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Retail fund brand
Freedom of Choice is an Acclaim-administered super and pension product with managed funds, listed investments and term deposits.
The current disclosure library provides separate application forms for personal super and pension.
Closed public sector scheme
MilitarySuper combines a member investment account with an employer benefit calculated under Defence scheme rules.
Relevant to existing and preserved MSBS members. Returning ADF personnel may have specific re-entry rights.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
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.
| What to compare | Freedom of Choice Super | MilitarySuper |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | The current disclosure library provides separate application forms for personal super and pension. Sources1234 | Relevant to existing and preserved MSBS members. Returning ADF personnel may have specific re-entry rights. Sources12 |
| Accounts and products | Freedom of Choice Personal Super and Pension. Sources1234 | Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS). Member benefit Employer benefit Ancillary benefit Sources12 |
| Investment choices | The menu includes more than 150 managed funds, approved ASX300 shares and ETFs, term deposits and a cash account. Sources1234 | Balanced for the member investment component Members can select Cash, Income Focused, Aggressive or Balanced for member and ancillary benefits. Sources12 |
| Insurance | An insurance guide and occupation-rating forms set out the available cover. Do not assume the terms match Acclaim Core or an employer arrangement. Sources1234 | Serving members have built-in death and invalidity benefits under scheme rules. Sources12 |
| Retirement income | A personal pension account is available with separate application and product terms. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Advice and support | Adviser nomination and advice-fee consent forms are part of the service. Confirm who will make investment decisions and what they will charge. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Fee details to check | Use Freedom of Choice's own reference guide and July 2026 updates. Platform, investments, transactions, cash and advice can all contribute to the cost. Sources1234 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Comparing investment performance | Evaluate the selected managed funds or the member's complete portfolio; another AMG Super product's return is not a substitute. Sources1234 | ADF Super and MilitarySuper provide different benefit structures. Sources12 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
May suit a member working with an adviser who needs this menu and has compared its total cost with alternatives.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
MilitarySuper needs a service-history comparison. A table of investment fees cannot capture the employer benefit or the effect of discharge and pension choices.
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.