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MilitarySuper vs Raiz Invest 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

MilitarySuper

Closed public sector scheme

MilitarySuper combines a member investment account with an employer benefit calculated under Defence scheme rules.

Membership

Relevant to existing and preserved MSBS members. Returning ADF personnel may have specific re-entry rights.

Raiz Invest Super

Retail fund brand

Raiz Invest Super gives members ready-made portfolios and a Plus option that allows more investment customisation through the Raiz app.

Membership

Available under the current Raiz Invest Super PDS and member guide.

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

MilitarySuper and Raiz Invest Super: product features and conditions
What to compareMilitarySuperRaiz Invest Super
Membership and access

Relevant to existing and preserved MSBS members. Returning ADF personnel may have specific re-entry rights.

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Available under the current Raiz Invest Super PDS and member guide.

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Accounts and products

Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS).

Member benefit

Employer benefit

Ancillary benefit

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Raiz Invest Super accumulation.

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Investment choices

Balanced for the member investment component

Members can select Cash, Income Focused, Aggressive or Balanced for member and ancillary benefits.

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Nine portfolios include different diversified risk levels, Emerald, Property 10, Property 30 and Plus. Limits apply to shares and selected ETFs in Plus.

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Insurance

Serving members have built-in death and invalidity benefits under scheme rules.

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Insurance is available when cover is held. The product documents include insurance-policy changes issued in June 2026.

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Comparing investment performance

ADF Super and MilitarySuper provide different benefit structures.

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Compare the precise super portfolio, not the returns of a regular Raiz account with different cash flows or fees.

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Retirement income

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

The reviewed pages do not establish a dedicated pension account; verify an income-stream pathway before retirement.

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Advice and support

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

Product support is available through Raiz. Personal advice should be scoped separately.

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Fee details to check

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

The $50,000 Plus cost example excludes underlying accessible-product costs, which depend on the investments selected. Include those costs before comparing with a ready-made portfolio.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on MilitarySuper

Editorial assessment

MilitarySuper needs a service-history comparison. A table of investment fees cannot capture the employer benefit or the effect of discharge and pension choices.

Who this profile is for

  • Existing MSBS members planning contributions, civilian transition or retirement.

What deserves a closer look

  • An MSBS investment return does not measure growth in the whole defined benefit.
  • Check preserved-benefit and re-entry rules before any election to leave the scheme.

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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 Raiz Invest Super

Editorial assessment

Worth comparing for someone who wants its particular portfolio choices and will use the app to manage their account.

What deserves a closer look

  • Property portfolios change concentration and liquidity exposure.
  • The headline Plus fee example is incomplete without the chosen ETF or investment costs.

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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 MilitarySuper and Raiz Invest 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.

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Sources for MilitarySuper

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

  1. CSC MilitarySuper overview
  2. ADF Consumer Centre superannuation guide

Sources for Raiz Invest Super

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

  1. Raiz Super
  2. Detailed current fee basis
  3. Disclosure and insurance changes