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more OM-IP Vision - Offer expected to close 17 August 2007

OM-IP Vision is the latest investment opportunity from Man Investments Australia. It aims to generate returns in both rising and falling markets* while providing the security of a capital guarantee and a rising guarantee on the Maturity Date+.

This international investment strategy may be used to diversify an investor's traditional portfolio using hindsight, foresight and insight.

  • Hindsight - AHL Alpha Program analyses historical data to identify opportunities to profit from upward and downward price trends in over 100 international markets.
  • Foresight - Bayswater Program uses forward looking analysis of economic data to determine if major equity, currency and bond markets are undervalued or overvalued.
  • Insight - RMF LEAP (Leading Edge Alpha Portfolio) currently accesses more than 70 international fund managers who seek to identify and exploit opportunities in developing asset classes.

As usual, InvestSMART will be rebating 100% of the 4% sales commission after the offer closes.

With the BT Absolute Investment Loan, you can borrow up to 100% of the value of your investment in OM-IP Vision. The minimum loan amount is $50,000. You have a choice of paying interest on a variable rate of 9.15%p.a. or prepaid fixed rate of 9%p.a.

Click here for more information and to request a prospectus.

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The InvestSMART Team


In Focus

more MFS Premium Income Fund

The objective of the Fund is to provide investors with the opportunity to invest short to medium term in a range of income producing investments selected for their ability to provide both protection of capital and consistent returns.

You can invest in the Fund for a fixed term of 6, 9, 12 or 24 months for a range of target rates of return.

The Fund may be suitable if you are seeking:

  • monthly Income stream;
  • a specific period for which to invest - with choice over the actual length of your investment term;
  • a diversified pool of income producing assets in which to invest; and
  • the ability to add to your investment through an Investment Plan or by reinvesting distributions.

InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 1% sales commission as additional units in the fund. This means that for a $10,000 investment, you would receive 10,100 units.

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



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. They are based on the same principles as warrants over ASX listed shares.

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 download a PDS.

Current Investment Opportunities more
Offer Closing Date
AMP Capital Sustainable Share Fund Open ended
BT Australian Share Fund Open ended
Colonial First State Geared Managed Funds Open ended
DWS Global Equity Agribusiness Fund Open ended
Macquarie MFI - AXA Wholesale Global Equity Value Fund Open ended
MFS Premium Income Fund Open ended
OM-IP Vision 17th Aug 2007
Wind Hydrogen Limited 25th Jul 2007

News and Articles more
Article
Treasurer Costello surprised by super surge
May results from super returns indicate record returns for 2006-07
Resources sector the favourite, but managers gloomy on market outlook
Superannuation assets climb to $1.1 trillion in March quarter
Critics claim super reforms fall short

Offer Overview more
Offer OM-IP Vision
Minimum Investment $5,000
Expected Close Date 17th August 2007
Disclosure...
InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 4% sales commission by cheque. InvestSMART will receive a trailing commission of 0.5%pa after the second year.
Offer Documents

Download  Prospectus

Request a Prospectus  Request a Prospectus by Post

Offer Overview more
Offer MFS Premium Income Fund
Minimum Investment $5000 for 6, 12 and 24 month terms. $9000 for 9 month term.
Disclosure...
InvestSMART will rebate 100% of the 0.4% sales commission paid by MFSIM as additional units in the fund. InvestSMART will receive a trailing commission of 0.4% p.a. from MFSIM of any amount invested.
Offer Documents

Download  Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)

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

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)

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
ABN AMRO - High Income Global Property Securities
Tyndall - International Bond Fund

Top Performing Investment Funds more
Fund 12 Month
Return
Morningstar
Rating
S&P
Rating
Macquarie - Small Companies Growth Trust 76.83% Not rated
Challenger China Share Fund 56.5% Not rated
CFS FC Inv - CFS 452 Geared Australian Share 53.64%
Top Performing Super Funds more
Fund 12 Month
Return
Morningstar
Rating
S&P
Rating
Macquarie Super/RO Plan - Macquarie Small Compan's 72.28% Not rated
CFS FC PersSuper - CFS 452 Geared Australian Share 50.74%
ING OA PS ING Emerg Comp - EF/Sel 43.98%
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
Recent Floats
DMC Mining Limited DMM 29th Jun 2007 18th Jul 2007 $0.20 $0.31 $0.30
Hydrotech International Limited HTI 18th Jun 2007 16th Jul 2007 $0.20 $0.31 $0.29
Tel.Pacific Limited TPC 29th Jun 2007 16th Jul 2007 $0.20 $0.26 $0.22
Impending Floats
Boss Energy Limited BOE 11th Jun 2007 25th Jul 2007 $0.20 - -
Western Desert Resources Limited WDR 6th Jul 2007 23rd Jul 2007 $0.20 - -
Upcoming Floats
Aurora Property Buy-Write Income Trust AUP 13th Jul 2007 26th Jul 2007 $10.00 - -
Avonlea Minerals Limited AVZ 3rd Aug 2007 17th Aug 2007 $0.20 - -
Red Emperor Resources NL - 23rd Aug 2007 30th Aug 2007 $0.25 - -
Syrah Resources Limited - 20th Aug 2007 31st Aug 2007 $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 (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
Brambles Limited (bxb) 23rd Jul 2007 $14.21 $11.40 10 Hold
QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) 23rd Jul 2007 $35.10 $30.84 10 Hold
Macquarie Airports (MAP) 23rd Jul 2007 $4.64 $4.10 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
Smorgon Steel Group Limited. (SSX) 2007 Special Event 6.23 ¢ 100% 24th Jul 2007 3rd Aug 2007
Hire Intelligence International Limited (HII) 2007 Final Year Result 0.6 ¢ 100% 26th Jul 2007 20th Aug 2007
St George Bank Limited (SGBPC) 2007 Third Quarter Result 131.45 ¢ 100% 30th Jul 2007 20th Aug 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
Over Fifty Group Limited (OFG) Christopher Robert Martin 20th Jul 2007 Acquired 1,457
National Leisure & Gaming Limited (NLG) Sally Pitkin 19th Jul 2007 Acquired 200,000
JV Global Limited (JVG) Peter Michael Burns 19th Jul 2007 Acquired 5,832

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* The aim to generate returns is based on the past performance of the AHL Alpha Program (see Section 3 of the Prospectus).
+ Subject to the terms of the NAB Guarantee set out in Appendix A of the Prospectus. Investors should consider the key risks in Section 7 of the Prospectus, in particular, under the headings "The NAB Guarantee" and "Early Redemption".

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.

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