From Libya to Larry Page, markets have absorbed an above-average amount of headlines so far in 2011.
As if that weren't enough, there have been several high profile scandals and let-downs, like the incidents surrounding David Sokol's unexpected resignation from Berkshire Hathaway.
It's enough to leave the toughest investor ruffled. So what do you think? Can the individual investor trust the financial system?
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