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Barramundi Limited outperformed the S&P/ASX200 in April with a 4.4% gross return, boosted by NEXT DC’s landmark data centre deal and capital raise, while healthcare stocks faced headwinds from Cochlear’s profit downgrade.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

Magellan Financial Group's assets under management fell to A$37.5 billion as of 31 March 2026, reflecting net outflows and market impacts across retail and institutional funds.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) posted a 1.28% gain in March 2026, outperforming the S&P 600 benchmark by 1.46%, supported by USD/AUD currency appreciation despite a modest portfolio decline amid geopolitical tensions.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced the final distribution amounts for 11 ETFs listed on the ASX AQUA Market for the quarter ending 31 March 2026, detailing franking percentages and dividend reinvestment prices.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited has announced increased fully franked monthly dividends for Q2 2026, reflecting robust portfolio performance since its April 2025 IPO. The diversified investment strategy combining Australian equities and investment grade corporate debt has outperformed its benchmark by 6%, delivering both income growth and reduced volatility.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue prices for 30 of its ETFs for the March 2026 distribution period, with elections due by 7 April and unit issuance scheduled for 20 April.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has released updated estimated distribution amounts for a suite of its ETFs for the March 2026 period, alongside key dates for investors to note.

Global X Management (AUS) Limited has announced estimated distribution amounts for a suite of ASX-listed ETFs for the quarter ending 31 March 2026, alongside key dates for investors to note.

S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced its March 2026 quarterly rebalance, reshuffling key constituents across major S&P/ASX indices effective March 23. The update signals shifts in market representation with notable additions and removals.

Future Generation Australia Limited reported robust financial results for 2025, with a 14.1% investment portfolio gain and a raised fully franked dividend, while continuing its commitment to social impact funding for vulnerable children.

State Street SPDR Core Equity ETFs have reported consistent half-year results for the period ending 31 December 2025, maintaining alignment with their benchmark indices and continuing to provide reliable distributions to unitholders.