As investors we can all get caught up in our own little investment bubbles, following the same sector or same stable of shares, buying in here, selling out there, admit it! I for one am an absolute shocker at this.
So what I’m looking for here is a little inspiration from you people. I want to know what shares you love and why, whether it’s a good time to go long (or short for that matter) or any other pertinent information you may have.
Rather than reinvent the wheel, I’ll let you leave your suggestions in the comments box below. Thanks in advance for your help on this one.

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Jun 09, 2009Posted By
jason dobsonHOIL – relisted today after a short suspension due to a reverse takeover.
Previously £1.5bln in mkt cap with 257mln shares….taken over GE with mkt cap of approx £2.2-2.5bln with the issue of 260mln shares…
Broker targets BEFORE takeover for HOIL were in the £9+ region…currently £6.20.
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Jun 09, 2009Posted By
PaulCheers Jason, will take a closer look.
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Mar 22, 2011Posted By
DeliriumHi, great site you have here. I like the idea, very interesting to follow. Have you invested any more money since the inital 3.5K?
Im also in EDL, Q2 is going to be very interesting. For 2011 its going to be a winner im sure!
My Tip though is MTV (Aim Listed – Motive Television), its a holding company that has interests in the big digital switch over. The company is rolling out Over the air Digital Terestrial Television, with features like On demand, over the air 3D, and datacasting. Some contract news due, big AGM in April, should have some updates around then. Also, they are making a play in the US too.
DYOR of course, but I think once you have you will be adding it.
GL
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Jun 10, 2009Posted By
JustinHey Paul,
Look @ Renewable Energy Holdings (REH.L) when you get the chance; the right industry, good management and interesting developments/projects.
Good luck with your goal
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Jun 10, 2009Posted By
PaulHi Justin thanks for the comment. I’ll definitely take a close look at Renewable Energy Holdings.
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Jun 23, 2009Posted By
Mooriehey Paul, this was the first company i invested in originally called Frontier Mining LTD. (FML.L) you may want to take a look
2 x RNS’ posted today with the positive news i’ve been expecting.
wish you all the best in trading
Gaz
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Jul 01, 2009Posted By
PaulHey Gaz, cheers for the tip on FML. Interesting chart if you’re into speculative plays (which I am). Will take a closer look in the coming days.
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Jul 25, 2009Posted By
KamalATD
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/bbbe3528-7875-11de-bb06-00144feabdc0,dwp_uuid=6997947c-a442-11dd-8104-000077b07658.html
interims due soon.
Nice little niche company, now in profit and growing.
No debt as of yet, but has a debt facility in the millions if needed.
Assets over £10 million, cash in the bank, won quite a few contracts this year,and best of all it is Isa-able.
BOK. Just moved onto the main market, and will be moving onto the FTSE 250 soon…II’s will start pumping money into this soon and the funds that track the main/250.
Never usually give out my golden tips but love what you’re doing with kiva. Good luck.
Kamal
Stumbler
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Jul 28, 2009Posted By
PaulThanks Kamal, really appreciate your comments, will take a close look at your suggestions. Thanks again.
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Jul 29, 2009Posted By
AtraderdotcomBarclays
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Aug 12, 2009Posted By
JayAFR and PCI are two very good prospects.
AFR are about to commence drilling on their Ebok oil field.
PCI are due to release results of their drilling in September. Their first two wells have been in line with expectations, and the share price is tipped to rise strongly once this next round of news is released.
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Aug 14, 2009Posted By
DavidSpeaking of Oil, GKP is having a good run at the moment and a long way to go.
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Aug 24, 2009Posted By
JayLooks like AFR is just starting to take off.
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks for the tip David and Jay – will take a look.
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Sep 06, 2009Posted By
James BatchelorHey there – great challenge and a noble aim.
Have you considered making life a bit easier on yourself by opening a spreadbetting account rather than buying the actual shares you intend to trade from a broker?
Exactly the same principles apply but you can employ modest leverage to magnify your results, and spreadbetting gains are free of UK capital gains tax, which is also helpful. I’ve been trading for 4 years now, and I swear by my spreadbet account. I won’t plug them on here, as that would be advertising, but if you’re interested, drop me an email!
