In this publication Better Finance analyzes the long-term returns of private and occupational pension products in 15 EU member states. The analysis spans over the last 17 years, thus covering two economic downturns (the 2001 and 2007/8 crises) and two upturns (before and after the 2007/8 crisis).
The organisation highlights that many pension funds have very low or negative returns when assessment include all entry and exit fees, inflation and taxes.