A US interest-rate freeze was all stocks needed to take off. But one interesting market’s been overlooked, says Bengt Saelensminde – and there’s still time for you to buy.

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How to profit from the biggest ‘non-event’ of all time

The euro’s strong rally will have come as a shock to many traders.

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The euro rallies – but where to now?

To distinguish between fund managers who are skillful as opposed to just lucky, you have to look at funds that have made serious returns for 20 years or more. Here’s a table that lists them.

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The seven greatest funds in the world

With emerging markets struggling, brave investors are exploring the riskier frontier markets in search of profits.

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Emerging markets funds: A safer route to the frontier

James McKeigue highlights the week’s best pieces from the MoneyWeek team, including: how emerging markets are hurting too; the opportunities in oil; and how to profit from property scandals.

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MoneyWeek roundup: Profit from property scandals

Capital gains from foreign currency bank accounts will soon be tax free. That’s good news for non-doms and holiday home owners.

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Tax advice of the week: Transfer to a foreign bank account

The financial crisis was caused by rich people with too much money. Redistributing that money would help get us out of the mire.

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How the bonus culture caused the financial crisis – and how we can stop it happening again

Tom Bulford explains how a shark caught off Italy in the 17th century led to the birth of geology – and how that could pay off for you in 2012.

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The incredible story of the shark-tooth scientist

How do you make it easier for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder and not lose out on tax revenue? Simple – make the seller pay.

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Should the seller pay the stamp duty?