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Direct Indexing: Annual Fees

Nucleus can invest across a number of different platforms. Below we show the fees on our cheapest options. Trading fees start from just 0.099% of the value traded.

Non-Superannuation OR SMSF
Personal Superannuation
First $500,000

0.33%0.55%

  • Low trading costs

  • No ongoing fees on foreign currency

  • No ongoing fees on a range of ETFs

$500,000 to $2m

0.165%0.20%

  • Low trading costs

  • No ongoing fees on foreign currency

  • No ongoing fees on a range of ETFs

  • Currency hedging available

More than $2m

0.11%0.145%

  • Low trading costs

  • No ongoing fees on foreign currency

  • No ongoing fees on a range of ETFs

  • Discounted investment fees

  • Currency hedging available

Active Investment: Annual Fees

Nucleus can invest across a number of different platforms. Below we show the fees on our cheapest options. Trading fees start from just 0.099% of the value traded.

Non-Superannuation OR SMSF
Personal Superannuation
First $500,000

0.803%1.025%

  • Low trading costs

  • No ongoing fees on foreign currency

  • No ongoing fees on a range of ETFs

$500,000 to $2m

0.638%0.675%

  • Low trading costs

  • No ongoing fees on foreign currency

  • No ongoing fees on a range of ETFs

  • Currency hedging available

More than $2m

0.55%0.675%

  • Low trading costs

  • No ongoing fees on foreign currency

  • No ongoing fees on a range of ETFs

  • Discounted investment fees

  • Currency hedging available

How do our fees compare?

Getting to the bottom of investment fees can be difficult - for many companies intentionally so.

Many funds have multiple layers of fees and they may not be showing you all of the fees.

In the tables here we show the average and median fees for all Australian Superannuation funds as assessed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

In a broad sense:

  • Nucleus Direct Indexing is one of the cheapest ways to invest either inside of super or outside of super.
  • Nucleus Active and Tactical funds tend to be cheaper than the average fund  
  Amount of Money Invested
  $10,000 $25,000 $50,000
Data for all Australian Super Funds
  - Average 1.66% 1.36% 1.26%
  - Median 1.52% 1.26% 1.16%
Nucleus Super on DASH*
- Direct Indexing 0.60% 0.60% 0.60%
- Tactical or Active 1.08% 1.08% 1.08%
Nucleus on Interactive Brokers (SMSF or Non-Super)
- Direct Indexing 0.33% 0.33% 0.33%
- Tactical or Active 0.80% 0.80% 0.80%
  Amount of Money Invested
  $250,000 $500,000 $1m
Data for all Australian Super Funds
  - Average 1.15% N/A N/A
  - Median 1.07% N/A N/A
Nucleus Super on DASH*
- Direct Indexing 0.60% 0.60% 0.44%
- Tactical or Active 1.08% 1.08% 0.92%
Nucleus Super on Praemium*
- Direct Indexing 0.65% 0.55% 0.44%
- Tactical or Active 1.20% 1.03% 0.92%
Nucleus on Interactive Brokers (SMSF or Non-Super)
- Direct Indexing 0.33% 0.33% 0.25%
- Tactical or Active 0.80% 0.80% 0.72%

Source: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Heatmaps
* Nucleus calculations assuming a 40% weight to international stocks

Platform & Investment Cost Details

The above tables show the total investment and administration fees for our most cost-effective platforms.

Nucleus is available on a number of platforms where costs are higher. When comparing fees to other providers, investors should consider five levels of fees:  


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check-mark-e1681446123493 Administration or platform fees. Nucleus = Based on the platform, see below for details.

check-mark-e1681446123493 Investment fees. Nucleus =  0.165% for passive strategies, 0.64% for active.

check-mark-e1681446123493 Trading fees (or spreads). Nucleus = Based on the platform, see below for details.

check-mark-e1681446123493 Embedded costs (sometimes called internal costs or ICRS) in the products that you buy. Nucleus = most products we buy the underlying shares and so there are no additional fees.

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Platform: Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is the cheapest and has the most features.

It is available for all types of investments, including SMSFs, but is not available for personal superannuation.

check-mark-e1676956927605 Administration fees: 0.165% for the first $500,000. 0% thereafter.

check-mark-e1676956927605 Trading fees: 0.099%.

check-mark-e1676956927605 Maximum flexibility for personalisation with screens and tilts.

check-mark-e1676956927605 Discounted investment fees for amounts greater than $2m.

Platform: DASH

DASH is our low-cost superannuation option.  

check-mark-e1681446123493 Best for lower balance (below $150,000) superannuation accounts

check-mark-e1681446123493 Cost-effective solution for higher balances who prefer ETFs rather than direct international.

check-mark-e1681446123493Administration fees: 0.385% for the first $500,000. 0.035% thereafter.

check-mark-e1681446123493 Trading fees: 0.11% 

Platform: Praemium Super SMA

Praemium Super SMA is our high functionality superannuation option.  

check-mark-e1681446123493 Best for mid-balance ($150,000-$300,000) superannuation accounts who are looking for more investment options

check-mark-e1681446123493 Best for higher balance ($300,000+) superannuation accounts.

The fee structure is more complicated. See below for an indicative table showing the tiers, or log-in to our portal so we can generate a quote for you based on your balance and show the full costs.

Praemium Super SMA Costs 2025-04-14 175435