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Freedom of Choice Super vs Perpetual WealthFocus

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

Freedom of Choice Super

Retail fund brand

Freedom of Choice is an Acclaim-administered super and pension product with managed funds, listed investments and term deposits.

Membership

The current disclosure library provides separate application forms for personal super and pension.

Perpetual WealthFocus

Retail fund

WealthFocus Super is a personal super product offering managed investments from Perpetual and other investment managers.

Membership

Designed for employees and self-employed people, with regular or one-off contributions subject to contribution rules.

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

Freedom of Choice Super and Perpetual WealthFocus: product features and conditions
What to compareFreedom of Choice SuperPerpetual WealthFocus
Membership and access

The current disclosure library provides separate application forms for personal super and pension.

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Designed for employees and self-employed people, with regular or one-off contributions subject to contribution rules.

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Accounts and products

Freedom of Choice Personal Super and Pension.

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WealthFocus Super Plan and pension products.

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Investment choices

The menu includes more than 150 managed funds, approved ASX300 shares and ETFs, term deposits and a cash account.

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Members can select managed funds across different asset classes and managers. Use the super investment menu because other WealthFocus investment products have different tax and product structures.

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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.

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Optional insurance is available within super. The current insurance disclosure sets eligibility, cover and cost.

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Retirement income

A personal pension account is available with separate application and product terms.

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A pension account allows members to choose the amount and frequency of payments within the account rules.

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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.

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Consider the product with an adviser if selecting and maintaining several managed funds; clarify any advice fee separately.

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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.

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Use the WealthFocus Super PDS and investment menu. Include administration and underlying manager charges, plus any advice and insurance costs.

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Comparing investment performance

Evaluate the selected managed funds or the member's complete portfolio; another AMG Super product's return is not a substitute.

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Compare the exact super option and its fee basis. Returns from a WealthFocus investment fund outside super may have different tax treatment.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Freedom of Choice Super

Editorial assessment

May suit a member working with an adviser who needs this menu and has compared its total cost with alternatives.

What deserves a closer look

  • The legal fund is shared with other brands, which does not make their fees interchangeable.
  • A long investment list requires deliberate diversification.

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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 Perpetual WealthFocus

Editorial assessment

A candidate for members who want to select managed investments and have a clear reason for the managers they choose.

What deserves a closer look

  • WealthFocus is a family of products; tax features on investment accounts do not automatically apply to super.
  • Several funds holding similar assets may provide less diversification than their number suggests.

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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 Freedom of Choice Super and Perpetual WealthFocus

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 Freedom of Choice Super

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

  1. Freedom of Choice product history
  2. Investment menu
  3. Product documents
  4. Product ABNs and identifiers

Sources for Perpetual WealthFocus

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

  1. WealthFocus product range
  2. Super and retirement account features
  3. Underlying holdings