want to buy some shares for my 12 year old son, page-3

Long term.

AFI - Australian Foundation Investments

Part of its strategy is investing in other companies for example

As at 30 June 2010, the five largest investments were: BHP ($537.5m), CBA ($412.1m), Westpac Banking Corporation ($387.2), Rio Tinto ($238.2m), and Wesfarmers ($217.0m).