Market volatility and your super

It’s hard to miss in the media that there has been some volatility in the property and share markets around the world in 2008. Whilst short term performance can be alarming, the good thing about superannuation is that it is generally a long term investment, giving your savings a chance to recover and continue to grow before you retire.

In this section we will keep you up to date with what has been happening in the markets.

Topic	Description	Date
Tips for investing in volatile markets	Useful tips to help guide you through volatile times.	18 Dec 08
Update for members	The market volatility storm - how does it affect your super?	28 Oct 08
Update for members	ING Funds Management announces changes to its Mortgage fund. Click here for the latest news.	24 Oct 08
Keeping a long term view in times of volatility	Global financial market uncertainty took centre stage in 2008. So how can you stay focused on your long-term objectives?	14 Oct 08
Global markets and ING Australia	How has ING Australia been surviving the market volatility?	24 Oct 08
What are the experts saying?	Don't just take our word for it. Hear some of the biggest names in the investment world give you their insights into global market performance, and their outlook for 2008/09.
Where can I learn more about investing in super?	Visit the Learning Centre for tutorials, calculators and fact sheets on various superannuation topics. Take the Investment choice through super tutorial to discover what type of investor you might be.