Investment markets are still plagued by a number of long-term uncertainties that will not be quickly resolved, an Australian investment manager has said.

Investors should take a long-term view rather than rely too heavily on the short-term earnings provided by some companies as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an investment manager says.

Gold will continue to perform well for investors in an economic environment shaped by low interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, an investment fund manager has said.

An investment manager has urged ASX-listed firms to pay dividends where they can to provide income for retirees dependent on the payments.

Investors should look beyond government bonds when choosing assets for their portfolio to offset risk post COVID-19, an investment expert says.

Investors have lost confidence in markets they are struggling to understand, with some also losing cash trying to price the rebound.

Improved economic activity across developed markets is likely in the second half of this year, a global investment manager has forecast.

Many smaller stocks on the ASX are offering strong returns, but are often overlooked by investment managers focusing on well-known names.