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RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE… We’ve found the silver lined clouds
 
Whilst the markets have been throwing out some challenges, and whilst investors have been trying to work out if the markets and managed funds are a buy or a sell, we’ve got some good news for advisors using BDM Direct reviewed products...
 

• Almond Investors Ltd have earned a 4 STAR RATING from AAG.  This is another layer of comfort on top of their water guarantee, excellent management and tree condition as well as an early harvest and increase in yield,

• Similarly TFS Corporation Ltd (the sandalwood plantation forestry managed investment scheme)  have received 4 stars from AAG and Adviseredge,

• Life Settlements Australia continues to produce 12% growth per annum (as at February 2008) and

• Prime Value is currently the top performing Australia Equities Fund on the market (MorningStar February 2008).

So, in this issue, Almond Investors Limited present their excellent results and we introduce you to a very exciting opportunity to buy and sell plantation tree lots on the secondary market.

Finally, Tom Elliott’s piece last month generated so much interest that we have recruited him as a regular commentator. Many advisers sent in questions that they would like Tom to answer so please submit any that you have to questionTom@bdmdirect.com and we will select one each month for the newsletter.

AIL: Continued healthy growth in a tough environment

We’ve just completed the Almond Investors Ltd national investor road-show, so we wanted to bring you the ‘tour’ highlights. Due to the excellent growth rates achieved during the first year, the AIL 2006 Project trees have produced a small crop that is being harvested now, this will mean the trees have cropped one year earlier than expected. (Click here to READ FULL ARTICLE...)

Plantation Forestry Sales - new planning opportunities

buyandselltrees.com provides a new and exciting service for advisers and their clients. Clients with MIS and private forestry can now buy and sell trees providing benefits which were previously unavailable to them. This will provide advisers with new possibilities in how they manage their client’s investments. (Click here to READ FULL ARTICLE)

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3AW's Tom Elliott - ‘How to handle client investment losses’

When people lose money investing, a common reaction is first shock, second hope that it might get better, third resignation and last pointing the finger at those perceived to be responsible. Lately there have been a lot of these negative emotions swirling about as former market darlings like MFS, Allco, ABC Learning, Macquarie Bank, etc., have been sold off heavily primarily due to the so-called ‘credit crunch’ that originated in the US, but has most definitely spread to our shores. (Click here to READ FULL ARTICLE)