The fund is renowned for its innovative investment strategies, including significant allocations to venture capital and emerging technologies, and has invested in high-growth companies such as Canva. Hostplus was named Best Super Fund for 2026 and won several accolades including Best Balanced Super Product, Best MySuper Single Strategy Product, and Innovation on Digital Advice Tools.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Hostplus demonstrates strong operational performance and market leadership with $115B in AUM, 1.8M members, and recent recognition as Australia's best super fund. The fund is actively innovating with planned cryptocurrency offerings and has proven scale advantages enabling access to institutional-grade investments.
Top Insights
Hostplus is examining a self-directed option for members to manage cryptocurrency exposure, with a potential launch planned for the next financial year subject to regulatory approval
As one of Australia's largest super funds, Hostplus benefits from significant economies of scale, enabling lower investment management fees and access to institutional-grade investments including direct infrastructure, private equity, and unlisted property
Hostplus's MySuper option passed APRA's 2025 annual superannuation performance test, with all 52 MySuper products passing for the second consecutive year with zero failures
Hostplus serves members in hospitality, tourism, recreation and sport industries, and is particularly well-suited for members seeking access to unlisted assets and the Choiceplus direct investment platform
Named Competitors
Australian Retirement Trust — Large industry super fund competitor
AustralianSuper — Leading industry superannuation fund
Aware Super — Industry super fund offering
Cbus — Construction industry super fund
Recent Developments
(December 2025) Named Best Super Fund for 2026 by Money magazine with multiple accolades including Best Balanced Super Product and Innovation on Digital Advice Tools
(March 2026) Exploring cryptocurrency self-directed investment option through Choiceplus platform with potential launch in next financial year (FY2026-27)
(May 2026) Current AUM stands at approximately $115 billion serving 1.8 million members across 250,000 employers
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