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Oct 04, 2009Posted By
PaulHi James, thanks for the comments and your offer. I’ve actually got a financial spread account which I use from time to time – usually for FOREX – but I tend to over-trade it and day trade, something I’m not too good at. I should learn to use it as a longer term trading instrument for the very reasons you outline above. Thanks again James.
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Oct 23, 2009Posted By
RaivHey there,
Found your site while looking for information on ways to invest in India. I noticed you sold out on your India ETF on the basis that you feel you have enough exposure to India through Eros.
Just wanted to point you in the direction of Vedanta Resources which was my first and only dip so far into the Indian success story. They’ve not failed me over that last three year’s that i’ve been invested and they’re a way of also making the most of the current commodities boom. They have been rising steadily for the past few weeks so I son’t know if now is the right time to buy but certainly worth looking into?
Best of luck!
Rajiv
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Oct 29, 2009Posted By
PaulHey Rajiv, thanks for the tip, still very bullish, long-term on India, will take a look at Vedanta.
Cheers mate.
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Nov 13, 2009Posted By
JackHi mate,
If you’re into the green sector you should take a look at PV Crystalox PVCS.
They could be a good one to monitor.
Good luck with the project.
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks Jack, did jump in to PVCS for a while there, out again now, but definitely one I’ll be keeping a close eye on.
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Dec 05, 2009Posted By
Matt WhiteHi
Your story sounds a bit like mine. Im an Aussie currently living in the UK.
I invested in LLoy at the begining of the year. It’s been great share at turning a profit (40p to 104p!!). I was really expecting a rally before the rights issue as brokers tipped the share price to get above the 100p mark. Like yourself i didnt want to have to be at the mercy of being forced to take up the issue or loose the value of my holding.
A company I realy like and i’m not sure if you’ve looked at is Rio Tinto. This has been a consistant performer for me. If you are able to buy in under £30 (last week after dubai crisis it was in the £29′s) you’ll have snapped up yourself a bargain as ive read analysts expect it to reach £40. With China possibly returning to normal production levels next year and the joint venture with BHP i feel this share has great potential.
Anyway i loved the blog so ive added it to my blog list. Maybe you could add mine. Im at http://sharetraderuk.blogspot.com/
Regards Matt
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulDone! Thanks Matt and best of luck with it all! Will be calling by to see how you’re getting by often. Cheers
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Apr 01, 2010Posted By
JayHey, first tipped Afren (AFR) in August last year, the company is no FTSE 250 listed and the shares are up to 102p from 65p when I first tipped them.
I have another interesting play, Aminex (AEX) realeased a poor RNS today, however, they have several exploration projects on the go, and are likely to see significant rises over the coming 6 months. Buy on todays weakness.
Also, worth following is the potential listing of Engyco PLC, definitely worth investigation, they are a Spanish based Solar Power Utility Company. Probably fits your Green aims more than any of my other suggestions so far!
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Apr 02, 2010Posted By
PaulHi Jay, thanks for your suggestions.
Was on board with Afren a few years ago but haven’t had a close look at them recently but on your recommendation, I will.
Correct on the solar call too, so Engyco will definitely go on the radar.
Thanks Jay and cheers Matt for your comments earlier.
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Aug 24, 2010Posted By
Matt CartwrightHi Paul,
I’ve had a pretty good run on Virtualization company VM -Ware although not traded in the UK. However Data Centre companies and other IT companies embracing virtualization technology, seem to be on a oneway bet at the moment. Keep an eye out for new AIM listings in this area. Consider TCY and Interxion
Cheers
Matt
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks Matt, will take a look
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Oct 19, 2010Posted By
JackIt is good to see you buy PVCS – Look back at post #17
My only other advice is get rid of Cosalt – rubbish management, and take a look at GOAL on AIM.
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Oct 19, 2010Posted By
PaulCheers Jack, thanks for the tip. Are you holding PVCS? Agreed on Cosalt, should have bailed out of that one months back . Will take a look at GOAL.
