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 Team Super
Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Team Super
Industry fund
Team Super is the fund formed from Mine Super and TWUSUPER. Its specialist focus is transport, energy and mining.
Membership
The fund serves workers in its core industries and other eligible members. Former Mine and TWUSUPER members should check their current division and insurance documents.
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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 | Team Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | For Life and employer-based arrangements have their own product terms. Sources123 | The fund serves workers in its core industries and other eligible members. Former Mine and TWUSUPER members should check their current division and insurance documents. Sources12345 |
| Accounts and products | iQ Super and iQ Retirement. Sources123 | Superannuation, pre-retirement pension and account-based pension. Sources12345 |
| Investment choices | GoalTracker is the age-based MySuper default. The menu also includes diversified, sector, responsible and third-party indexed options. Sources123 | Pre-mixed and single-asset options let members build their own mix. Pension and super defaults follow the rules for their particular account, rather than a single default being suitable for every member. Sources12345 |
| Insurance | Insurance applications and terms differ by membership and employer plan. Sources123 | Insurance divisions reflect the industries the fund serves. The merger included premium and definition changes, so a pre-merger quote is not enough to compare current cover. Sources12345 |
| Retirement income | iQ Retirement includes pension and transition-to-retirement arrangements. Sources123 | Both pre-retirement and account-based pensions are available, with their own investment and fee disclosures. Sources12345 |
| Advice and support | Member resources include retirement support and advice; confirm the scope and fee for your request. Sources123 | Team offers a complimentary initial appointment. Advice on how the account is invested is available at no extra cost; other personal advice has separate fees. Sources12345 |
| 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 | The merger page advertises a fixed super administration charge of 75 cents a week. Add any percentage administration charge, investment costs, transaction costs and insurance from the current super PDS. Pension fees use a different schedule. Sources12345 |
| Comparing investment performance | GoalTracker changes exposure with age. Compare the correct stage and use the same fee basis as the competing option. Sources123 | Read the option history carefully around the merger and any strategy changes. A long record can include a predecessor portfolio and is not automatically the record of every former TWUSUPER option. Sources12345 |
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 Team Super
A relevant comparison for workers whose occupation makes insurance definitions, exclusions and claims support especially important.
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 Team 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 Russell Investments iQ Super
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Sources for Team Super
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.