Our monthly investment update keeps you abreast of what's happening in the markets. We filmed this investment update on 7 April 2026. Given ongoing global market volatility, some commentary may have changed since recording.
In this month’s update, Generate’s Investment Specialist Greg Smith is joined by Matthew Hanchet, Investment Distribution Manager at Generate, to unpack what recent geopolitical events, rising oil prices, and market volatility mean for investors - and how active fund management can make a difference during uncertain times.
Topics covered
- How global markets have reacted to recent geopolitical conflict
- What history tells us about investing through periods of uncertainty
- Why markets tend to “climb a wall of worry”
- The impact of higher oil prices on inflation, growth, and everyday costs
- How Generate actively manages portfolios during volatile markets
- Where the investment team is seeing opportunity, including AI and technology
- Why timing the market can hurt long‑term returns
- How volatility can highlight the value of active fund management