Fixed Interest
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Who would this suit?
This option might suit you if you’re looking for modest investment returns from year to year rather than seeking long-term growth.
Investment returns
The graph below shows the value of $10,000 invested in the Fixed Interest option since 1 July 2016, compared to the Cash option.
The growth in option balances are net of investment fees and costs and applicable taxes only. Administration and account keeping fees have not been deducted.
The Sustainable Balanced option was introduced on 27 September 2023 and longer term returns are not available.
See how $10,000 invested in Fixed Interest has changed over 10 years
| Last month (%) | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| FYTD (%) | 1.60% |
| 1 year (%) | 2.49% |
| 3 years (% p.a.) | 3.04% |
| 5 years (% p.a.) | 0.33% |
| 10 years (% p.a.) | 1.64% |
Asset allocation
We invest your super across a range of asset classes to achieve the long-term investment return objective for each option.
The below investment mix represents the strategic asset allocation for your selected option as at 28 February 2026.
Fixed Interest: Growth / Defensive split
| Asset class | Investment Grade Bonds |
|---|---|
| Fixed Interest | 100% |
1 The risk level is based upon the Standard Risk Measure (SRM). The SRM is based on industry guidance developed to allow members to compare investment options that are expected to deliver a similar number of negative returns over a 20-year period.
The return target is the average annual return expected over the next 10 years. The return target is an estimate and is not guaranteed. The method to calculate the return target is prescribed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) as a way of comparing different MySuper funds.
+ Statement of fees and other costs are based on fees over the 2024/25 financial year. It includes all investment and administration fees and expenses for an account balance of $50,000. For more information, see the GESB Super schedule of fees. You should read all the information about fees and costs, because it is important to understand their impact on your investments.
^ Returns are reported after factoring in the investment fees and costs, administration fees and applicable taxes, and are based on transactional prices. The investment fees and costs include all investment costs, transaction costs and any other underlying costs relating to your investment. Longer term returns are not available for the Sustainable Balanced option as it commenced on 27 September 2023. The returns shown here are different from those shown on other pages as they are based on a member with an account balance of $50,000 and are reported net of administration fees.
Our schemes are Exempt Public Sector Superannuation Schemes and are regulated by the Treasurer of Western Australia and not the Commonwealth Government.
The State Government guarantees to pay every benefit payable under a scheme, including the accumulation, retirement and defined benefit schemes. This Benefit Payment Guarantee does not include investment market losses.
The performance of your investment option(s) is not guaranteed, and returns may move up or down depending on factors such as investment market conditions. Past performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance.
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