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My Super- What are the risks?
Please read our general advice warning »
When you make an investment choice, there is always a trade-off between risk and return. Your attitude to risk can be influenced by a number of factors including:
- number of years to retirement
- amount you require to retire comfortably- see calculator
- whether you have other investments
- your knowledge of investing
It is important to balance the risk of short-term fluctuations in the value of your superannuation investment against the long-term retirement benefit that a well-diversified investment strategy, including an investment in growth assets, can provide.
For a detailed description of the types of investment risks click here
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