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Issue: November 2011

Welcome to the November edition of 2020's Investor Intelligence newsletter.

"Politicians fiddle while Rome burns", Michael offers his view on Europe's economic recovery in this month's commentary. Also this month we introduce Commonwealth Bank's Vantage+, open until 13 December 2011.

MARKET UPDATE
Global uncertainty continued
		An increase in risk appetite among investors resulted in a sharp rebound in the dollar against other major currencies. Investors sought to add risk to their portfolios in October. The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index increased by 7.3% during the month.
		Read this month's Market Updates


FEATURED FUND
Commonwealth Bank Vantage+
		Commonwealth Bank Vantage+ is a new investment opportunity that offers an investor leveraged exposure to Australia's top 200 companies. An investor will have a choice of two strategies with different investment terms and gearing levels. Investment return will be based on the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Index. Visit webpage Download PDS

MICHAEL'S COMMENTARY
Politicians fiddle while Rome burns
		One of the key problems of Europe is that its leaders tend to put domestic politics ahead of the interests of the EU which makes it appear that bold and decisive decisions take a lot longer to be agreed and implemented. Put simply the problems faced by Europe are of a long term nature and most politicians are unable to look past the next election.
		Read Michael's full commentary


INVESTOR EDUCATION
Knowing what asset style is right for you
		Active versus passive? Passive versus active? It’s not an either/or debate – rather, it should be a discussion about what’s the best way to integrate both into a healthy investment portfolio. We draw your attention to a recent article by Penny Pryor from Smart Investor. Read the full article

Fund Bites

	Macquarie	New Macquarie Cash XL Product Information Statements, issued 2 November 2011.
	BlueChip Series	New 2020 DIRECTINVEST BlueChip Series PDS effective 15 November 2011.
	Personal Choice	New eWRAP Super/Pension Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement (SPDS) effective 23 October 2011.

Standard & Poor's re-rated funds

Advance Defensive Multi-Blend
BT Future Goals Retail
Colonial First State MIF-Balanced

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE 2020 DIY PORTFOLIO SERVICE
FN Arena' - Rudi's view

		The month October has a fearsome image amongst investors. One quick look at the twentieth century immediately reveals where those fears stem from; October has hosted some of the better known, savage market sell-offs over the past one hundred and four years. Read Rudi's View

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