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First Super vs Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension

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

First Super

Industry fund

First Super has a compact investment menu and offers super, transition-to-retirement and retirement income accounts. Members can get help with their investment choice without a separate advice charge.

Membership

The fund accepts new members through its public joining process. Read the relevant PDS and target market determination before opening an account.

Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension

Closing retail fund product

Hejaz announced in August 2026 that its super and pension product is closing. Rollovers and redemptions are delayed while underlying investment unit prices are finalised.

Membership

This profile is for existing members and people researching the former offer. It should not be used as a joining option.

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
MeasureBalanced - accumulationChoose an investment option
Return basisMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative memberChoose an option
3-year return, per year8.35%Choose an option
5-year return, per year6.94%Choose an option
7-year return, per year6.62%Choose an option
10-year return, per year7.25%Choose an option
APRA strategic growth allocation79.50%Choose an option
Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000$560 a year (1.12%)Choose an option
Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total)$175 a yearChoose an option
2026 performance testPassChoose an option
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

First Super and Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension: product features and conditions
What to compareFirst SuperHejaz Islamic Super and Pension
Membership and access

The fund accepts new members through its public joining process. Read the relevant PDS and target market determination before opening an account.

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This profile is for existing members and people researching the former offer. It should not be used as a joining option.

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Accounts and products

Accumulation super, transition-to-retirement account and Retirement Income account.

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Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension, undergoing closure.

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Investment choices

Balanced is the MySuper default. The other options are Conservative Balanced, Growth, Shares Plus and Cash. Members can split their balance across options.

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The product site describes Growth, Balanced and Conservative portfolios based on Islamic investment principles. These descriptions explain the product; they are not an invitation to invest during closure.

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Insurance

Insurance through super is available. Check the current insurance guide for the cover offered to your membership category and the cost at your age.

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Existing members should obtain written confirmation of any cover and its treatment during the closure before moving or cancelling another insurance arrangement.

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Retirement income

A Retirement Income account allows a choice of investment mix and payment frequency. Pension payments can be fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly, subject to the required annual minimum.

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The pension product is covered by the same closure and transaction-delay notices.

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Advice and support

The fund says advice about its investment options is available to members at no extra cost. A wider advice request needs a separate scope and cost check.

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Contact the trustee and member service for account-specific closure instructions. Advice may help members compare a replacement fund and the implications for insurance.

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Fee details to check

The current fees page gives a $50,000 Balanced example of $465.80 a year, including administration, investment and transaction costs, before any additional applicable fees. This is an example for that option and balance, not a universal member bill.

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Use the account's current statement, PDS and closure notices for charges during the transition. Old marketing fee examples do not explain the final transfer amount.

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Comparing investment performance

Compare Balanced with portfolios carrying a similar growth allocation, over the same dates. Shares Plus and Cash have different risk profiles and should not be ranked as though they pursue the same outcome.

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Delayed underlying unit pricing means a displayed balance may not establish the amount ultimately paid or rolled over.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on First Super

Editorial assessment

A useful shortlist candidate for someone who wants to choose among a small number of diversified strategies rather than manage individual securities.

What deserves a closer look

  • The fixed weekly administration charge matters proportionately more on small balances.
  • A limited menu may not meet a need for direct shares or a specific index exposure.

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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 Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension

Editorial assessment

An information page for affected members. The immediate task is understanding the closure process and the available alternatives.

What deserves a closer look

  • The reviewed notices do not establish a completed transfer, final closure date or guaranteed payment date.
  • Closure of this super product does not mean every Hejaz investment fund is closing.

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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 First Super and Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension

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 First Super

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

  1. Investment options
  2. Fees and costs
  3. Retirement Income account
  4. Why join First Super

Sources for Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension

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

  1. Closure announcement, 21 August 2026
  2. Current rollover and redemption delay notice