Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
Cruelty Free Super gives animal-welfare concerns a central role in its ethical approach. It replaced its single Growth option with three choices in 2024.
Public membership is available under the current product documents.
Retail fund brand
Superhero Super offers managed investments, thematic choices and direct shares and ETFs within super.
Public membership under the applicable MySuper or Choice documents.
These brands share at least one legal super fund. They can still have different products, menus, fees or insurance. Check the exact account and investment pathway rather than counting them as unrelated funds.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
| Measure | Choose an investment option | Superhero Super MySuper |
|---|---|---|
| Return basis | Choose an option | MySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member |
| 3-year return, per year | Choose an option | 9.95% |
| 5-year return, per year | Choose an option | 5.96% |
| 7-year return, per year | Choose an option | 6.67% |
| 10-year return, per year | Choose an option | 6.79% |
| APRA strategic growth allocation | Choose an option | 80.50% |
| Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000 | Choose an option | $350 a year (0.70%) |
| Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total) | Choose an option | $195 a year |
| 2026 performance test | Choose an option | Pass |
| New-member status at reporting date | Check the current product eligibility rules | Check the current product eligibility rules |
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.
| What to compare | Cruelty Free Super | Superhero Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Public membership is available under the current product documents. Sources123 | Public membership under the applicable MySuper or Choice documents. Sources1234 |
| Accounts and products | Cruelty Free Super accumulation. Sources123 | Superhero Super Choice and MySuper. Sources1234 |
| Investment choices | The current choices are Cruelty Free Australian Shares, Cruelty Free International Shares and Cash. Members select their own mix; these are not three diversified balanced portfolios. Sources123 | Diversified, single-sector, thematic and direct options. At least 25% of a Choice balance must remain across diversified or single-sector options. Sources1234 |
| Insurance | AIA provides insurance. The FAQ says a transfer of existing insurance generally needs to be completed within 30 days of leaving the other fund. Sources123 | MySuper and Choice insurance terms differ. There is no insurance in the retirement division; retaining accumulation cover requires a sufficiently funded super account. Sources1234 |
| Retirement income | The reviewed FAQ explains retirement withdrawals but does not establish a dedicated pension product. Check the income-stream pathway before retirement. Sources123 | Retirement and transition-to-retirement accounts are available, with a $20,000 minimum under the PDS dated 2 June 2026. Sources1234 |
| Advice and support | Member services provide product support; personal advice needs a qualified adviser. Sources123 | The service supports self-directed investment decisions. Personal advice should be arranged where needed. Sources1234 |
| Fee details to check | Use the current PDS and reference guide for the chosen option, including administration, investment and insurance costs. Sources123 | Choice administration is $52 a year plus a balance-based fee; investment fees vary and direct investing adds costs. MySuper has its own schedule. Sources1234 |
| Comparing investment performance | Read option inception and change dates; the pre-2024 single-option record is not the same record as every current option. Sources123 | The website's investment returns exclude administration fees and costs. Direct portfolios have member-specific returns. Sources1234 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
A candidate for people whose animal-welfare requirements are not met by a mainstream fund's screening policy.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Relevant for an investor who wants more control but accepts the portfolio limits and costs.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
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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Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.