Thanks too for your comments Matt W and Matt C.
Am averaged into Lloyds at just under 50 pence (jumped in post meltdown hoping they’d do a Barclays) so am happy (rather than ecstatic) with where it is at now. I’ll hang on for the long run there I think. Don’t usually do much with the large cap companies. I tend to stick to the more speculative end of the market ie AIM.
Cheers for the call on TCY and Interxion, will take a look.
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Oct 21, 2010Posted By
JackYes I hold PVCS, I think they are a solid company.
New website design looks great by the way.
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Oct 21, 2010Posted By
PaulThanks Jack, yeah, getting there, been a busy couple of days. Taking a close look at Workspace Group (WKP.L). Remember them from years back but SP seemed to take a hammering from mid ’07 to beginning ’09. Fascinating chart! Had any dealings, any thoughts anyone?
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Oct 28, 2010Posted By
MattOn AIM – take a close look at BMR (dropping today and probably tomorrow) buy in late tomorrow and wait for the news next week……when it comes it will be big.
Also. SOLG. – Risky i know but at around 32-35p its worth a punt i would say, its got so much potential and when news is released it goes into space, an easy double available there in the next few months but need to get in under 35p and look to sell 70p
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Oct 28, 2010Posted By
PaulHi Matt, cheers for the comments – that’s quite a week for Berkeley and quite a month for Solomon Gold. Will do a little reading and keep a very close eye on the pair of them. Thanks again!
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Nov 06, 2010Posted By
Chopper(XEL.L) Xcite Energy Ltd
I know that this has already risen but we are still waiting on flow rates which could significantly impact the price of this company. They have already said that the oil column is about 50% thicker than expected. Good company. Thanks.
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Nov 10, 2010Posted By
Keith ParryHi,
I am on a similar quest. Except that my objective is to double the size of the portfolio every 12 months.
Currently expecting great things from GCM between now and Christmas. The govt of Bangladesh will complete Coal Policy by end Nov and Phulbari could go ahead shortly thereafter. Potential upside is 10 to 20 multiplier.
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Dec 28, 2010Posted By
SteveGovernment should complete the coal policy before the end of June 2011 actually.
Phulbari can still move to it’s next stage of development prior to this though.
Significant news regarding the bangladesh power plan will be released Jan or Feb 2011. Recent leaks have said the US have been putting pressure on GOB to mine Phulbari & both GCM/Polo Resources are confident of big returns this fiscal.
Potential £30+ SP in the next 3-5 years. More so if GCM also wins the contract to mine Barapukinia as well. GCM SP will hit £10+ on the go ahead.
On a side note, you can triple your money with EDL during 2011
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulKeep us updated on your progress, Keith. Best of luck with your goals!
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Nov 25, 2010Posted By
JackHow come you have decided to buy into all these mining penny stocks?
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Nov 25, 2010Posted By
PaulHi Jack, thanks for your comment. I’ve always preferred small-cap, AIM companies (like the idea of potential rapid growth) and still holding a fair spread of others. I’ve just been doing a bit of homework in mining and energy shares recently following on from a couple of tips and there seems to be some undervalued stuff out there from what I can tell, though I ain’t no expert. Mining has always appealed because of it’s highly speculative nature. Time will tell how wise these buys have been. I try to write a post regarding my reasons for buying into a company. There’ll be a few more posts on this in the coming days.
Keith and Chopper: Thanks for your comments and suggestions. Your suggestions are all on my watch-lists. Best of luck.
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Dec 10, 2010Posted By
Paddy2KsHi Paul
all the best with your epic adventure, I’ve just started dabbling myself (mining and oil)
without wanting to cock a leg on mining, wanted you to read this article which helped sober me in my speculations.
http://www.miningmx.com/special_reports/mining-yearbook/2010/Golden-rules-to-gold-share-investing.htm
Humans (and cats maybe
) are by nature optimists and this was for me a good counter weight to my enthusiasm.
On the upside ….. I’ve been looking at Uranium as a good long term punt (maybe even better than gold in terms of price stability/consistency).
