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flag Middle East war from U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran hurt Australian super returns, with markets down and funds losing 2.85% to 3%, but experts urge staying the course.

flag The Middle East war, sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, has hurt Australian superannuation returns, with global markets down over 5% and Australian shares falling for three straight weeks. flag The median growth fund lost about 3% in March, while balanced portfolios declined 2.85%, though the impact is less severe than past market panics. flag Rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty have fueled investor concern, prompting a 33% surge in member inquiries, but no significant shift to conservative investments. flag Experts urge members to avoid locking in losses by changing strategies, emphasizing long-term growth, diversified portfolios, and stable assets like infrastructure. flag HESTA’s balanced growth fund remains up 3.44% for the year, and fund managers are using market dips for strategic buying.

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