Emerging market bonds are likely to bounce back and outperform those from developed markets in a recovery from the COVID-19 downturn, an emerging markets expert says.

The effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on markets can be better managed through greater portfolio diversification, according to a global fund manager.

SMSFs have been slow to adopt managed accounts as part of their investment holdings despite solid growth in their usage outside superannuation and among financial advisers.

Certain signs emanating from investment markets suggest people can be more optimistic about shares in the coming year, a senior economist has said.

The only way to manage an investment portfolio during periods of significant market volatility such as that currently being witnessed is to take a very long-term approach, according to a global fund manager.

The resources, travel and technology sectors could prove to be market leaders after the number of coronavirus cases reaches its peak, an investment expert has said.

A global investment officer has predicted strong opportunities to buy shares at lower values will result from the markets’ reaction to the coronavirus.

Cash and bonds are causing retiree income to go backwards in real terms according to one fund manager who has warned that ‘lazy assets’ will cost retirees.