Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Retail fund brand
Professional Super is aimed at students and young professionals, with a short investment menu and a conditional fee-rebate structure.
Current eligibility is set by the PDS and target market determination.
Retail fund brand
Resource Super concentrates on people working in Australia's resources sector, with employer-specific insurance arrangements.
People joining through an employer and people joining individually face different insurance processes.
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 | Professional Super | Resource Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Current eligibility is set by the PDS and target market determination. Sources1234 | People joining through an employer and people joining individually face different insurance processes. Sources123 |
| Accounts and products | Professional Super accumulation. Sources1234 | Resource Super employer and individual arrangements within Russell Investments Master Trust. Sources123 |
| Investment choices | Balanced, Growth and High Growth. Sources1234 | Use the investment menu in the current PDS and plan documents; the brand shares the Russell investment structure. Sources123 |
| Insurance | Insurance terms are in the product guides. Check whether the chosen cover is suitable for hours worked, occupation and income. Sources1234 | Eligible employer members can receive automatic cover once age and balance conditions are met. Individual joiners must apply and be accepted by the insurer. Limited-cover provisions can apply. Sources123 |
| Retirement income | The reviewed sources do not establish a dedicated pension product. It is mainly an accumulation comparison. Sources1234 | Check the retirement pathway and product available under the current plan. Sources123 |
| Advice and support | Member services provide support; a personal recommendation requires the appropriate advice service. Sources1234 | The fund can refer members for personal advice. Confirm the service and fee first. Sources123 |
| Fee details to check | The fee rebate depends on receiving a contribution into the account at least every 12 months. Compare both the discounted cost and the cost if eligibility ends. Sources1234 | The employer's Super Plan Booklet sets out the insurance and fees applicable to that plan. A corporate employee and a field worker can have different terms. Sources123 |
| Comparing investment performance | Compare the selected risk option rather than assuming a product designed for younger people always means the highest-growth portfolio. Sources1234 | Russell's combined APRA product label does not establish an individual employer plan's net member outcome. Sources123 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth reviewing for a student or early-career worker if the rebate and product terms fit their actual contribution pattern.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Particularly relevant for mining and resources workers comparing cover for their occupation.
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.