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Equip Super vs REI 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

Equip Super

Industry fund

Equip Super combines a conventional super investment menu with retirement income products and a MyPension investment strategy.

Membership

Public joining is available, with separate terms for certain employer and defined benefit arrangements. A workplace plan may differ from the standard accumulation offer.

REI Super

Industry fund

REI Super is built around real estate and property work, including the insurance needs of people paid by commission. Membership is open beyond that industry.

Membership

Anyone can join, including people outside real estate, subject to the product rules. Industry membership is not a requirement.

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.

APRA product data to 30 June 2026
MeasureChoose an investment optionRei Super MySuper
Return basisChoose an optionMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member
3-year return, per yearChoose an option8.45%
5-year return, per yearChoose an option5.61%
7-year return, per yearChoose an option6.28%
10-year return, per yearChoose an option6.45%
APRA strategic growth allocationChoose an option73.25%
Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000Choose an option$480 a year (0.96%)
Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total)Choose an option$120 a year
2026 performance testChoose an optionPass
New-member status at reporting dateCheck the current product eligibility rulesCheck 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.

How the products differ

Equip Super and REI Super: product features and conditions
What to compareEquip SuperREI Super
Membership and access

Public joining is available, with separate terms for certain employer and defined benefit arrangements. A workplace plan may differ from the standard accumulation offer.

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Anyone can join, including people outside real estate, subject to the product rules. Industry membership is not a requirement.

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Accounts and products

Accumulation super, retirement income and transition-to-retirement accounts, alongside existing defined benefit arrangements.

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Superannuation, transition-to-retirement and pension accounts.

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Investment choices

The menu includes diversified and sector options, with MySuper as the default for accumulation members who do not choose. Check the current menu: the Future Focus option closed on 17 June 2026.

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Diversified and sector-specific investment options. Members can select their own investment mix.

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Insurance

Use the insurance guide for the relevant membership or employer category. Standard and workplace arrangements should not be treated as interchangeable.

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Death, TPD and income protection are available, depending on age and employment status. The fund specifically describes insurance for commission-based salaries.

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Retirement income

MyPension is a strategy for managing retirement savings across investment options. It is not a guaranteed lifetime pension.

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The default pension strategy combines Balanced and Cash and rebalances the allocation by age. The Cash allocation funds nearer-term income needs, while Balanced retains growth exposure.

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Advice and support

Members can receive advice about their super at no extra cost. Ask about the scope and separate fees before proceeding with broader financial planning.

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Members can access financial advice, including help with investment choice and retirement. Check the scope and cost of the service requested.

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Fee details to check

Use the schedule effective for the current year and chosen product. Equip published investment fee and cost changes effective 1 July 2026.

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Use the current schedule for super or pension and the chosen investment option. Compare any insurance quote using the same definition of commission income.

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Comparing investment performance

Use current option names and the same account phase. The June 2026 option closure and earlier integration mean old menus and performance screenshots may mislead.

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Super and pension performance are published separately. Compare current returns across a shared date range and similar exposure to growth assets.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Equip Super

Editorial assessment

Worth comparing for someone who wants support moving from super to pension, or who already belongs to an Equip employer plan.

What deserves a closer look

  • Catholic Super and Equip are brands within the same legal fund, not fully independent fund providers.
  • An existing defined benefit member needs scheme-specific information before any transfer.

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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 REI Super

Editorial assessment

Worth investigating for real estate salespeople and property professionals whose earnings pattern makes an ordinary salary-based insurance comparison incomplete.

What deserves a closer look

  • Confirm exactly how the policy defines income and commissions.
  • Age-based pension rebalancing may not match an individual retiree's spending needs or other assets.

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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 Equip Super and REI 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.

Read the full Equip Super profile · Read the full REI Super profile · Choose another comparison

Sources for Equip Super

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

  1. Equip history
  2. FAQs
  3. 2026 changes
  4. Unit prices and option closure
  5. Investment guide

Sources for REI Super

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

  1. Joining and insurance details
  2. Employer product features
  3. Pension investment options
  4. Pension default strategy