Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
Living Super combines diversified investment options with a facility for listed investments, and lets ING customers see super alongside their banking.
Online applications are available to Australian residents aged 13 or over, subject to the product's terms.
Retail fund brand
Verve Super combines an ethical investment approach with a focus on gender equity. Its menu now contains six options, so older descriptions of a single-option product are out of date.
Check the current PDS for joining eligibility; the brand's focus should not be substituted for the formal rules.
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 | ING Living Super | Verve Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Online applications are available to Australian residents aged 13 or over, subject to the product's terms. Sources123 | Check the current PDS for joining eligibility; the brand's focus should not be substituted for the formal rules. Sources123 |
| Accounts and products | Living Super accumulation and retirement accounts. Sources123 | Verve Super accumulation. Sources123 |
| Investment choices | Five diversified managed options span conservative to high-growth allocations. Listed investment access includes approved ETFs, shares and listed investment companies. Sources123 | Six ethical choices, including Gender Equity Australian Shares. Different options have different risk bands and minimum suggested timeframes. Sources123 |
| Insurance | Check the Product Guide for cover availability, commencement and premiums; bank insurance products are separate from super insurance. Sources123 | MetLife supplies death, TPD and income protection cover. The new-member standard-cover application window is 60 days, subject to eligibility. Sources123 |
| Retirement income | Pension arrangements are available under the Living Super disclosure. Sources123 | The reviewed pages do not establish a separate Verve pension product. Confirm a retirement-income pathway before relying on the brand for pension needs. Sources123 |
| Advice and support | Members can apply directly or speak with a financial adviser. Online access is an administration feature, not personal investment advice. Sources123 | Coaches offer support, with more tailored personal advice available through an adviser. Sources123 |
| Fee details to check | Use the PDS and Product Guide for the chosen managed option or direct-investment arrangement. Brokerage, insurance and transaction costs need separate attention. Sources123 | Each option has its own fees and costs. Include insurance premiums rather than comparing the investment percentage alone. Sources123 |
| Comparing investment performance | Option names do not establish equivalent risk. Living Super Growth's current published allocation is 75% growth assets, so compare its actual mix rather than the label alone. Sources123 | Several options are relatively new; their short record should not be presented as a ten-year history. Sources123 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth comparing for someone who wants ING account visibility or listed investments without administering an SMSF.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Relevant for someone who wants the specific ethical and gender-equity approach after checking how it is applied.
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.