Updated - 20 May 2026 - Q2 2026 dataIndependent research desk - General information only, not personal financial adviceMelbourne, Australia
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Class B - Lifecycle MySuper default - Growth

Mercer Super Trust - Mercer SmartPath - Mercer SmartPath - Born 1999 to 2003 - CSD

Age-based default products tracked separately until a representative cohort method is finalised.

Class BLifecycle - Growth89% growth assetsSuggested timeframe: 7-10 yearsIncluded in ranked comparison
What this option is

89% of your money is in growth assets.

The remaining 11% is in defensive assets such as bonds and cash. That puts this option in the Growth band, typically used for 7-10 years or longer.

Caveat: Higher growth means more potential upside over the long run, but also more volatility year to year. This option's risk label expects a negative annual return about 1 in 5 years.
Fees
78bp

Total annual fee estimate for a $50,000 balance in the APRA data snapshot.

10-year net return
7.3%

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Classification evidence
Original fund labelMercer SmartPath - Mercer SmartPath - Born 1999 to 2003 - CSD
Standard bucketLifecycle MySuper default
Growth bandGrowth (75-90% growth)
Risk bandHigher risk - about 1 in 5 years with a negative annual return
USI19905422981252
Performance testUnknown
Source statusComparable APRA metrics confirmed.
Comparison statusIncluded in ranked default comparison.
Data limitationNo public data limitations identified.
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