Investment report - Equities

Report for August 2008

The Australian Ethical Equities Trust outperformed its benchmark over the month and the quarter to date. Over the month the Trust rose by 6.6%, compared to the benchmark (S&P/ASX Small Industrials Index) which rose by 2.5%. Over the quarter to date the Trust declined by 0.2% to the benchmark's 8.3% decline.

Best (significant) performers
Australian Pipeline Trust	+ 21.7%
Cochlear Ltd	+ 24.5%
CSL Ltd	+ 18.6%
Worst (significant) performers
Savcor Group Ltd	- 42.1%
Babcock and Brown Wind Partners	- 17.0%
ING Real Estate Community Living Fund	- 6.4%

The above performances are ranked based on the effect within the Trust, rather than on the percentage movement within the price. Thus, Australian Pipeline Trust had a greater effect on the Trust’s performance than Cochlear Ltd due to its larger holding within the Trust. The percentages shown are the individual shares change in price over the course of the month.

Cash available at the end of August was 6.08% from 6.44% in July.

Past performance

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Performance notice

Total returns are calculated using exit prices.
Total returns take into account ongoing management fees and trust or super fund expenses.
For the super fund, total returns are based on an investment of $10,000 (pensions based on $30,000) at the inception of each strategy. Performance figures for each strategy assume an investment in that strategy only.
For the trusts, total returns are calculated as if distributions of income have been reinvested. They do not take into account tax that may be payable on the distribution of income.
For the super fund, total returns are calculated taking into account taxation on super fund earnings and capital gains.
Neither the return of capital nor the performance of a trust or the super fund is guaranteed.
Figures showing a period of less than one year have not been adjusted to show an annual total return. Figures for periods of greater than one year are on a per annum compound basis.
The latest available performance figures can be obtained from this website or by calling 1800 021 227.
Units in the trusts are offered and issued by Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (‘AEI’) ABN 47 003 188 930, AFSL 229949. Interests in the super fund are offered by AEI and issued by the trustee of the fund, Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd ABN 43 079 259 733, RSEL L0001441. Product disclosure statements are available from this website or by calling 1800 021 227 and should be considered before deciding whether to acquire, or continue to hold, units in the trusts or interests in the super fund.