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Newsletter #769 - 14th May 2007  Home My Portfolio My TrailCap Search Email us

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There are plenty of awards given to fund managers by their own industry, but when it comes to managed funds, whose opinion really counts? The people who invest in them obviously. InvestSMART is giving away $10,000 to one lucky winner; all you need to do to enter the draw is vote at www.fundoftheyear.com.au. It will take less than 5 mins.

You can only vote for managed funds in which you (or your Self-Managed Super Fund) are currently invested. Voting ends 25th May, 2007. Hurry, you have to be in it to win it!

Regards
The InvestSMART Team


In Focus

more Macquarie Managed Fund Instalments

Macquarie MFIs enable you to accelerate your potential investment returns by gearing your exposure to managed funds, without some of the risks associated with traditional forms of gearing, such as margin calls and an obligation to repay the loan.

Macquarie MFIs allow you to invest in a managed fund in two payments*; an initial first payment upfront and an optional second payment at a later date – up to 5 years. By paying a fraction of the managed fund price upfront you are able to leverage your exposure to the underlying managed fund and potentially enhance your investment returns.

One of the available funds, the AXA Wholesale Global Equity Value Fund, has been recognised by industry experts for its quality, with its manager awarded fund manager of the year for 2006^.

The AXA Wholesale Global Equity Value fund invests in international shares chosen for their potential to provide strong capital growth. It provides investors with a diversified portfolio of well-known international companies like Citigroup, Toyota and Proctor & Gamble.

Click here for more information and to request a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).



more Multiplex European Property Fund – Float/IPO expected to close 20 June 2007

Multiplex European Property Fund is a unit trust proposing to be listed on the ASX (ASX code: MUE), which owns a 94.9% interest in 67 property assets located throughout Germany. Asset class, tenant and geographical location diversify the properties. Germany was identified as the foundation market for the Fund due to its position as the world’s third largest economy and improving economic outlook.

Why Germany?

Germany is the third largest economy in the world with GDP growing by 2.8% in 2006 to US$2.7 trillion. With a population of 82.4 million, Germany is also the most populated nation in Europe.

Click here for more information and to request a Prospectus.

Current Investment Opportunities more
Offer Closing Date
AMP Capital Sustainable Share Fund 30th Jun 2007
Centro MCS 38 30th Jun 2007
FirstChoice Australian Small Companies Fund Open ended
GoldLink Commodity IndexPlus Fund Open ended
Great Southern 2007 Organic Olives Income Project 15th Jun 2007
Great Southern 2007 Wine Grape Income Project 15th Jun 2007
Macquarie Almond Investment 2007 15th Jun 2007
Macquarie Forestry Investment 2007 15th Jun 2007
Macquarie Fusion Funds 29th Jun 2007
Macquarie MFI - AXA Wholesale Global Equity Value Fund Open ended
Multiplex European Property Fund 20th Jun 2007
NTT Mahogany Project 2006-2008 30th Jun 2007
Rewards Group Sandalwood Project 2007 30th Jun 2007
Timbercorp 2007 Almond Project 15th Jun 2007
Timbercorp 2007/2008 (Single Payment) Timberlot Project 15th Jun 2007

News and Articles more
Article
Environment and educational incentives will benefit small business
Budget a huge winner for the Government and savvy investors
CPA believes employers are meeting super obligations
Lost super and multiple accounts is an unnecessary cost
ATO warns self-managed fund trustees

Offer Overview more
Offer Macquarie MFI - AXA Wholesale Global Equity Value Fund
Minimum Investment $30,000
Disclosure...
InvestSMART will receive a 2.2% fee on the loan and 0.275% trailing commission.
Offer Documents

Download  MFI Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

Offer Overview more
Offer Multiplex European Property Fund
Minimum Investment $5,000
Expected Close Date 20th June 2007
Disclosure...
InvestSMART will receive a 2% sales commission.
Offer Documents

Download  Prospectus

Request a Prospectus  Request a Prospectus by Post

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



Managed Funds - 100% Entry Fee Rebate & TrailCapTM

As with all managed fund investments via InvestSMART, you pay NO entry fees, plus you also receive a cash payment from InvestSMART for any trailing commissions we receive from participating fund managers on your investments above $396 pa! See how easy it can be to get cash back!

