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Investment Update

Keeping you informed on the performance of Brighter Super’s investment options and our commentary on recent market trends.


Investment Update to 30 September 2026

Published 9 November 2026

Long-term returns remain solid

Global financial markets were more subdued in September than in recent months. Inflation concerns, rising interest rates and volatile oil prices contributed to uncertainty in share and bond markets.

As markets move in the short term, Brighter Super’s long-term diversified approach continues to deliver solid returns for members.

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Investment news, articles and videos

Video: Investment Wrap 2025/26 webinar

This webinar looks at our 2025/26 investment performance, the outlook for the year ahead and what this could mean for your super.

Hosted by retirement advocate David Koch, with Brighter Super CEO Kate Farrar and Chief Investment Officer Damien Webb.

In the Hammock podcast Ep2

Podcast: Know how your super’s invested

Discover what’s behind your super’s long-term performance.

In Episode 2 of In the Hammock, our new podcast, we explore how your super is invested and why diversification matters over time.

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22 February 2023

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26 January 2023

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29 November 2022

How your investment is helping Gold Coast biodiversity

14 October 2022

Brighter Super invests in QIC's green energy business

30 September 2022

Market Update

Market Update: review of financial year 2021/22

18 August 2022

Market update: Global markets reach turning point

12 May 2022

investment risk mindset

Understanding investment risk

16 March 2022

Market update: Members told to look at the long-term to protect purchasing power

4 March 2022

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