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‘Big Super’s’ influence grows on the ASX. Should investors worry?

ANALYSIS: When Kiwis invest in companies on the ASX they are investing alongside superannuation funds, many of which are linked to the union movement. Some people think this is a problem.

WATCH: NBR senior journalist Lachlan Colquhoun speaks with Jonathan Mitchell.

Australia’s superannuation industry owns around 40% of shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, a percentage forecast to grow to around 60% by 2040.

Right now, that is 40% of the ASX total capitalisation of all stocks which is around A$2.5 trillion ($2.7t), so the super funds own a collective

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Lachlan Colquhoun Mon, 15 Jan 2024
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