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InvestSMART Alert - 3rd November 2004
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New OM-IP fund closes 10th December 2004

InvestSMART is excited to announce the launch of OM-IP's new capital guaranteed fund - OM-IP Stratum Limited. An overview of this fund can be found below. To request a prospectus please click here.

We're offering a 100% rebate of the sales commission (i.e. 4%) when investing via InvestSMART - SAVE 4% !

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The InvestSMART Team


Overview

OM-IP Stratum Limited is based on a capital guaranteed fund developed by the Man Group, a UK based international financial services group founded in 1783.

The fund, called Man-AP Stratum Limited, was launched in Europe in October 1999. It was extremely well received attracting positive reviews in the international financial press and subscriptions for more than US$226 million.

Man Stratum Fund

OM-IP Stratum Limited aims to generate medium term capital growth over a seven year term while providing the security of a capital guarantee and a rising guarantee from Westpac+. It will apply the same investment strategy as the Man Stratum Fund which was launched by Man Investments in October 1999.

The Man Stratum Fund has returned 80.9%* net to investors in 59 months and 16.4%pa* over the last 4 years. Importantly, the fund has also provided investors with a significant element of diversification by recording positive medium term growth during the recent correction on global stockmarkets.

The Westpac Guarantee

The Westpac Guarantee+ contains two parts: the Capital Guarantee and the Rising Guarantee.

The Capital Guarantee is designed to provide the holders of the Shares on the Maturity Date (31 December 2011) with the security of receiving a minimum amount of A$1.00 for each Share held on the Maturity Date.

The Rising Guarantee allows the Company to lock in a portion of the trading profits after an initial growth target of 15% has been achieved. The Westpac Guarantee will then increase by an amount equal to 50% of any new trading profits (after making good any prior years' losses) generated in a financial year.

This will mean that, subject to the terms of the Westpac Guarantee, investors holding Shares on the Maturity Date will have a safety net that will rise when new trading profits are generated in a financial year and are locked away by the Company through the Rising Guarantee.

Diversification

OM-IP Stratum Limited has been structured as a medium term investment. The Man Stratum Fund and the AHL Institutional Program have a history of being able to provide diversification during stockmarket corrections.

In today's economic climate of low interest rates and uncertainty on global stockmarkets an investment in OM-IP Stratum Limited provides an opportunity to achieve medium term capital growth from an international investment that is not dependent on the continued growth of global stock, property and bond markets.

It is now widely accepted that a balanced investment portfolio can benefit from the additional diversification provided by strategic investments such as those which will be used by OM-IP Stratum Limited.

Invest in OM-IP Stratum with no upfront capital through the Macquarie 100% Investment Loan~

The Macquarie 100% Investment Loan provides you with 100% finance, no margin calls and the potential for tax efficiency

To order a copy of the prospectus/PDS call InvestSMART on 1300 880 160 or click here.

Offer Overview
Fund OM-IP Stratum Limited
Issue Price $1.00 per unit
Minimum Investment $5,000
Expected Close Date 10th December 2004
Disclosure InvestSMART will rebate the 4% sales commission by cheque. InvestSMART will receive a trailing commission of 0.5%pa after the second year.
Documents & related links

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InvestSMART Financial Services on 1300 880 160






+ Subject to the terms of the Westpac Guarantee explained in the Prospectus.

* Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performance figures are net of all fees and calculated to 31 August 2004 as explained in the Prospectus.

~ Macquarie 100% Investment Loan is offered by Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (the "Lender"). Full terms and conditions are set out in the relevant loan contracts. Fees, charges and government taxes are payable.

Offers of Shares will be made in the Prospectus issued by OM-IP Stratum Limited dated 29/9/04. Investors wishing to acquire Shares will need to complete the Application Form attached to the Prospectus. This email is published by Man Investments Australia Limited (ABN 47 002 747 480).

Investments in OM-IP Stratum Limited do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Westpac and Westpac does not in any way stand behind the assets or performance of OM-IP Stratum Limited. Investments in Shares in OM-IP Stratum Limited are subject to investment risk as outlined in the Prospectus. Westpac's liabilities to shareholders of OM-IP Stratum Limited are limited to its liabilities under and subject to the terms of the Westpac Guarantee.

InvestSMART makes no recommendations as to the merits of any investment opportunity referred to on this website. 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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