Follows launch of 'active' ETF range
Signs of price stabilisation
Has fallen from global financial crisis highs
In the second part of this special Big Question, managers assess the risks and rewards of investing in this sector in the current climate.
Private equity and property trusts are offering investors an attractive entry point currently according to analysts, as market volatility has led to average discounts widening by more than 4.5% in these sectors in the first few weeks of the year.
Lombard Odier IM's Kevin Corrigan explores opportunities in the 'crossover' credit zone - a lesser-loved group of corporate bonds rated BBB and BB - which sit either side of the divide between investment grade and high yield bonds.