"Many private investors obtain financial information from the media, but this does not enable them to understand the secrets of achieving financial success. As a trader, journalist and broadcaster at the centre of the financial world, Patel reveals where the media meet the market. He explains the lesser-known essentials of outstanding investment practice. This insider's view covers subjects such as asset allocation, diversification, and market neutral trading and risk management. It reveals why some financial products and strategies are better than others and gives a rich and deep understanding of great investing."--BOOK JACKET.