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Award-winning^# super for people who want to do well by doing good.

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When you prosper, we all thrive

By choosing Australian Ethical, you are committing your money to doing right by people, planet and animals.

Invest with values at the core

Feel better about your super by investing in a award-winning^# fund which aligns with your values

Help build a better world

Help contribute to a low-carbon future by investing in companies that are part of the solution and restricting⁺ those that aren’t

Won’t break your heart

We restrict⁺ investments that could pollute, destroy, harm or exploit, like fossil fuels

For more information on revenue thresholds and how we assess, visit our Ethical Guide.

Read our Ethical Guide

Long-term track record you can love

We offer a diverse range of super investment options depending on your investment objective, timeframe and risk profile.

Australian Shares Super option

10.8%10.8%

ranks #1 for returns* over 10 years out of 39 funds¹

SuperRating Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Australian Shares Index as at 31 December 2024.

Overall industry median

8.98% 8%

returns over 10 years p.a.

SuperRating Fund Crediting Rate Survey - SR50 Australian Shares Index as at 31 December 2024.

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*Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Returns are calculated net of investment fees, tax and implicit asset-based administration fees. Explicit fees such as fixed dollar administration fees, exit fees, contribution fees and switching fees are excluded.

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Only ethical super options

Australian Ethical gives you access to a range of ethical super investment options. Making the choice that’s right for you financially is important^{^}.

What you can be sure of is that all our investments are subjected to our ethical screening process⁺. This means whatever option you choose; we’re working to keep your investments aligned to ethical values.

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But are we a good match for you?

How we invest ethically

We restrict⁺ investments in destructive companies and sectors, including tobacco production, coal mining and nuclear weapon companies, amongst others, as guided by our Ethical Criteria.

Where we invest

The vibrant mix of companies we invest in across the world are connected by our conviction that their success helps support the wellbeing of society and the planet.

Where we draw the line

We'll draw lines in the sand when it comes to our evaluation of companies. Our positions on topical issues guide our investment decisions and our voice for change.

Australia has the best coastlines. The best beaches in the entire world. And they deserve protection. And future generations deserve to have the same enjoyment as I have.

I was really attracted to Australian Ethical because they have the same values as I do.^{^}

Steph

CEO of Surfriders Foundation, member since 2019

I’m eager to contribute to the world being a better place. I want my money to be where my mouth is, and Australian Ethical really aligned with my values in that way.^{^}

Matt

GP, member since 2015

I love my super fund.

It's incredible to read through the Ethical Charter. It's so inspiring to see that it aligns so much with my values and where I would want to be spending my money.^{^}

I love my super fund.

It's incredible to read through the ethical charter. It's so inspiring to see that it aligns so much with my values and where I would want to be spending my money.^{^}

Naba

GP & Founder of Rahma Health, member since 2020

Australian Ethical really stood out for me for their commitment to ethical investing.

It was clear to me that Australian Ethical understood the effect of their investment decisions in driving sustainability and action on climate.^{^}

Sasha

CEO & Co-Founder of Koskela, member since 2016

With Australian Ethical, you know that the money that you're investing is going to the good of the planet. It's so important that where our money is, aligns with our values.

And for me, that has given me the comfort, knowing that Australian Ethical does that on my behalf.^{^}

Natalie

CEO & Founder of 1 Million Women, member since 2015

More information

Forms and Product Disclosure Statements

Performance and unit prices

Fees and costs

FAQs

Inform your employer: USI & ABN, Choice of Super Fund & Letter of Compliance

Important updates and significant event notices

Insurance

Portfolio Holdings Disclosure

MySuper dashboard

Member outcome assessment

Governance structure of AE super

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Our Ethical Guide

The Guide provides in-depth insights into how we use Ethical Criteria to shape our investment decisions, and actively work to create a positive impact through our investment activities.

Download our Ethical Guide

Award-winning super

Our award-winning^# investment team has shown that an ethical approach to investing can deliver healthy^* returns.

