Australian Foundation Investment Company


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About AFIC
AFIC is a company which seeks to invest in a variety of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with the goal of providing shareholders with investment returns through access to a steady stream of fully franked dividends and increases in the value of capital invested.

AFIC’s shares are listed on the Australian and New Zealand securities exchanges. There are no entry and exit fees associated with shareholders acquiring or disposing of their shares, other than the transaction costs of your stockbroker.

The specific features available when investing in AFIC are:
	A sound history of investment performance and access to a consistent stream of fully franked dividends
	Access to a diversified portfolio comprising investments in around 100 companies.
	Management expenses - 0.14% for the financial year to 30 June 2008
	On going capital management measures, including a dividend reinvestment plan
	The intention to keep shareholders informed about the Company's activities and performance
	Board and Investment Committee with investment skills and business experience.

Dividend Imputation Letter

Click on the link below to access the template letter that is being distributed at the March/April Shareholder Information Meetings regarding the issue of dividend imputation:

Template letter

Adelaide Shareholder Information Meeting Presentation - May 2009

Click on the link below to access the presentation delivered to Shareholders in May 2009 in Adelaide.

Presentation

Current Investment Performance
We are a medium to long term investor. As a result, we assess our performance based on accumulated returns over a period of 5 to 10 years.

Comparative Performance to 31 May 2009

Please note: AFIC is not making any representations concerning its future investment performance. Investment markets can be volatile and can rise and fall quickly and sometimes significantly. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Brochures:

Click on the links below to access brochures in relation to Self Managed Super Funds, Investment Life Stages and Investing for Children.

Self Managed Super Funds

Investment Life Stages

Investing for Children

General Information Only

The information contained in this website is of a general nature. It is not advice or a recommendation to invest in AFIC. It has been prepared without taking account of your individual objectives, financial situation or particular needs. Accordingly, before making an investment decision, you should assess your own objectives, financial situation and needs; and seek your own advice as appropriate.