We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Financial Statements and Experts" and to the use of our report dated December 2, 1994, with respect to the financial statements of Common Sense II Aggressive Opportunity Fund (now named Growth Opportunity Fund), included and incorporated by reference in Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and the related Prospectus/Proxy Statement of Smith Barney Investment Funds, Inc. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP ERNST & YOUNG LLP April 24, 1995 Houston, Texas