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Aware Super

Aware Super is an industry fund focused on strong, long-term performance and maximising the retirement savings of over 1.1 million Australians. Previously known as First State Super, the fund changed its name to Aware Super in September 2020.

Country

Australia

AUM ($B, AS AT DATE OF ASSET ALLOCATION)

$120

Performance (%, 1YR)

9.77

Chief Executive

Deanne Stewart

Chief Investment Officer

Damian Graham

Chair

Christine McLoughlin

Asset allocation

22% Australian Equities

33% International Equities

6% Private Equity

11.5% Infrastructure & Real Assets

6.5% Property

1% Liquid Alternatives(Growth)

0% Liquid Alternatives(Defensive)

5% Credit Income

10% Fixed Income

5% Cash

22% Currency Exposure

Website

View the annual report

Global Pension Transparency Benchmark country system description

Asset allocation as of June 30, 2024. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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