Analysis

Property funds have been key beneficiaries of investors' hunt for yield in recent years, with the IA Property sector in the top five most popular investment classifications for the past two years. A record £3.8bn of flows was taken in 2014, backed up...

'Parallel universe of valuations'

In the second part of this special Big Question, managers assess the risks and rewards of investing in this sector in the current climate.

Fund managers give their assessment of the real strength of the financials sector after a turbulent few months.

BHP Billiton latest firm to cut dividend

Concerns over weakening sterling

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.

Four European fund managers reveal the different strategies that are helping them find the best opportunities in the region as they continue to navigate market volatility.

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