Analysis

Absolute Return Plus portfolio boasts rare positive numbers amid market turmoil, providing annualised returns of around 9% since launch in 2001

Developed economies are among first to enter official recession due to stronger currencies affecting exports and reliance on commodities

Manager James Gledhill heads up bullish stance on corporate bond sector, believing low prices mean yields on several bank bonds are very high

Aegon UK Equities manager cites methodical imperatives amid hardest ever conditions

PSigma European Income manager says cover levels superior among continent's firms, creating opportunities for those long-focused on local markets

Groups react positively to last week's China stimulus package, believing the nation is now well positioned to lead Asia out of the downturn

Manager looks for companies that will beat analyst earnings expectations over meaningful time period, holding stocks in winner markets

Long-standing Gartmore Cautious Managed boss believes there is scope for a market rally and is adjusting equity exposure accordingly

Just three portfolios report positive returns in recently launched sector, which showed modest falls during downtown on three-year horizon in September