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Hostplus is one of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds, managing over $115 billion in assets and serving more than 1.8 million members. Established in 1988 by the Australian Hotels Association and the Un...

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Industry-leading Australian super fund with strong fundamentals, innovative product strategy, and significant competitive moats...

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Industry Pension Funds
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Hostplus Overview

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Hostplus is one of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds, managing over $115 billion in assets and serving more than 1.8 million members. Established in 1988 by the Australian Hotels Association and the United Workers Union, Hostplus initially served workers in the hospitality and tourism sectors but has expanded to cater to a diverse range of industries.

Strategic Profile

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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.

Competitive Landscape

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Within Australia's superannuation sector, industry super funds like Hostplus hold 36% of assets, competing with retail super funds at 20%, self-managed super funds at 24%, public sector funds at 14%, and others. Hostplus differentiates through venture capital exposure, innovation in digital tools, and strong regulatory performance rankings.

Industry Context

Hostplus operates in Pension Funds.

Key facts

Founded: 1988 · Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A

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  • 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
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Recent developments

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  • December 2025Named Best Super Fund for 2026 by Money magazine with multiple accolades including Best Balanced Super Product and Innovation on Digital Advice Tools
  • March 2026Exploring cryptocurrency self-directed investment option through Choiceplus platform with potential launch in next financial year (FY2026-27)
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Australian Retirement TrustLarge industry super fund competitor→AustralianSuperLeading industry superannuation fund→Aware SuperIndustry super fund offering→CbusConstruction industry super fund→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hostplus do?+
Hostplus is one of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds, managing over $115 billion in assets and serving more than 1.8 million members. Established in 1988 by the Australian Hotels Association and the Un...
What is Hostplus's Cyborg Score?+
Hostplus has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Hostplus's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Australian Retirement Trust, AustralianSuper, Aware Super, Cbus. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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