Latest articles by Tom Bulford
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Why penny shares need to get their story out there
Features Small companies – even successful ones – can often find themselves being ignored by investors who simply don't realise they have a good story to tell, says Tom Bulford. Here's one innovative Chinese advertising and media operator suffering from precisely that problem.
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Why biotech will command the headlines this year
Features Big pharmaceutical companies need to develop new drugs to survive - but they are cutting back on essential research. That opens the way for small biotech companies to fill the gaps, says Tom Bulford. Here, he examines the industry's potential.
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Three small-cap 'internet cops' waging war on cybercrime
Features More and more organisations are becoming victims of computer hacking and cybercrime. Fighting the threat has become a lucrative growth industry. Tom Bulford examines three UK small-cap companies that specialise in new ways to fend off the hackers.
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How to avoid the traps of emerging market investment
Features Emerging markets have staged a strong recovery since the financial crash. But strong economic growth doesn't necessarily mean good returns, says Tom Bulford. Here, he explains why you should be careful when investing in emerging markets.
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The next great commodities boom story
Features As the world grows more affluent, the demand for luxury goods, gold and diamonds grows. But the wider gemstones market has been neglected by investors. That may all be about to change, says Tom Bulford.
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Have commodities peaked?
Features Natural resource stocks have been tumbling recently as investors flee the sector - and many analysts are calling the top of the commodities boom. But Tom Bulford isn't so sure. This could present a decent buying opportunity, he says. Here’s why.
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The crazy compulsions of index funds
Features Index tracker funds offer investors a cheap way to mirror the performance of a stock market index. But they expose you to stocks at exactly the wrong time - when they are no longer good value. Tom Bulford explains why, and what the alternatives are.
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Can this audacious little inventor finally make millions?
Features In a sector where big companies are splashing out billions on snapping up anything with proven technology, a penny stock has invented a new type of air compressor that's in hot demand. Tom Bulford reviews the small-cap's potential.
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Profit from the huge rise in the price of this rare metal
Features The price of the rare metal antimony has almost doubled since last autumn. And there's no sign of it coming down. That's great news for the few companies in this tiny market. Here, Tom Bulford looks at one small-cap miner that could strike it rich.
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Why I wouldn't take 20% of your profits
Features Overpaid fund managers have left many investors feeling duped with their inflated performance fees. Tom Bulford exposes the hidden numbers and pitfalls every investor should be aware of when investing in funds.
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Is this the end of the natural resources boom?
Features Goldman Sachs has issued a 'sell now' signal on natural resource stocks. So is it time to dump these shares, or is Goldman's warning a false alarm? Tom Bulford investigates.
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US property: a once in a lifetime opportunity?
Features UK property is wildly overpriced and has a long way to fall yet. But in the US, it's a different story. Real estate has hit rock-bottom, says Tom Bulford. And there are plenty of bargains to be had.
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The race to seize colossal gold resources in 'elephant country'
Features Liberia, known as the 'elephant country' by gold miners, has often been overlooked by investors due to the political tensions in neighbouring countries. There is however, one penny share that’s looking to tap into Liberia’s rich gold resources, explains Tom Bulford
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Property investors are delusional: house prices will fall
Features House prices are being propped up by delusional investors clinging to their memories of the property boom. But if they don't wake up soon they'll be in for a big surprise, says Tom Bulford.
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The Falklands oil story reignites
Features Rockhopper's oil discovery in the Falklands has sent its shares soaring and rejuvenated interest in the region. Tom Bulford looks at the next company hoping to find oil in the Falklands.
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The penny shares set to change the face of British science
Features As a new a new research funding initiative gets under way, Tom Bulford reveals the penny shares set to rake in the profits - and change the face of British science for good.
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Property investors are in for a rude awakening
Features Given the option of shares or property most investors will choose property. They've been conditioned by years of rising house prices says Tom Bulford, but these property enthusiasts have been ignoring a key factor and they're in for a shock.
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Find incredible gains at the cutting-edge of technology
Features The next few years will see a host of investment opportunities on the back of some seriously exciting advancements in technology, says Tom Bulford. Here, he lists the top ten developments of the next decade.
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Can you ever trust this company again?
Features Atlantic Coal looks set for an acquisition following its placing of 1.6 billion new shares. But existing shareholders were snubbed in the offering, and quite rightly feel aggrieved. Tom Bulford examines the penny share miner.
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The biotech firm that soared in value nineteen-fold
Features Biotech is a sector on the cusp of a thrilling revival. Tom Bulford looks at several biotech shares including one that's seen its share price rise nineteen fold in just three days.
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A thrilling gamble on high tech TV
Features 'Nanodots' look set to light up the next generation of televisions. And this British small-cap tech company is well-placed to capture the market, says Tom Bulford.
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Chinese cravings cause a boom in Bordeaux
Features With Bordeaux wine proving popular amongst Chinese consumers, one wine investment fund looks set to do rather well. Tom Bulford takes a closer look, and weighs up the fund's pros and cons.
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Why small caps look set to rocket this year
Features The credit crunch took a brutal toll on the small-cap stocks in London's Alternative Investment Market. But this year they look set to beat the FTSE 100. Tom Bulford picks out some of the most promising plays.
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The dark side of investing in China
Features Tom Bulford examines the pitfalls of investing in China by highlighting the experiences of three small-cap companies.
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