InvestSMART Performance Update: April 2026
InvestSMART's diversified ETF portfolios have delivered solid results over the past year, returning between 3.9% and 11.2% in the 12 months to the end of April 2026. Over 10 years, the diversified portfolios have returned between 3.9% and 9.2% a year on average. Keep in mind that past performance is not an indication of future performance.
The chart below illustrates how InvestSMART's diversified portfolios have performed compared to funds in the same risk category over five years to 30 April 2026.
As you can see, over five years, the diversified portfolios have delivered annual returns of between 3.0% and 8.6% on average, matching or outperforming competitor funds by up to 1.1% a year annualised.
InvestSMART's single-asset portfolios returned between -0.8% (Australian Bonds) and 16.1% (International Equities) in the 12 months to the end of April 2026, and between -0.7% p.a. (Australian Bonds) and 12.3% p.a. (International Equities) over five years.
April wrap-up
After a rough March, April was a much better month for investors. Australian shares rebounded strongly, recovering the previous month's losses as markets settled and confidence improved. The S&P/ASX 200 ended the month up 2.2%.
The best-performing sectors on the ASX in April were IT (13.2%), Real Estate (8.1%) and Materials (4.3%), while Health Care (-8.7%) was the worst.
Global markets also had a good month, helped by easing tensions in the Middle East compared with late March, more stable oil prices and ongoing optimism around US tech and AI-related stocks. Even so, investors are still watching inflation, interest rates and broader global developments closely.
While volatility is likely to remain part of the market landscape, long-term investors continue to benefit from staying disciplined.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
InvestSMART's diversified ETF portfolios returned between 3.9% and 11.2% over the 12 months to the end of April 2026. The update also reminds investors that past performance is not an indication of future performance.
Over five years to 30 April 2026, InvestSMART's diversified portfolios delivered annual returns averaging between 3.0% and 8.6%, and over 10 years they returned between 3.9% and 9.2% per year on average.
Over the five years to 30 April 2026, InvestSMART's diversified portfolios matched or outperformed competing funds in the same risk category by up to 1.1% per year annualised.
In the 12 months to the end of April 2026, InvestSMART's single-asset portfolios returned between -0.8% (Australian Bonds) and 16.1% (International Equities). Over five years, those single-asset portfolios returned between -0.7% p.a. (Australian Bonds) and 12.3% p.a. (International Equities).
April 2026 was a better month after a rough March: the S&P/ASX 200 rose 2.2% as Australian shares rebounded. Global markets also improved, supported by easing Middle East tensions, more stable oil prices and optimism around US tech and AI-related stocks.
The best-performing ASX sectors in April 2026 were Information Technology (up 13.2%), Real Estate (up 8.1%) and Materials (up 4.3%). Health Care was the weakest sector, down 8.7% for the month.
Investors should keep an eye on inflation, interest rate decisions and broader global developments, since these factors — along with geopolitical tensions and commodity prices — continue to influence market volatility.
The April update suggests volatility is likely to remain part of the market landscape, but long-term investors can benefit from staying disciplined. As always, decisions should reflect individual goals and risk tolerance, and remember past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
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