Forte Energy (aim share lon:FTE) is one option not holding yet but what are your thoughts
Best of luck
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks Paddy, excellent link, cheers for that. Think I have Forte on a list to watch but will take a closer look on your recommendation. Thanks again mate, best of luck with it all
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Dec 20, 2010Posted By
traderlook at Kefi Minerals
kefi.L
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Dec 22, 2010Posted By
AdrianPaul
Read this Telegraph link, then look at the Parkmead website and latest PMG.L news on http://www.iii.co.uk.
As far as penny shares go this is as good as it gets!
Good Luck..
A.
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Dec 24, 2010Posted By
IndyPaul, I just stumbled upon this site and would like you wish you the best of luck.
I am not sure if SXX has been suggested, but its worth a look.
Regards,
Indy
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks Trader, Adrian and Indy, will take a look at your suggestions.
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Jan 06, 2011Posted By
GraemeAwra best Paul. If I’d had a time mqchine I would have suggested AFE (African Eagle Resources) way back at 3.5p however they still have a lot of upside potential towards Q3 2011 if you’re brave. Lol Pity I only came across your site today but I wish you all the luck in the world, well the LSE and ASX anyway.
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Jan 07, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks Graeme, will take a look. If you come across that time machine, let me know…
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Jan 07, 2011Posted By
mark campbellGet into Xcite Energy they have already shot up but there is still alot of money to be made especailly if they are bid for, the share price is currently £3.90 to buy but over 12 months could reach £7 and if bid for, it will be in excess of £10 per share
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulHey Mark, cheers for that, was wondering if I may have missed the boat on Xcite?
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Jan 10, 2011Posted By
ChungLike your page, hope you do get to £1M
Kea Petroleum is an interesting play, they have flow test in Jan & have £20M in the balance sheet to fully fund 6 wells in Q1. Could be a very good short term play.
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Jan 17, 2011Posted By
PaulThanks Chung, will take a look
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Jan 20, 2011Posted By
UnknownHi Paul,
Great idea and great site. Don’t normally suggest any share tips as don’t like the idea of other people losing money if it all goes horribly wrong, but as you’re welcoming them in this case I thought I would
I recently purchased a small holding in Beowulf Mining (BEM) as they seem to be a pretty solid company with a lower risk factor in comparison to other volatile mining companies.
All of the exploration/mining is in Sweden and have already found some potentially transformational quantities of Iron Ore (site name Kallack). There has been a continual rise since Oct last yr, but from research (and speculation ofc!) it has alot more to give.
Best of luck with reaching your target,
Regards,
Unknown
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Feb 09, 2011Posted By
Mark CarterBATS.L (Brit American Tobacco) – not very exciting, but a decent pick. Defensive. High returns on equity, PE slightly less than 14 (on a price of 2427p) and a yield of 4.7%. Acceptable debt position, double-digit growth forecast for 2011 and 2012.
What more could you ask for?
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Feb 21, 2011Posted By
Eduardo EagleNice website!
Check out Noventa (NVTA).
Tantalum miner in Mozambique.
Tantalum is a vital ingredient in smart phones / tablets etc – used to make capacitors.
I can only see demand going one way!
All the best…
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Feb 24, 2011Posted By
JozYou like green companies? Until their US ipo later this year you cannot buy shares in Smith Electric Vehicles, makers of the Smith Newton (world’s biggest electric delivery truck). But you can take a proxy stake via a holding in the UK’s Tanfield Group (TAN). Tanfield currently own 49% of the private stock in Smith, and the TAN share price is starting to reflect this.
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Apr 07, 2011Posted By
humoodiI love the idea of the blog and the task… go for it all the best. I’ll aim to do the same… lets see who makes it
I’m a believer in trend trading so I use http://www.breakouttrader.co.uk which shows potenial breakouts…. might be worth a look. Good luck…. if you make it send some my way.
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May 04, 2011Posted By
Richard JonesTHR – Thor mining, risky gold exploration in Australia, I have traded this up and down between 2.5 and 4p over the last few months, they are on the verge of a big discovery with a proven mine ready to go waiting on the recovery of metals pricing. Well worth a look.
