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We're big fans of self-directed investing, but there are plenty of decent funds out there that mean you don't have to do everything yourself

It's been 25 years since Black Monday rocked global markets, but there are still lessons to be learnt from the City's darkest day

Investing ethically is a worthy aspiration; it's a shame it's so hard to do so

Inflated expectations are one reason why newly listed companies tend to underperform - and that's why the forthcoming Direct Line IPO could yield a pleasant surprise

Emerging market industrialisation means demand for raw materials will keep rising, but investors in mining shares may still need to get used to leaner times ahead

The proposed BAE-EADS merger has plenty of political hurdles to overcome, but the biggest challenge of all will be convincing shareholders that it won't destroy value

Calls for a tax raid on the wealthy are wide of the mark - only lowering taxes will rescue the economy

Unpredictable markets and economic uncertainty doesn't mean you need to sit on the sidelines - or take unnecessary risks to grow your wealth

EDITOR'S LETTER: We're as committed as ever to making the markets a safer place for private investors

Predictions about the death of equities are wide of the mark. In an era of inflation, they'll do much better than bonds