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Newsletter #624 - 16th March 2006  Home My Portfolio My TrailCap Search Email us

Diversification is the key...  

It is often said that a diversified portfolio is the key to wealth creation. A diversified portfolio may include several different asset classes, or it may be diversified across different fund managers. Another often forgotten method of diversifying a portfolio is to spread the types of return available on your investments. Investors should consider whether the investment will pay a regular income stream, provide capital growth, or provide a combination of both income and capital growth (also known as total returns).

InvestSMART currently have 3 investment opportunities that cover each of these types of returns. Macquarie ALPS 5 will provide investors with a regular income stream, Series 11 OM-IP 220 is a capital growth only investment, and Macquarie Equinox Asia 2 aims to provide a combination of capital growth and income. Each of these investments also have a 100% loan facility available. Read more about these innovative investments below.

An added advantage of investing in these three products through InvestSMART is that there are no entry fees and InvestSMART rebate 100% of the upfront sales commission that we are paid!

Regards
The InvestSMART Team


In Focus

more Macquarie ALPS Series 5 - Fund expected to close 24th March 2006

If you are looking for an investment that combines capital protection at maturity* with the potential for high income, fixed at 12.5% for the first year, consider the new Macquarie ALPS Series 5. InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 2.27% sales commission.

Previous series of Macquarie ALPS relating to ASX-listed shares have had an overwhelming investor response, with Macquarie Bank Limited raising over $100 million in Series 1-4 of ALPS from December 2004 to December 2005.

Click here for more information and to request a Prospectus.

more Series 11 OM-IP 220 Limited - Fund expected to close 7th April 2006

Series 11 OM-IP 220 Limited is an opportunity for investors to participate in a capital guaranteed investment built on a tradition of performance, security and diversification. InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 4% sales commission.

This is the 11th OM-IP 220 fund to be launched by Man Investments Australia since 1997. OM-IP 220 Limited, the first and longest running OM-IP 220 fund, has provided its shareholders with a total return of 293% since August 1997, with their original A$1.00 share now worth A$3.93+.

Click here for more information.

more Macquarie Equinox Asia 2 - Offer extended to 24th March 2006.

Macquarie Equinox Asia 2 is a new investment opportunity that offers profit potential in a variety of market conditions. It's a forward thinking investment - ideal if you're looking for exposure to Asia-Pacific markets - complete with capital protection. InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 3% sales commission.

Equinox Asia 2 provides exposure to a portfolio of seven hedge funds focusing on the Asia Pacific region, the potential for profit lock-ins and annual distributions. Macquarie Bank will also lend approved investors 100% of the amount they wish to invest.

Click here for more information and to request a prospectus.

Current Investment Opportunities more
Offer Closing Date
ActivEX Limited 17th Mar 2006
European Investors Global Property Trust 22nd Mar 2006
Gladiator Resources Limited 31st Mar 2006
Macquarie ALPS Series 5 24th Mar 2006
Macquarie Equinox Asia 2 24th Mar 2006
Macquarie Fortress Notes# 11th Apr 2006
Mariner American Property Income Trust 16th Mar 2006
Series 11 OM-IP 220 Limited 7th Apr 2006
WRF X-One Syndicate 31st May 2006

Offer Overview more
Offer Macquarie ALPS Series 5
Minimum Investment $10,000
Expected Close Date 24th March 2006
Offer Documents Download a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)  Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

Request a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)  Request a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) by Post

Offer Overview more
Offer Series 11 OM-IP 220 Limited
Minimum Investment $5,000
Expected Close Date 7th April 2006
Offer Documents Download a Prospectus  Prospectus

Request a Prospectus  Request a Prospectus by Post

Offer Overview more
Offer Macquarie Equinox Asia 2
Minimum Investment $10,000
Expected Close Date 24th March 2006
Offer Documents Download a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)  Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

Request a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)  Request a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) by Post

All dates are indicative only and are subject to change without notice.



