Hostplus Review
Hostplus was founded in 1988 by the Australian Hotels Association and the United Workers Union.
As of March 31st 2026 they had approximately 2.29 million members and $143.51 billion in assets under management.
Please Note: Any advice on this page is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this is right for you. See full disclaimer.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Hostplus Performance
Performance across their other main investment options generally compares favorably to the median performance of their risk categories.
Select an investment option from the menu below to see performance Vs the relevant median.
Check out our more in depth analysis of Hostplus Performance
See Hostplus vs AustralianSuper to see how Hostplus compares with Australia’s biggest super fund and for a comparison against all funds see compare super funds.
Hostplus Fees
Fees for Hostplus’ MySuper – Balanced investment option is above the median of investment options of the same risk category whereas the index balanced is well below.
Select an investment option from the menu below to see flat fees, percentage based fees and total fees on a balance of $50,000.
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Australian Shares | 4.5% | 9.92% | 7.46% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| Hostplus - Australian Shares VS Median | -4.3% | -1.18% | -0.04% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Australian Shares | 129.1 | 0.55% | $404.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Cash | 4.1% | 4.19% | 3.28% |
| Median | - | - | - |
| Hostplus - Cash VS Median | 4.1% | 4.19% | 3.28% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Cash | 129.1 | 0.01% | $134.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - International Shares | 15.92% | 15.66% | 8.35% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| Hostplus - International Shares VS Median | 7.12% | 4.56% | 0.85% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - International Shares | 129.1 | 0.64% | $449.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Shares | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - High Growth | 7.54% | - | - |
| Median | 8.8% | - | - |
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - High Growth VS Median | -1.26% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - High Growth | 129.1 | 0.47% | $364.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 40% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 48% | |
| 3 | Alternative | 12% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Defensive | 3.63% | - | - |
| Median | - | - | - |
| Hostplus - Indexed Defensive VS Median | 3.63% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Defensive | 129.1 | 0.02% | $139.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 7% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 12% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 36% | |
| 4 | Cash | 45% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed High Growth | 10.07% | - | - |
| Median | 8.8% | - | - |
| Hostplus - Indexed High Growth VS Median | 1.27% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed High Growth | 129.1 | 0.03% | $144.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 41% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 59% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - Defensive | 3.39% | - | - |
| Median | - | - | - |
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - Defensive VS Median | 3.39% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - Defensive | 129.1 | 0.1% | $179.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 6% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 8% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 35% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 7% | |
| 5 | Property | 2% | |
| 6 | Cash | 42% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Balanced | 8.93% | 11.64% | 7.66% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| Hostplus - Indexed Balanced VS Median | 1.23% | 2.04% | 1.16% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Balanced | 129.1 | 0.04% | $149.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 30% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 45% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 20% | |
| 4 | Cash | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - High Growth | 10.02% | - | - |
| Median | 8.8% | - | - |
| Hostplus - High Growth VS Median | 1.22% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - High Growth | 129.1 | 0.74% | $499.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 36% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 52% | |
| 3 | Alternative | 12% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Defensive | 3.98% | - | - |
| Median | - | - | - |
| Hostplus - Defensive VS Median | 3.98% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Defensive | 129.1 | 0.27% | $264.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 5% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 8% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 34% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 7% | |
| 5 | Property | 2% | |
| 6 | Other | 2% | |
| 7 | Cash | 42% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - Balanced | 6.94% | 8.5% | 6.35% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - Balanced VS Median | -0.76% | -1.1% | -0.15% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Socially Responsible Investment - Balanced | 129.1 | 0.53% | $394.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 25% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 30% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 10% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 23% | |
| 5 | Property | 7% | |
| 6 | Cash | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus MySuper - Balanced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 7.31% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| Hostplus MySuper - Balanced VS Median | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.81% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus MySuper - Balanced | 129.1 | 0.88% | $569.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 21% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 30% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 25% | |
| 5 | Property | 8% | |
| 6 | Other | 7% | |
| 7 | Cash | 4% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Australian Shares - Indexed | 5.29% | 11.09% | - |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | - |
