Why super funds are looking beyond Australia for stronger returns as ETF listings hit record high

Australian superannuation funds achieved double-digit returns last financial year (11% at AMP) primarily through strategic asset allocation with overweight positions in global equities and emerging markets, particularly South Korea where the Kospi surged over 150% driven by AI investments in technology companies like Samsung and SK Hynix; simultaneously, the Australian ETF market experienced record growth with 72 new listings last financial year, representing over 350 billion dollars in assets, as investors seek diversified, low-cost access to global markets including Australian shares, global equities, bonds, and commodities through a single trade.