Global equities continue to take a hit as COVID-19 continues to spread. Financials and energy similarly fall. Is there a way forward for investors? Jessica looks at the smart investor's investment strategy and how a little planning, can go a long way.

In this week’s wrap, Jessica covers:

• Around the world in 60 seconds - a look at global equities (0:09)
• Defensive sectors continue to outperform (1:31)
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX:FPH) best performing stock YTD (2:23)
• Golden stock tips: insights from Goldman Sachs (2:59)
• IDP Education (ASX:IEL) & CSL (ASX:CSL) in the buy-zone (4:29)
• 'Quality' & outperforming listed products to consider (5:33)