Fund manager Eric Moore, of Miton Income fund, reveals why dividends and growth are the secret to long-term investing success, in the Investing Show. He explains why he thinks UK dividend shares are not too expensive right now and how thinking about a bottle of whisky can help explain the blend for a good portfolio.

The junior market has given us big names such as ASOS and Majestic Wines, but overall its performance leaves little to celebrate - the whole index has lost 18 per cent over the past two decades. We take a look at AIM's history and highlight five funds to gain exposure to the risky but rewarding world of fledgling firms.

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and changes to charges have left many investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. We also highlight why investing in an Isa makes sense, as it should protect your hopefully growing investments from tax forever.

At the risk of adding to an already extremely crowded market, I have tried to distil some thoughts on how to invest wisely into a simple plan. These are ideas that I have gleaned magpie-fashion from investors I have spoken to - or read - whose wisdom seems to shine the brightest.

'We are entering the summer months, the Greek debt crisis rumbles on and the US is listless, so I'm holding some cash ready for opportunities', writes our investing columnist. John Rosier reveals how his portfolio fared in May, its winning and losing shares and why he is buying into Tribal Group.

The London Stock Exchange dates back more than 300 years, when traders used to write the price of goods up in a coffee house. Our modern-day image of the market is coloured by pictures of traders in full-cry, but that has also long gone. Holly Black goes behind the scenes.

A Dutch stockbroking service has hit the UK's shores offering investors share dealing at a seriously knockdown price - and with no charge for holding accounts. DeGiro offers investors low-cost trading on shares in any markets, with UK deals starting at £1.75 plus 0.004 per cent.

Of course, with investors cottoning on to the allure of Asia, stock markets in countries like India and China have raced ahead leading to inevitable questions about rising valuations and bubbles brewing. Here are four key things you need to know about investing for income in Asia.

All but five of the 26 investment trusts in the AIC's equity income sector can be bought for less than the value of the assets they hold. This is a recent reversal of fortune for many income investment trusts, which had seen their share prices settle at a premium above their net asset value in recent years, as investors chased yields in the low interest rate environment.

A bond market wobble earlier this month is causing concern that a far bigger shock is imminent. Financial pundits have warned for years that bonds are wildly overpriced and a crash overdue. So should people be casting about for other places to put their money, and if so what are the best options?

It sounds a nice problem to have - and one many may expect they'll never have to deal with. But for those able to benefit from the new pension freedoms, it's a question they may have to answer. The problem is that the old cautious orthodoxy looks very risky right now.

'If you can't find any potential investments that you feel are better than existing holdings in the portfolio its best to sit on your hands.' Our columnist John Rosier delivers his latest update. He looks at what to do when you don;t have any good ideas and reflects on a month in which one of his holdings Fox Marble leapt nearly 40%.

China is firmly gripped by stock market fever. The country's mainland index, the Shanghai Composite has been on a tear, up more than 120 per cent in the last year and hitting its highest level for seven years. Some say this is just a preview of things to come, others warn of an impending bubble. Maike Currie takes a look.

In the latest episode of The Investing Show, we're joined by fund manager Chris White, of Premier Asset Management, to take a look at how to spot a good income investment. Also up for discussion is how to spot a share that's on the move and some income investment trust bargains.

'Sell in May and go away, stay away till St Leger Day' is a timeworn piece of advice to investors, but no financial pundit has ever proved whether it's true or not. Instead of engaging in this dusty debate, we prefer to focus on which shares are likely to do well this summer and beyond, however the wider market performs. Ian Forrest, investment research analyst at The Share Centre, suggests five stocks that look a good buy right now and recaps how our summer share tips from last year performed.

A massive sell-off has seen $450billion wiped off the value of global bond markets and the rout has spread to stock markets, including in London where the post-election rally has ground to a halt. So why is this happening and what is the potential fall-out for investors in stocks and bonds, and retirees who routinely hold UK government bonds - known as gilts - in their pensions.

There are 465 solar farms in Britain, and 184 of these sprung up last year. As a result, investing in renewable energy has become increasingly popular - particularly as they pay a reliable income of around 6 per cent a year. That far outstrips anything you can get from a bank savings account and is double what a ten-year UK government bond pays.

Passive investors have never had it so good. Costs are falling at the same time as their opportunity to tap into markets increases. But it's not just about tracking a market anymore, smart beta combines passive approaches with active allocation and ready-made passive portfolios are also being snapped up. So what does a good tracker look like?

If you are new to investing then the huge number of funds and investment trusts on offer can be confusing. Fortunately, This is Money's experts have some ideas to get you started.

Investors are able to pocket an average of 4 per cent on an equity income fund, research from Sanlam shows. It has highlighted its favourite funds. Returns beat what you could get in an annuity or government bond, but only a select few funds make it into the White List of top 14 performers.