Posting its provisional outcome for the 2013/2014 financial year yesterday, the Future Fund has now generated over $40 billion from government contributions valued at $60.5 billion.
Future Fund chairman Peter Costello said the returns show the value of long-term and patient investing.
"In the fund’s early days, in a challenging investment climate, the returns were below the target range, but disciplined adherence to clear objectives have delivered good results over the medium term," said Mr Costello.
Over seven-, five-, three- and one-year periods to 30 June 2014, the fund met or exceeded its return objectives, according to a statement.
Since its creation in May 2006, the Future Fund has achieved a return of 7.1 per cent per annum – just below its target of 7.2 per cent.
