Exclusive Q&A with ART’s Chief Investment Officer – How we invest $300 billion in superannuation

In the lead up to our Annual Members’ Meeting this month host Anne Fuchs sits down with ART's Chief Investment Officer, Ian Patrick, to answer questions about how members’ super is invested.  

Managing billions of dollars in assets is no small talk, and Ian reveals the careful decisions ART makes to protect members’ financial wellbeing and deliver long-term returns. They cover everything from responsible environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing to managing risk when the markets get rocky. All while keeping one goal in mind – helping our members achieve their best retirement.  

Here are the specifics: 

00:00 How we invest $300 billion 

02:06 What does great investing look like? 

05:40 Why have returns differed between QSuper and Super Savings? 

07:43 What other asset classes are driving returns? 

09:08 What is the default investment strategy for retired members? 

11:17 What’s ART’s approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing? 

14:47 What’s ART’s strategy around investing in gold? 

15:57 What is ART doing to protect members’ money? 

17:38 How does ART protect against currency movements? 

19:27 What’s ART’s role in supporting Australia’s social responsibilities? 

This episode simplifies investment strategies, showing how ART protects and grows money. Whether you’re a member with us, or considering switching, it’s a must-listen to learn more about our strategic future focus. 

Stay updated with the latest episodes. Subscribe to Super Insider wherever you get your podcasts. And never miss an episode as we help you get the most from your super. 

FOLLOW SUPER INSIDER   

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...   

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ...    

RECOMMENDATIONS   

Investing in super 

https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/investments/options 

Sustainable investing 

https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/investments/how-we-invest/sustainable-investing 

https://www.australianretirementtrust.com.au/investments/how-we-invest/sustainable-investing 

IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE YOU MAY LIKE   

The strategy behind super returns 

Our top 10 reti