1YR)

11.88

Chief Executive

Deanne Stewart

Chief Investment Officer

Simon Warner

Performance Notes

Based on MySuper Lifecycle 55 yrs under

Chair

Christine McLoughlin

Asset allocation

Based on MySuper Lifecycle 55 yrs under

28.5% Australian Equities

38.5% International Equities

7% Private Equity

11.5% Infrastructure

7% Property

0.5% Liquid Alternatives(Growth)

0% Liquid Alternatives(Defensive)

3% Credit Income

0% Fixed Income

4% Cash

Website

View the annual report

Global Pension Transparency Benchmark country system description

Asset allocation as of June 30, 2025. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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