Local workers and residents are being reminded to take a long-term view of their superannuation, following recent volatility on the share market.
It comes as nearly 2 in 5 Australians (38%) admit they experience feelings of fear, confusion and anxiety about their super when financial markets are volatile.
A similar number (40%) also believe it’s better to switch their super to cash or lower-risk options and reinvest once markets recover.
However the Head of Asset Allocation at AustralianSuper, Alistair Barker, says our focus should be on time in the market, rather than timing the market.
“While market volatility has felt unprecedented this year, it’s a normal part of the investment cycle. On average, history suggests we could expect to see a bear market – or a downturn in excess of 20 per cent – occur every 2-3 years. To put that into context, global share markets fell as much as 20 per cent between February and April 2025. In April and May, we saw a rapid recovery, re-emphasising the benefits of staying the course and maintaining a longer-term view.”
“These fluctuations are to be expected, and over the long term, superannuation is built to weather these storms.”
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