Super Review Super Fund of the Year Awards 2025 – Sustainable Fund of the Year

Finder Green Superannuation Fund of the Year 2020-2023

Rainmaker AAA Quality Rating 2021-2025

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Super with heart

When you prosper, we all thrive

Invest with values at the core

Help build a better world

Won’t break your heart

Long-term track record you can love

Australian Shares Super option

Overall industry median

Only ethical super options

But are we a good match for you?

How we invest ethically

Where we invest

Where we draw the line

Australia has the best coastlines. The best beaches in the entire world. And they deserve protection. And future generations deserve to have the same enjoyment as I have.I was really attracted to Australian Ethical because they have the same values as I do.^

Australia has the best coastlines. The best beaches in the entire world. And they deserve protection. And future generations deserve to have the same enjoyment as I have.I was really attracted to Australian Ethical because they have the same values as I do.^

I’m eager to contribute to the world being a better place. I want my money to be where my mouth is, and Australian Ethical really aligned with my values in that way.^

I’m eager to contribute to the world being a better place. I want my money to be where my mouth is, and Australian Ethical really aligned with my values in that way.^

I love my super fund.It's incredible to read through the Ethical Charter. It's so inspiring to see that it aligns so much with my values and where I would want to be spending my money.^

I love my super fund.It's incredible to read through the ethical charter. It's so inspiring to see that it aligns so much with my values and where I would want to be spending my money.^

Australian Ethical really stood out for me for their commitment to ethical investing.It was clear to me that Australian Ethical understood the effect of their investment decisions in driving sustainability and action on climate.^

Australian Ethical really stood out for me for their commitment to ethical investing.It was clear to me that Australian Ethical understood the effect of their investment decisions in driving sustainability and action on climate.^

With Australian Ethical, you know that the money that you're investing is going to the good of the planet. It's so important that where our money is, aligns with our values.And for me, that has given me the comfort, knowing that Australian Ethical does that on my behalf.^

With Australian Ethical, you know that the money that you're investing is going to the good of the planet. It's so important that where our money is, aligns with our values.And for me, that has given me the comfort, knowing that Australian Ethical does that on my behalf.^

More information

Our Ethical Guide

Award-winning super

Super Review Super Fund of the Year Awards 2025 – Sustainable Fund of the Year

Finder Green Superannuation Fund of the Year 2020-2023

Rainmaker AAA Quality Rating 2021-2025

Invest with heart

Australia has the best coastlines. The best beaches in the entire world. And they deserve protection. And future generations deserve to have the same enjoyment as I have.

I was really attracted to Australian Ethical because they have the same values as I do.^{^}

Australia has the best coastlines. The best beaches in the entire world. And they deserve protection. And future generations deserve to have the same enjoyment as I have.

I was really attracted to Australian Ethical because they have the same values as I do.^{^}

I’m eager to contribute to the world being a better place. I want my money to be where my mouth is, and Australian Ethical really aligned with my values in that way.^{^}

I’m eager to contribute to the world being a better place. I want my money to be where my mouth is, and Australian Ethical really aligned with my values in that way.^{^}

I love my super fund.

It's incredible to read through the Ethical Charter. It's so inspiring to see that it aligns so much with my values and where I would want to be spending my money.^{^}

I love my super fund.

It's incredible to read through the ethical charter. It's so inspiring to see that it aligns so much with my values and where I would want to be spending my money.^{^}

Australian Ethical really stood out for me for their commitment to ethical investing.

It was clear to me that Australian Ethical understood the effect of their investment decisions in driving sustainability and action on climate.^{^}

Australian Ethical really stood out for me for their commitment to ethical investing.

It was clear to me that Australian Ethical understood the effect of their investment decisions in driving sustainability and action on climate.^{^}

With Australian Ethical, you know that the money that you're investing is going to the good of the planet. It's so important that where our money is, aligns with our values.

And for me, that has given me the comfort, knowing that Australian Ethical does that on my behalf.^{^}

With Australian Ethical, you know that the money that you're investing is going to the good of the planet. It's so important that where our money is, aligns with our values.

And for me, that has given me the comfort, knowing that Australian Ethical does that on my behalf.^{^}