| Hostplus - Australian Shares - Indexed VS Median | -3.51% | -0.01% | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Australian Shares - Indexed | 129.1 | 0.02% | $139.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - International Shares - Indexed | 9.71% | 14.95% | 10.87% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| Hostplus - International Shares - Indexed VS Median | 0.91% | 3.85% | 3.37% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - International Shares - Indexed | 129.1 | 0.03% | $144.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Shares | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Balanced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 7.31% |
| Median | 7.7% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| Hostplus - Balanced VS Median | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.81% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Balanced | 129.1 | 0.88% | $569.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 21% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 30% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 5% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 25% | |
| 5 | Property | 8% | |
| 6 | Other | 7% | |
| 7 | Cash | 4% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Growth | 10.03% | 11.1% | 7.7% |
| Median | 8.8% | 11.1% | 7.5% |
| Hostplus - Growth VS Median | 1.23% | - | 0.2% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Growth | 129.1 | 0.84% | $549.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 28% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 41% | |
| 3 | Alternative | 21% | |
| 4 | Property | 5% | |
| 5 | Other | 5% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Growth | 10.07% | - | - |
| Median | 8.8% | - | - |
| Hostplus - Indexed Growth VS Median | 1.27% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Growth | 129.1 | 0.04% | $149.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 36% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 54% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 10% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Conservative | 6.64% | - | - |
| Median | 6.4% | - | - |
| Hostplus - Indexed Conservative VS Median | 0.24% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Conservative | 129.1 | 0.04% | $149.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 22% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 33% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 30% | |
| 4 | Cash | 15% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Conservative | 7.73% | 8.28% | 5.86% |
| Median | 6.4% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Hostplus - Conservative VS Median | 1.33% | 0.38% | 0.56% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Conservative | 129.1 | 0.74% | $499.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 16% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 23% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 18% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 21% | |
| 5 | Property | 7% | |
| 6 | Other | 7% | |
| 7 | Cash | 8% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Stable | 5.91% | 6.36% | 4.57% |
| Median | 4.8% | 6.1% | 4% |
| Hostplus - Stable VS Median | 1.11% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Stable | 129.1 | 0.63% | $444.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 8% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 13% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 30% | |
| 4 | Alternative | 19% | |
| 5 | Property | 7% | |
| 6 | Other | 7% | |
| 7 | Cash | 16% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Bonds - Indexed | 1.28% | 2.92% | - |
| Median | - | - | - |
| Hostplus - Bonds - Indexed VS Median | 1.28% | 2.92% | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Bonds - Indexed | 129.1 | 0.04% | $149.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fixed Interest | 100% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Stable | 5.06% | - | - |
| Median | 4.8% | - | - |
| Hostplus - Indexed Stable VS Median | 0.26% | - | - |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Indexed Stable | 129.1 | 0.04% | $149.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Shares | 15% | |
| 2 | International Shares | 22% | |
| 3 | Fixed Interest | 40% | |
| 4 | Cash | 23% |
Returns to August 31 2026
| Investment Option | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Bonds | 1.27% | 3.42% | 0.37% |
| Median | - | - | - |
| Hostplus - Bonds VS Median | 1.27% | 3.42% | 0.37% |
Fees
| Investment Option | Flat Fee | Percentage Based Fee | Fee Based on 50k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostplus - Bonds | 129.1 | 0.21% | $234.1 |
Asset Allocation
| Rank | Asset | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fixed Interest | 100% |
Insurance
Members are offered Death, TPD and Income protection.
A certain amount of death and TPD is provided as default, depending on your age.
Default cover is unitised, where you pay a set price for each unit of cover you hold. The benefit value of each unit changes as you get older. However, you can also apply for fixed cover, where the cover is fixed and the premium changes as you get older. There is a limit of $5 million for TPD cover and no limit on death cover.
Income protection must be applied for.
Insurance is provided by MetLife Insurance Limited.
Insurance Rating
Insurance rating by Omnilife.
Please note: This is the overall rating before individual circumstances are taken into account. Individual circumstances will vary the rating significantly.
Fund details
See the Hostplus ABN and USI page for all the information required to contribute to this fund.
Read their PDS and TMD for further details.
FAQ's
Hostplus has had generally favourable performance vs the median option across it’s main investment options. Fees for these options are mixed compared to options of the same risk category listed on Review My Super.
Hostplus may be a good option depending on the individuals risk profile and other individual preferences.
However, there are many factors which determine whether a super fund is good or bad and it can differ depending on personal requirements. It’s best to seek advice from a qualified adviser in order to work out which is the best super fund for you.
Yes, it’s an industry super fund predominantly for the hospitality industry. However, membership is open to anyone.
Hostplus Reviews
HOSTPLUS Reviews: 1.3 out of 5 stars from 28 customer reviews on Australia’s best superannuation review site Review My Super.
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