Russell Investments iQ Super
Retail fund
iQ Super combines an age-based default with a sizeable menu of active, indexed and low-carbon investments.
Membership
For Life and employer-based arrangements have their own product terms.
Russell Investments iQ Super vs smartMonday
Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
smartMonday
Retail fund brand
smartMonday PRIME has an age-based default and a choice menu, plus a pension product. Its MySuper design changed in August 2026.
Membership
Employer and personal membership depend on the relevant product and plan.
Compare fees and investment returns
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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
| What to compare | Russell Investments iQ Super | smartMonday |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | For Life and employer-based arrangements have their own product terms. Sources123 | Employer and personal membership depend on the relevant product and plan. Sources123 |
| Accounts and products | iQ Super and iQ Retirement. Sources123 | PRIME super and PENSION. Sources123 |
| Investment choices | GoalTracker is the age-based MySuper default. The menu also includes diversified, sector, responsible and third-party indexed options. Sources123 | LifeStage MySuper now uses four age bands. Members can also select pre-mixed and sector options. Sources123 |
| Insurance | Insurance applications and terms differ by membership and employer plan. Sources123 | Insurance is available; advice about a member's smartMonday insurance is included without a separate advice charge. Sources123 |
| Retirement income | iQ Retirement includes pension and transition-to-retirement arrangements. Sources123 | A pension account is available under separate disclosure. Sources123 |
| Advice and support | Member resources include retirement support and advice; confirm the scope and fee for your request. Sources123 | smartCoach provides account-related advice. Check the scope before seeking broader planning. Sources123 |
| Fee details to check | Use the PDS and plan booklet for the precise iQ product. Employer pricing must not be assigned to every iQ member. Sources123 | From 14 August 2026, the standard annual administration charge fell to $67.60 plus 0.16% of balance, with a $1,000 cap on that percentage component. Investment costs rose for most options; employer terms may differ. Sources123 |
| Comparing investment performance | GoalTracker changes exposure with age. Compare the correct stage and use the same fee basis as the competing option. Sources123 | Do not compare the new LifeStage strategy as though its allocation has remained unchanged throughout the historical LifeCycle record. Sources123 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Our take on Russell Investments iQ Super
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.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Our take on smartMonday
Worth comparing for members who prefer an age-based investment strategy or have a negotiated employer plan.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
Before choosing between Russell Investments iQ Super and smartMonday
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 Russell Investments iQ Super
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Sources for smartMonday
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.