Managed Funds - 100% Entry Fee Rebate & TrailCapTM

Most Popular Funds more
Fund Rating
Colonial First State Global Resources Fund
ING OneAnswer Investment Portfolio ING Global Emerging Markets
Perpetual WealthFocus Investments Perpetual's Geared Australian Fund
Recent Fund Re-Ratings more
Fund New Rating
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Fund
Aberdeen China Opportunities Fund
Advance Asian Equity Fund

Top Performing Investment Funds more
Fund 12 Month
Return
Rating
ING OneAnswer Investment Portfolio ING Global Emerging Markets 42.35%
Perpetual WealthFocus Investments Perpetual's Geared Australian Fund 40.05%
Colonial First State Global Resources Fund 36.18%
Top Performing Super Funds more
Fund 12 Month
Return
Rating
Perpetual WealthFocus Super Plan Perpetual's Geared Australian Fund 39.18%
Macquarie SuperOptions Super Rollover Geared Growth Fund 36.26%
Colonial First State Rollover and Superannuation Geared Shares 33.2%

Managed fund data and ratings are supplied by Standard & Poor's Information Services and is subject to the following disclaimer.



Floats & IPOs

Floats & IPOs - extract only more
Company Stock Code Offer Close Date Float Date Issue Price First Day Open First Day Close
Impending Floats
Cumminscorp Limited CMN 28th Feb 2006 16th Mar 2006 $0.20 - -
Upcoming Floats
Incitive Ltd - 21st Apr 2006 1st May 2006 $0.20 - -
Linc Energy Ltd - 27th Apr 2006 5th May 2006 $0.25 - -
U3O8 Limited UTO 28th Apr 2006 12th May 2006 $0.20 - -

All dates are indicative only and are subject to change without notice.



Broker Consensus

InvestSMART's Broker Consensus Report collates the weekly recommendations (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Under-preform and Sell) from more than 20 of Australia's top brokers 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 many? Click here to see the full report.

Broker Consensus Report - extract only more
Company Price at Consensus Date Brokers Consensus Recommendation
WOODSIDE PETROLEUM LIMITED (WPL) $39.80 16 Hold
TELSTRA CORPORATION LTD (TLS) $3.83 15 Hold
BHP BILLITON LIMITED (BHP) $23.70 14 Buy

Recommendations as at 10th March 2006. Prices are approximate only. Data compiled and supplied by Thomson Financial First Call.



Dividend Timetable

The following table shows an extract from InvestSMART's Dividend Timetable. This timetable lists the details of upcoming dividends from ASX-listed companies including ex-dividend dates, payment dates and franking information. Click here to see the full timetable.

Dividend Timetable - extract only more
Company Comment Dividend
(per share)
Franking Ex-Dividend
Date
Payment
Date
IMDEX LIMITED (IMD) 2006 Half Yearly Result 1 ¢ 100% 17th Mar 2006 30th Mar 2006
GAZAL CORPORATION LIMITED (GZL) 2006 Half Yearly Result 7 ¢ 100% 17th Mar 2006 7th Apr 2006
WASTE MANAGEMENT N.Z. LIMITED (WNZ) 2006 Final Year Result 15.8 ¢ 100% 17th Mar 2006 30th Mar 2006



Changes in Director Interest

We have long held the view that a change in a listed company's share registry by its directors sends a clear signal to the market. In fact, such changes must be reported to the ASX and now, because of InvestSMART's unique Changes in Director Interest feature, they are also reported to investors. Click here to find out what company directors are doing with their shares.

Changes in Director Interest - extract only more
Company Director Date Acquired/Disposed Quantity
JOYCE CORPORATION LIMITED (JYC) Mr D A Smetana 16th Mar 2006 Acquired 2,566
GOLDEN CROSS RESOURCES LTD (GCR) David Timms 15th Mar 2006 Acquired 1,000,000
CHANDLER MACLEOD LIMITED (CHD) John Charles Plummer 15th Mar 2006 Acquired 3,000,000





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* Capital protection will be subject to certain risk and limitations including early maturity or disposal prior to the maturity date. Early maturity may occur if Macquarie ALPS 5 (“ALPS 5”) are delisted from ASX or a change in law results in Macquarie being unable to continue with this product - see PDS for details.

+ Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The past performance of OM-IP 220 Limited is not designed to predict the future performance of OM-IP 220 Limited or Series 11 OM-IP 220 Limited. Performance figures are calculated net of all fees as at 30 November 2005 as explained in the Prospectus.


IMPORTANT : InvestSMART Financial Services Pty Ltd makes no recommendations as to the merits of any investment opportunity referred to in this email or its related websites. 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. This information has been prepared for distribution over the internet and without taking into account the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any particular person. All indications of performance returns are historical and can not be relied upon as an indicator for future performance.