Switch investment options

You can switch investment options as many times as you wish during the financial year.

Brighter Super reserves the right to limit the number of investment switch requests received from a member where the number submitted is considered unreasonable. Remember that super is generally a long-term investment, and by changing investment options often you might reduce your overall investment return.

There is no fee to switch between investment options.

How do I switch investments?

Switch online

You can review and change your investments in Member Online.

• Log in to Member Online (or register for access)

Switch on paper

Complete and return an investment switch form.

If you have a Brighter Super account:

• Download investment switch form (M09)
• Download investment switch form for a Pension account (P09)

If you have an Optimiser account:

• Download investment switch form (OM12)
• Download investment switch form for a Pension account (OP12)

Can I choose more than one investment option?

Yes. You have the flexibility to invest in one investment option or build your own investment mix by choosing a range of options for your existing account balance and/or future contributions.

Investment switch timings

The timings for an investment switch request are listed below (from 13 June 2022).

Days 1-3 represent business days which are Monday to Friday, excluding national public holidays.

Business day 1: Investment switch request received

Your request must be received by Brighter Super before 3.00 pm (AEST) to be considered received that day.

Requests received after 3.00 pm (AEST) are considered received the next business day.

Business day 2: Investment switch request processed

Your request is processed using the unit prices for the day that your request was considered received (the effective date).

The applicable unit price will be applied to your current investment option(s) before switching into your new selected investment option(s).

Business day 3: Transaction confirmed

The transaction and unit price applied will be displayed on your account in Member Online.

You will also receive confirmation via email or post.

The table below shows some examples of timings for an investment switch request.

Can I cancel my switch?

If you change your mind, your switch can be cancelled as long as we receive your cancellation by 3.00 pm AEST on the day your instruction was submitted.

• Online switch: if you have made an investment switch online you can cancel your switch directly through Member Online.
• Paper switch: if you completed an Investment switch form, you should cancel your switch in writing (by fax, email or post).