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May 20, 2011Posted By
AndyHi there,
Loving the website & concept…pretty similar to myself & where I want to be!
A few wee tips:
BMR (6.9p) – The due diligence is to be completed by the 24th May on the Kabwe mines & the deal itself immimently. They also have 2 further aquisitions lined up as well. Transformational year ahead.
BEM (38p) – Massively oversold at present. Recent placing at 45p. KS Assay results due in May…KN Jorc is due in Q2 & annual results too. Expecting a great summer here & defo a long term play.
SQZ – Very much unloved, especially after a lot of dusters last year. Fairly off the radar & I admit the chart does looks bl**dy dire… BUT they have no debt…. Plenty of cash… A great producing asset, Kambuna, which they are currently reviewing the sale of & will be concluded shortly, as per their annual review (£100M ish) Very positive future I believe.
NRRP (2.75p) – But mums the word on this one, lol! I’m slowly building a position on this one & feel it’s one of the best valued shares around. They have a finger in virtually every, aggressive drilling campaign on numerous fronts & some lovely JVS lined up too.
GL!
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Sep 08, 2011Posted By
Sam AlexanderHi,
Interesting, I look at value stocks that are going for 12m+ holds, recommend Cookson, Halfords, Atkins, Ladbrokes, Kier
I am targeting minimum of 20% ungeared return in 12m on these. Good luck
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Nov 20, 2011Posted By
The AIMOil ManHi Paul,
I have a variety of stocks that may or may not interest you, as my name would suggest I deal in mainly oil stocks on the AIM market but I do dabble with other stocks, as for my picks they are:
AFR, could trading atm if it goes down to 75 buy, will make a good 10 to 20%
NEW, strong support around 6p/share does dip below, so again another good buying opp
EOG, just hit a duster in Romania may hit lower than 7 my entry point is 6 and will hold it until the good time roll
NTOG, should it go below .4 waiting on bale creek prospect with a potential of 7 wells producing 20 barrels a day
TOM, recently hit 3p and gone back down to lower 2′s very volatile so good for a day trade
CAZA, ranges from around 8p to 14p currently around 10 will come good in time or again good for a day trade
Non Oil picks would be:
APC, 25M shares half of them not held in public good news to come out I believe these will hit 18p currently around 15p
Tanfield, own shares in another company soon to be floated priced at around a quid but current at around 60% discount to that….
and finally one that may interest you even more because it is green is WIND IMO massively under valued but will take time to realise the true value.
Hopefully you have found that useful, send me an email if you want to chat
Regards
The AIMOil Man
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Nov 29, 2011Posted By
RobSound Oil has a ton of news coming over the next quarter and just hit a commercial well in Italy but the sp carried on South!! Very cheap at the moment.
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Jan 23, 2012Posted By
The AimOIL ManI hope you took head of took head of my predictions, most of my oilies did very well with 2 of them hitting the over the 100% mark and AFR doing better than expected. Ntog did a cheeky 20% and went back down, TOM I must admit I am a little disappointed on my judgement on that but hey can’t complain, Caza will come good risen slightly since i stated but that is a fav of mine still. As for getting down to business I wanted again to tip NEW although it has gained 100% since I last posted, this little gem of a share is about to get rather hot to handle. The guy who runs the company was in VOG and he got a multiple of 18 in his hayday at VOG, what is really interesting tho is there play in Belize. They have yet to produce oil but if they hit oil this will go over a £1 (I put my reputation on it) it has so few shares in issue; even with the warrants in circulation, this will go through the roof. Even if your going for a cheecky punt of a few k, I believe that your risk is around 50% and reward is sky and up
Regards
The AIMOil Man
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Jan 31, 2012Posted By
PaulThanks again The AimOIL Man! I think you could be in for quite a profitable 2012. Am a little stretched on the oil and resources side of my portfolio with my Berkeley Mineral Resources and Range Resource holdings for the moment (what are your thoughts on those?) but have added a couple of your suggestions to my watch-list. I appreciate your comments, if only I had a few more pennies to splash around.