Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail platform
Macquarie Wrap provides Super and Pension Consolidator II and Manager II for advised portfolios.
Macquarie says its Wrap products are designed for people who have received personal advice to apply and to help manage the account.
Retail fund
iQ Super combines an age-based default with a sizeable menu of active, indexed and low-carbon investments.
For Life and employer-based arrangements have their own product terms.
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 | Macquarie Wrap | Russell Investments iQ Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Macquarie says its Wrap products are designed for people who have received personal advice to apply and to help manage the account. Sources123 | For Life and employer-based arrangements have their own product terms. Sources123 |
| Accounts and products | Super and Pension Consolidator II and Manager II, plus existing legacy products. Sources123 | iQ Super and iQ Retirement. Sources123 |
| Investment choices | Managed funds, separately managed accounts, listed investments and other assets permitted by the chosen menu. Sources123 | GoalTracker is the age-based MySuper default. The menu also includes diversified, sector, responsible and third-party indexed options. Sources123 |
| Insurance | Insurance can be accessed through selected providers under the relevant product documents. Sources123 | Insurance applications and terms differ by membership and employer plan. Sources123 |
| Retirement income | Super and pension accounts are available. The current II products do not accept conversion of an existing term allocated pension into that product type. Sources123 | iQ Retirement includes pension and transition-to-retirement arrangements. Sources123 |
| Advice and support | A financial adviser is part of the intended product model. Sources123 | Member resources include retirement support and advice; confirm the scope and fee for your request. Sources123 |
| Fee details to check | Use the fees effective from 1 September 2026. Add investments, trading, advice and any cash-account economics; Macquarie published administration and ORFR changes for that date. Sources123 | Use the PDS and plan booklet for the precise iQ product. Employer pricing must not be assigned to every iQ member. Sources123 |
| Comparing investment performance | The member's portfolio and costs determine the result. An old Macquarie brand return is not a platform performance measure. Sources123 | GoalTracker changes exposure with age. Compare the correct stage and use the same fee basis as the competing option. Sources123 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth comparing for an advised investor who needs the menu and account-management functions.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
A useful candidate for someone who wants Russell's investment range or an employer plan with negotiated terms.
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.