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UniSuper

UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and is run solely for the benefit of its members. For more than 35 years, UniSuper has been managing funds for people employed in the higher education and research sector.

Country

Australia

AUM

$105

Performance (%, 1YR)

10.30

Chief Executive

Peter Chun

Chief Investment Officer

John Pearce

Performance Notes

Based on Balanced option

Chair

Gregory Mark Armour

Asset allocation
Based on target allocation for Balanced option

35% International Shares

27% Australian Shares

23% Cash & Fixed Interest

11% Infrastructure & Private Equity

4% Property

Website
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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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