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Australian Government Bonds

[2005-01-19]

Australian Government Bonds.

Australian Government Bonds are a secure way to gain exposure to the Fixed interest market.

With coupons in excess of 7% and backed by The Australian Government, they can form a safe core holding for any conservative portfolio.

Below is the list of Bonds available for smaller investors:

COMMONWEALTH BONDS SMALL PARCELS FACILITY

"Yields and Prices as at 9:12 AM, 8 April 2005"
Yields and prices are subject to change during the trading day*
Date of Settlement: 8 April 2005

Treasury Fixed Coupon Bonds

Series				Investor Purchases		Investor Sales
Type	No.	Coupon	Maturity	Price	Yield	Price	Yield
TB	108	7.50%	15 Jul 05	102.210	5.610	102.183	5.710
TB	12	6.00%	15 Jul 05	N/A	N/A	101.418	5.810
TB	16	7.00%	15 Jul 05	N/A	N/A	101.910	5.810
TB	113	10.00%	15 Feb 06	N/A	N/A	105.048	5.605
TB	110	6.75%	15 Nov 06	104.647	5.450	104.493	5.550
TB	112	10.00%	15 Oct 07	110.474	5.415	110.226	5.515
TB	115	8.75%	15 Aug 08	111.035	5.515	110.714	5.615
TB	116	7.50%	15 Sep 09	108.097	5.540	107.692	5.640
TB	121	5.25%	15 Aug 10	99.441	5.535	98.988	5.635
TB	117	5.75%	15 Jun 11	102.957	5.525	102.437	5.625
TB	118	6.50%	15 May 13	108.644	5.560	107.977	5.660
TB	119	6.25%	15 Apr 15	105.049	5.570	104.269	5.670
TB	120	6.00%	15 Feb 17	104.154	5.615	103.283	5.715

Treasury Capital Indexed Bonds

Series				Investor Purchases		Investor Sales
Type	No.	Coupon	Maturity	Price	Yield	Price	Yield
CAIN	402	4.00%	20 Aug 05	218.414	3.070	218.350	3.150
CAIN	404	4.00%	20 Aug 10	145.401	2.695	144.842	2.775
CAIN	405	4.00%	20 Aug 15	148.220	2.750	147.210	2.830
CAIN	406	4.00%	20 Aug 20	142.039	2.780	140.714	2.860

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Disclaimer: All the information above is provided as a service for individuals and institutions. It should in no way be construed as a recommendation as an investment. Investment decisions should be based on the risk tolerance and planning horizon of the investor. Market participants must understand that past performance is also not a guarantee or predictor of future results.