Most Popular Funds more
Fund Morningstar
Rating
S&P
Rating
Macquarie - Small Companies Growth Trust Not rated
Macquarie Super/RO Plan - Macquarie Small Compan's Not rated
BT Investment - BT Imputation Fund
Recent Fund Re-Ratings more
Fund New Rating
Advance Int'l Fixed Interest Multi-Blend Fund
Tyndall - International Bond Fund
ABN AMRO - High Income Global Property Securities

Top Performing Investment Funds more
Fund 12 Month
Return
Morningstar
Rating
S&P
Rating
Macquarie - Small Companies Growth Trust 63.81% Not rated
Aust Unity Property Securities Growth 57.48%
Macquarie Property Income Fund 51.51% Not rated
Top Performing Super Funds more
Fund 12 Month
Return
Morningstar
Rating
S&P
Rating
Macquarie Super/RO Plan - Macquarie Small Compan's 59.38% Not rated
CFS FC PersSuper - CFS 452 Geared Australian Share 41.2% Not rated
Perpetual WFS Perpetual's Smaller Co 33.81%
Managed Fund data is supplied by Morningstar Research and Standard & Poor's Information Services and is subject to the following disclaimer. Dates for historical returns vary from fund to fund.



Insurance

Life Cover Total & Permanent Disability Trauma Income Protection

Without personal risk insurance, such as Term Life Insurance, Total and Permanent Disability ("TPD") and Income Protection, you are vulnerable to rapid and unexpected financial ruin. The possibilities of being unable to work are substantial and in fact quite alarming. Your ability to earn an income is the cornerstone of your economic lifestyle.

InvestSMART aims to provide the most appropriate and cost effective personal risk insurance cover for all of our members. Even though we can provide access to all of the personal risk insurance options available through most life companies in Australia, InvestSMART currently chooses to provide tailored quotes from ING's new OneCare life risk insurance product.

Click here to get a free insurance quote.



Child cover...
In 2003, there were approximately 320,000 children aged 0-14 years with a disability in Australia
Click here for more on ING's unique child cover.



Floats & IPOs

Floats & IPOs - extract only more
Company Security Code Offer Close Date Float Date Issue Price First Day Open First Day Close
Upcoming Floats
Bushveld Platinum Limited - 4th May 2007 18th May 2007 $0.25 - -
Fox Invest Limited - 4th May 2007 18th May 2007 $1.25 - -
Great Western Exploration Limited GTE 4th May 2007 23rd May 2007 $0.20 - -
Greencross Limited - 1st Jun 2007 15th Jun 2007 $1.00 - -
Mamba Minerals Limited - 30th Apr 2007 1st Jun 2007 $0.20 - -
Mount Magnet South NL MUM 4th May 2007 21st May 2007 $0.25 - -
Nanosonics Limited - 4th May 2007 15th May 2007 $0.50 - -
Slater & Gordon Limited SGH 4th May 2007 21st May 2007 $1.00 - -
Uramet Minerals Limited URM 6th Jun 2007 19th Jun 2007 $0.20 - -
Whitehaven Coal Limited - 18th May 2007 25th May 2007 $1.00 - -

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



Broker Consensus

InvestSMART's Broker Consensus Report collates the weekly recommendations (Buy, Hold and Sell) from some 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 Consensus
Update
12 Month
Target Price
(average)
Current Price Brokers Surveyed Consensus
Recommendation
Pacific Brands Limited (PBG) 14th May 2007 $3.01 $3.45 10 Hold
Foster's Group Limited (FGL) 14th May 2007 $6.62 $6.56 10 Hold
Commonwealth Bank of Australia. (CBA) 14th May 2007 $54.18 $54.20 10 Hold

Current Price as at publication. Prices are approximate only. Data compiled and supplied by FNArena.



Dividend Timetable

The following table shows an extract from InvestSMART's Dividend Timetable. This timetable lists the details of upcoming company dividends 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
CMI Limited. (CMI) 2007 Third Quarter Result 3.5 ¢ 100% 15th May 2007 4th Jun 2007
CP1 Limited (CPK) 2007 Half Yearly Result 3 ¢ 33.33% 16th May 2007 31st May 2007
Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) 2007 Half Yearly Result 63 ¢ 100% 17th May 2007 2nd Jul 2007



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 stock exchange 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
PIPE Networks Limited (PWK) Bevan Andrew Slattery 14th May 2007 Disposed 900,000
PIPE Networks Limited (PWK) Stephen Ross Baxter 14th May 2007 Disposed 900,000
PIPE Networks Limited (PWK) Gregory Alexander John Baynton 14th May 2007 Disposed 200,000





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