Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
GuildSuper is retaining its brand while transferring into Smart Future Trust. The transition is still underway on the research date, so current notices matter more than an old fee table.
Use the current GuildSuper joining documents and the transfer notice. The brand remains available, although some member transactions are temporarily limited during the transition.
Closed public sector scheme
PSS is a closed defined benefit scheme for eligible Australian Government employees.
Existing contributors and preserved members retain scheme-specific rights. Limited re-entry rules can apply when returning to eligible employment.
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 | GuildSuper | PSS |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Use the current GuildSuper joining documents and the transfer notice. The brand remains available, although some member transactions are temporarily limited during the transition. Sources12 | Existing contributors and preserved members retain scheme-specific rights. Limited re-entry rules can apply when returning to eligible employment. Sources12 |
| Accounts and products | GuildSuper accumulation and pension products. Sources12 | Public Sector Superannuation Scheme. This is different from PSSap. PSS defined benefit Preserved benefit Eligible PSSap ancillary account Sources12 |
| Investment choices | The transfer introduces a refreshed investment menu and maps existing balances to comparable new options. Check the mapping for the precise option instead of assuming its old name and asset mix persist. Sources12 | Contributors use the default fund. Preserved members can choose Default or Cash for funded amounts. Sources12 |
| Insurance | The transfer notice says insurance cover and policy terms remain the same, but the insurance administration fee increases. Sources12 | Contributing members receive built-in death and invalidity cover, subject to scheme conditions. Sources12 |
| Retirement income | Pension members remain in GuildSuper. The notice adjusts some September payment dates and temporarily limits member-initiated withdrawals and switches. Sources12 | Eligible benefits may be paid as an indexed pension, a lump sum or a combination. Sources12 |
| Advice and support | Use the current contact and advice information in the product disclosure. Confirm the service and price before commissioning personal advice. Sources12 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Fee details to check | New fund details apply to contributions from 5 September 2026. Compare the fee schedule applying after the transfer, including the higher insurance administration fee. The notice says most members are expected to pay lower overall fees, not all members. Sources12 | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. |
| Comparing investment performance | Any future comparison spanning the transfer needs the option mapping and strategy-history note. Do not splice two different strategies without explanation. Sources12 | Do not rank the defined benefit using accumulation investment returns. Sources12 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Most immediately useful for existing GuildSuper members checking where their account is going and how their particular fees change.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Contribution choices and retirement timing can matter more here than a published investment return. A benefit estimate tied to your employment history is the useful starting point.
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.