Which sectors have more than 50% of funds with positive gains? There were two sectors that saw over half of their funds report positive gains over the year to 30 April, 2020, according to data. For more.

European equity ETFs beat active counterparts Exchange traded funds have outperformed their active counterparts when it comes to European equity funds over the past year, according to data. For more.

Look overseas for dividend opportunities: Epoch There are still opportunities for income investors despite the expected cuts in dividends, according to Epoch Investment Partners. For more.

Pandemic volatility spikes exceeded GFC Intra-day volatility on the ASX 200 was significantly greater during the COVID-19 pandemic than during the Global Financial Crisis, according to Allan Gray. For more.

Are North American equities safe again? April saw a boost after a terrible March, but it might be short-lived as it remains dependent on how the COVID-19 pandemic is handled. For more.

Which three EM funds made a return? Only three emerging market funds have reported returns over the year to 30 April, 2020, according to data, and none have reported gains year to date. For more.

Which geographic sectors are doing worst? The North America and Asia sectors have averaged losses but it is the Australia, Europe and emerging markets sectors that have performed the worst since the start of the year. For more.