Rest Super Review

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The Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (Rest Super) is one of Australia's largest industry super funds, established in 1988. Originally designed for retail industry employees, Rest Super is now open to all Australians, making it a popular choice for individuals seeking a reliable superannuation fund. With over 2 million members and over $99 billion in retirement funds under management.

Stockspot reviews Rest Super's fees, returns, and features to help you decide if it's the right super fund for you, and how it compares to Stockspot. Stockspot's Super product offers a transparent, low-cost alternative for investors who prefer ETFs and automated portfolio management to grow their retirement savings.

Who is Rest Super?

Rest Super was founded in 1988 and is one of the largest superannuation funds in Australia by membership. With more than 2 million members and $99 billion in retirement savings under management, Rest Super offers a broad range of superannuation products to suit the needs of Australians from all industries.

All figures are accurate as at 30 June 2025 unless otherwise stated.

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Rest Super’s MySuper default Core Strategy currently charges:

$78 per year administration cost and fees

0.10% p.a. of account balance in administration fees and costs (capped at $300 p.a.)

0.06% p.a. administration fees and costs deducted from the funds reserves (and not your super balance)

0.48% p.a. investment fees and costs

0.07% p.a. transaction costs

Rest Super’s MySuper default core strategy saw 1 year return of 9.3% and a 5 year return for the same strategy of 5.6% p.a.

Rest Super pays a superannuation retirement bonus.

Rest Super members will be eligible to access the retirement reward if they held a Rest Super, Rest Corporate, or TTR account for the full 12 months prior to opening a Rest Pension Retirement account. Retirement bonuses are not available to Acumen members who transfer their accumulated balance to a Rest Pension Retirement account.

The value of the Rest retirement bonus varies but generally it’s based on Rest’s tax position over time, how much a member has had in their Rest super or TTR account for the 12 months prior to opening a Rest Pension Retirement account, and what they’ve chosen to invest in over the previous full 12 months. From time to time, some of the investment options may not pay a Retirement Bonus and could depend on Rest’s tax position when your Pension account is opened.

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Frequently asked questions

Who owns Rest Super?

Rest Super is managed by a trustee company, Retail Employees Superannuation Pty Limited, which oversees the operations and management of the fund. The board of trustees includes representatives from both employers and employees, ensuring the fund is run in the best interests of its members.

What does Rest Super invest in?

Rest Super offers a diversified range of investment options, with allocations tailored to meet different risk profiles. Rest Super invests in:

Rest's diversified investment approach helps members achieve long-term growth and manage risk.

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