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InvestSMART Newsletter - 13th September 2004

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Did you know parents, relatives and friends can make superannuation contributions on behalf of children who are under the age of 18. Superannuation contributions on behalf of a child can be made up to a limit of $3,000 per child per 3 year period. However, there is nothing to stop a person from opening child accounts with different superannuation funds and contributing the $3,000 limit per 3 year period, with each fund. Please find a selection of suitable funds and more information below

Latest Offers

more Macquarie Global Infrastructure Trust II - funds closes 30th September 2004
The Macquarie Global Infrastructure Trust II (MGIFT II) is a unit trust established to offer you the exciting opportunity to invest in global infrastructure assets and businesses that support infrastructure in OECD countries (except Australia) as well as Hong Kong and Singapore. The typical assets of the GIF II wholesale fund will be toll roads, airports, railways, ports and water treatment facilities. Order your prospectus here.

more Aspyre Capital Investments Limited - float closes on 15th October 2004
Aspyre Capital Investments Limited has been incorporated for the purposes of establishing an LIC to invest in derivative trading strategies. Unlike many other similar types of LICs, the Manager will not be entitled to a bonus fee unless exceptional returns are achieved. No bonus fee is payable during the first 5 years and 6 months from quotation on the ASX.

For an independent research report on Aspyre Capital Investments, click here. Order your prospectus here.

more OM-IP 15 Seven Limited closes tomorrow 17th September 2004

more Click here for the latest managed fund offers

more Click here for the latest floats

Housekeeping

more Merlin Petroleum Limited - Float/IPO offer withdrawn
We have been advised that the Merlin Petroleum Limited offer and ASX listing application has been withdrawn. The share registry will be refunding application monies this week.

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The InvestSMART Team

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Offer Overview


Fund	Macquarie Global Infrastructure Trust II
Minimum Investment	$10,000
Offer closes	30th September 2004 (or earlier if the Trust is fully subscribed)
Disclosure	InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 3% entry fee. InvestSMART will receive a trailing commission of 0.45% pa.
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Superannuation contributions on behalf of a child can be made up to a limit of $3,000 per child per 3 year period. However, there is nothing to stop a person from opening child accounts with different superannuation funds and contributing the $3,000 limit per 3 year period, with each fund. We list a few funds below that may suit a child's superannuation fund, keeping in mind these funds should tend to be more risk seeking or aggressive considering the length of time to investment maturity.

Superannuation Funds [48 found]

Fund Name	Assirt Rating	Minimum Investment	MER	Historical Returns*			Download Prospectus/PDS (PDF format)	Request Prospectus/PDS (via post)
Fund Name	Assirt Rating	Minimum Investment	MER	3 Mth	1 Yr	3 Yr	Download Prospectus/PDS (PDF format)	Request Prospectus/PDS (via post)
Perpetual WealthFocus Super Plan Perpetual's Balanced Growth Fund		$1000	1.95%	3.11%	11.42%	4.72%
Macquarie SuperOptions Super Rollover Balanced Fund		$3000	1.91%	3.76%	9.26%	2.58%	n/a
ING OneAnswer Personal Super Managed Growth		$2000	1.8%	3%	8.83%	3.1%
AMP Flexible Lifetime Super Future Directions Growth		$0	2.37%	2.78%	10.55%	n/a

Most Popular Funds

Fund Name	Assirt Rating
Perpetual Investor Choice Smaller Companies Share
Colonial First State Global Resources Fund
Credit Suisse Private Investment Australian Small Companies Fund	Not rated

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Recent Fund Re-Ratings

Fund Name		New Assirt Rating
	Advance Australian Fixed Interest Multi Blend Fund
	Advance Australian Shares Multi Blend Fund
	Advance Growth Multi Blend Fund

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Managed Fund data is supplied by ASSIRT Pty Ltd and is subject to the following disclaimer

Recent Float

Company Name:	Matilda Minerals Limited (MAL)
Industry Sector:	Other Metals
Float Date:	15th Sep 2004
Issue Price:	$0.20
First Day Open:	$0.22
First Day High:	$0.25
First Day Low:	$0.22
First Day Close:	$0.22
Volume:	599,370
Notes:	Matilda Minerals Limited ("Matilda") was incorporated by a group of experienced resource professionals to identify and exploit zircon and rutile rich mineral sands deposits. Initially these deposits may not be large by world standards but because of the zircon and rutile-dominated mineral assemblage, low development and operating costs, they can be financially very attractive.

