Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Industry fund brand
Media Super remains the super brand for print, media, entertainment, arts and other creative industries within Cbus.
The brand serves its creative-industry community and eligible members under its current products.
Industry fund
REI Super is built around real estate and property work, including the insurance needs of people paid by commission. Membership is open beyond that industry.
Anyone can join, including people outside real estate, subject to the product rules. Industry membership is not a requirement.
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| Measure | Choose an investment option | Rei Super MySuper |
|---|---|---|
| Return basis | Choose an option | MySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member |
| 3-year return, per year | Choose an option | 8.45% |
| 5-year return, per year | Choose an option | 5.61% |
| 7-year return, per year | Choose an option | 6.28% |
| 10-year return, per year | Choose an option | 6.45% |
| APRA strategic growth allocation | Choose an option | 73.25% |
| Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000 | Choose an option | $480 a year (0.96%) |
| Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total) | Choose an option | $120 a year |
| 2026 performance test | Choose an option | Pass |
| New-member status at reporting date | Check the current product eligibility rules | Check the current product eligibility rules |
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 | Media Super | REI Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | The brand serves its creative-industry community and eligible members under its current products. Sources1234 | Anyone can join, including people outside real estate, subject to the product rules. Industry membership is not a requirement. Sources1234 |
| Accounts and products | Media Super branded super and retirement products issued within Cbus. Sources1234 | Superannuation, transition-to-retirement and pension accounts. Sources1234 |
| Investment choices | Use the current Media Super investment menu. Historic Media Super options are not independent portfolios that remain available alongside Cbus after the merger. Sources1234 | Diversified and sector-specific investment options. Members can select their own investment mix. Sources1234 |
| Insurance | Insurance terms are product-specific. Creative workers with contract, freelance or irregular work should read the income and employment definitions in their own guide. Sources1234 | Death, TPD and income protection are available, depending on age and employment status. The fund specifically describes insurance for commission-based salaries. Sources1234 |
| Retirement income | Check the current Media Super retirement product documents and default strategy. Compare retirement returns with retirement returns. Sources1234 | The default pension strategy combines Balanced and Cash and rebalances the allocation by age. The Cash allocation funds nearer-term income needs, while Balanced retains growth exposure. Sources1234 |
| Advice and support | The current site provides advice resources and member assistance. A personal plan needs an explicit scope and fee check. Sources1234 | Members can access financial advice, including help with investment choice and retirement. Check the scope and cost of the service requested. Sources1234 |
| Fee details to check | Use the post-merger Media Super schedule. Its published merger explanation describes investment fee savings but does not mean every historical fee applies today. Sources1234 | Use the current schedule for super or pension and the chosen investment option. Compare any insurance quote using the same definition of commission income. Sources1234 |
| Comparing investment performance | Read the pre- and post-merger history note before comparing a long-run Media Super return. Show when an investment strategy changed. Sources1234 | Super and pension performance are published separately. Compare current returns across a shared date range and similar exposure to growth assets. Sources1234 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
A useful comparison for people in creative industries who value that industry connection and want to check the actual insurance and investment terms.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth investigating for real estate salespeople and property professionals whose earnings pattern makes an ordinary salary-based insurance comparison incomplete.
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.