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GuildSuper vs Rhythm 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

GuildSuper

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.

Membership

Use the current GuildSuper joining documents and the transfer notice. The brand remains available, although some member transactions are temporarily limited during the transition.

Rhythm Super

Retail investment platform

Rhythm Super is an IOOF-operated platform administered by HUB24, with an adviser-selected investment menu.

Membership

The service is offered through advisers. Confirm the current product requirements with the adviser and super PDS.

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

GuildSuper and Rhythm Super: product features and conditions
What to compareGuildSuperRhythm Super
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.

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The service is offered through advisers. Confirm the current product requirements with the adviser and super PDS.

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Accounts and products

GuildSuper accumulation and pension products.

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Rhythm Super and Pension.

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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.

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The menu includes managed funds, shares, ETFs, term deposits and separately managed accounts. Approved advisers can use the IOOF Managed Portfolio Service.

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Insurance

The transfer notice says insurance cover and policy terms remain the same, but the insurance administration fee increases.

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Check the current Rhythm Super PDS and any policy proposal for insurance access; HUB24-branded account terms are not automatically Rhythm terms.

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Retirement income

Pension members remain in GuildSuper. The notice adjusts some September payment dates and temporarily limits member-initiated withdrawals and switches.

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A pension product is available alongside super.

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Advice and support

Use the current contact and advice information in the product disclosure. Confirm the service and price before commissioning personal advice.

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Advisers use the platform's transaction, portfolio and reporting tools to manage the member's account.

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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.

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Obtain a complete estimate including account administration, underlying investments, trading, cash and advice. The technology provider's fee schedule is not necessarily the Rhythm schedule.

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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.

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Use the selected investments and actual account costs. A return from another IOOF or HUB24 product does not represent Rhythm.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on GuildSuper

Editorial assessment

Most immediately useful for existing GuildSuper members checking where their account is going and how their particular fees change.

What deserves a closer look

  • The scheduled account transfer is 12 September 2026, with services expected to resume on 14 September; it is not complete on 11 September.
  • Some member transactions are unavailable from 4 to 14 September. The new contribution identifiers started earlier than the account 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 Rhythm Super

Editorial assessment

May suit an advised member whose investment strategy requires this menu and administration service.

What deserves a closer look

  • There is no universal Rhythm portfolio return.
  • Tax-management tools do not remove investment risk or guarantee a better after-tax result.

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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 GuildSuper and Rhythm 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 GuildSuper profile · Read the full Rhythm Super profile · Choose another comparison

Sources for GuildSuper

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

  1. September 2026 transfer details
  2. Future Group partnership

Sources for Rhythm Super

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

  1. Rhythm product and service structure
  2. IOOF product disclosure library