Recent Float

Company Name:	AXG Mining Limited (AXC)
Industry Sector:	Other Metals
Float Date:	15th Sep 2004
Issue Price:	$0.20
First Day Open:	$0.20
First Day High:	$0.21
First Day Low:	$0.20
First Day Close:	$0.20
Volume:	895,000
Notes:	AXG's main asset is its Murchison Project in Western Australia which contains an estimate gold of over 500,000 ounces remaining after 1996-2001 mining produced 396,900 ounces from the Western Queen and Gilbeys deposits.

Recent Float

Company Name:	Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (LNG)
Industry Sector:	Energy
Float Date:	14th Sep 2004
Issue Price:	$0.20
First Day Open:	$0.21
First Day High:	$0.22
First Day Low:	$0.20
First Day Close:	$0.20
Volume:	1,761,388
Notes:	The foundation of Liquefied Natural Gas Limited's business strategy to provide "the energy link" between proven stranded or flared gas reserves and niche energy markets, secured against long term sales agreements. These markets currently use high priced fuels, including diesel and naphtha, and due to their modest energy demand or location are unable to commercially support delivery of natural gas by pipeline or in the form of LNG from major LNG suppliers.

Upcoming Float

Company Name:	Bill Express Limited (BXP)
Expected Offer Open:	17th Sep 2004
Expected Offer Close:	30th Sep 2004
Expected Float Date:	21st Oct 2004
Issue Price:	$0.20
Notes:	Bill Express Limited is currently a subsidiary of ASX-listed Australian Pure Fruits Limited. The Directors of Australian Pure Fruits Limited have resolved to pursue a separate listing of Bill Express Limited by way of an initial public offering to raise $28.5 million. Australian Pure Fruits Limited will retain ownership of 46.15% of the Shares on issue in Bill Express Limited post-listing.

Upcoming Float

Company Name:	Essa Australia Limited
Expected Offer Open:	24th Sep 2004
Expected Offer Close:	15th Oct 2004
Expected Float Date:	26th Oct 2004
Issue Price:	$0.25
Notes:	Essa is a specialist in the design and manufacture of sampling and sample preparation equipment for the international minerals and mining industries. Essa provides a global service through associated parties in South America, Europe and Africa, as well as a number of distributors which are strategically located in major mining centres throughout the world.

InvestSMART's Broker Consensus Report collates around 18 of Australia's top brokers weekly recommendations (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Under-preform and Sell), and presents these in a searchable database. It is an important report highlighting potentially valuable investment opportunities. Why trust one broker when you have access to the opinions of several?

To become a Platinum Member and see the latest Broker Consensus Report - released at the close of business on Friday 10th October 2003 (plus our archive of past recommendations on over 400 ASX listing companies) - please click here.

Company	Brokers Surveyed	Consensus Recommendation*
AUSTRALIAN WORLDWIDE EXPLORA (AWE)	7	Strong Buy
JUST GROUP LIMITED (JST)	5	Strong Buy
GREAT SOUTHERN PLANTATIONS (GTP)	3	Strong Buy
THE WAREHOUSE GROUP LIMITED (WHS)	2	Sell
REPCOL LTD (RPC)	1	Sell
WARRNAMBOOL CHEESE & BUTTER FACT (WCB)	1	Sell

* Recommendations as at 10th Sep 2004. Data compiled and supplied by Thomson Financial First Call.

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Company	Comment	Dividend (per share)	Franking	Ex-Dividend Date	Payment Date
GAZAL CORPORATION LIMITED (GZL)	August 2004 Final Year Result	9 ¢	100%	17th Sep 2004	5th Oct 2004
DCA GROUP LIMITED (DVC)	2004 Final Year Result	3 ¢	100%	17th Sep 2004	10th Nov 2004
LUDOWICI LIMITED (LDW)	2004 Half Yearly Result	8.5 ¢	100%	17th Sep 2004	30th Sep 2004
HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL LIMITED (HWT)	August 2004 Final Year Result	4 ¢	100%	17th Sep 2004	7th Oct 2004
COMMANDER COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (CDR)	2004 Final Year Result	2 ¢	100%	17th Sep 2004	7th Oct 2004

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*The aim of 15% medium term capital growth is an aim not a forecast or prediction. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

**Subject to the discretion of the Directors to extend the offer period by up to 14 days.

+Subject to the terms of the NAB Guarantee outlined in chapter two of the Prospectus.

InvestSMART makes no recommendations as to the merits of any investment opportunity referred to in this email. Before making any investment decision on the basis of any reports or information provided you must read the disclosure document and make your own investigations regarding the accuracy, reliability and completeness of this information.

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