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Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund vs Raiz Invest Super

Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.

By SuperGuru Group · Research checked 11 September 2026 · Historical APRA figures to 30 June 2026

Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund

Specialist retail fund

AESF is a specialist super fund for overseas pension transfers, Australian expatriates and Australian residents, with multi-currency investment choices.

Membership

The May 2026 PDS includes Australian residents, expatriates and people considering overseas pension transfers. UK tax-relieved transfers have additional eligibility conditions.

Raiz Invest Super

Retail fund brand

Raiz Invest Super gives members ready-made portfolios and a Plus option that allows more investment customisation through the Raiz app.

Membership

Available under the current Raiz Invest Super PDS and member guide.

Compare fees and investment returns

Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.

Choose an investment option to see the figures

The costs and returns belong to the selected product, option or lifecycle stage.

Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.

Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.

How the products differ

Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund and Raiz Invest Super: product features and conditions
What to compareAustralian Expatriate Superannuation FundRaiz Invest Super
Membership and access

The May 2026 PDS includes Australian residents, expatriates and people considering overseas pension transfers. UK tax-relieved transfers have additional eligibility conditions.

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Available under the current Raiz Invest Super PDS and member guide.

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Accounts and products

Personal Super and Personal Pension.

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Raiz Invest Super accumulation.

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Investment choices

Members can access investment and cash choices in multiple currencies through the platform.

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Nine portfolios include different diversified risk levels, Emerald, Property 10, Property 30 and Plus. Limits apply to shares and selected ETFs in Plus.

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Insurance

Existing insurance arrangements should be checked with the fund. Older application forms describe cover that should not be assumed to be available on the same terms today.

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Insurance is available when cover is held. The product documents include insurance-policy changes issued in June 2026.

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Retirement income

Personal Pension provides an income stream when the member meets the relevant access rules.

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The reviewed pages do not establish a dedicated pension account; verify an income-stream pathway before retirement.

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Advice and support

Overseas pension transfers need advice that addresses both countries' rules and the member's residency. IVCM's product support does not decide whether a transfer is right for you.

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Product support is available through Raiz. Personal advice should be scoped separately.

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Fee details to check

The PDS example assumes no QROPS or foreign-currency holdings. Transfer, currency and specialist administration costs can therefore change the actual total.

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The $50,000 Plus cost example excludes underlying accessible-product costs, which depend on the investments selected. Include those costs before comparing with a ready-made portfolio.

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Comparing investment performance

Compare the selected investments, currencies and net costs. Currency movements can alter both investment results and tax calculations.

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Compare the precise super portfolio, not the returns of a regular Raiz account with different cash flows or fees.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund

Editorial assessment

Relevant for people investigating a cross-border pension transfer, rather than a routine domestic fund comparison.

What deserves a closer look

  • Check current HMRC eligibility and transfer rules at the time of any proposed transfer.
  • A move between countries can affect the transfer's tax treatment and reporting obligations.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Raiz Invest Super

Editorial assessment

Worth comparing for someone who wants its particular portfolio choices and will use the app to manage their account.

What deserves a closer look

  • Property portfolios change concentration and liquidity exposure.
  • The headline Plus fee example is incomplete without the chosen ETF or investment costs.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

Before choosing between Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund and Raiz Invest Super

Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.

Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.

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Sources for Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. PDS dated 1 May 2026
  2. AESF product and current documents
  3. Member administration changes

Sources for Raiz Invest Super

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. Raiz Super
  2. Detailed current fee basis
  3. Disclosure and insurance changes