Best place to invest?
Wow, that question probably will have more choices and opinions than "which DSLR should I buy?"
I'm no expert in the area and most of my paltry savings is in managed funds. Earned a decent return in the first few years, took a beating in the crisis, now recovering. I'm not too concerned cause these are long-term for me.
Investment people talk about things like the level of risk you're comfortable with, short/mid/long term? and the amount of capital you have, all of which will help you decide what your investment strategy is.
Be wary of any advice you receive, here or anywhere else -- advice is a cheap gift, costs the giver nothing but may cost the receiver a lot! And stay-away from "sure things" - they have a nasty habit of biting you in the ass.
I've seen relationships and friendships strained by well-meaning advice. Do your own due diligence and accept that the risk and responsibility is yours alone (as are the profits of course!)