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...on the Titanic? Director buys were only intended to keep ALPH afloat. I share Investors Chronicle's view that the end is nigh. But I still wish I'd had a punt when the SP was 2.63p!

I'm sure you're not a fool! But when will AQP start rising? The Meerkat seems to be pricing in the depression of all depressions. It's getting scary but I'd rather be holding shares than cash! Cash can no longer be trusted which means gold and platinum must rise.

I share your views about punters "topping up" - it doesn't make sense. But I'm guilty of it too in the hope that my analysis knows best! So far the jury's out - much better to buy into a rising share. Although it worked for me with EVO but that SP was transformed by Major News. As for AQP, let's hope for a takeover.

Is there any cause for concern? None at all apart from what's happening in the world... I wish I'd sold @ 75p and banked a profit - now I'm stuck with wondering if AQP's heading back to 33p or whether the Chinese will rescue us. Oddly enough, I'm wondering the same about BZM... The Meerkat can be treacherous and you have to stick to your guns - if a share was worth buying at several times its current price and nothing much has changed in the real world then it's worth sticking with. Unless, of course, a better investment presents itself... Which is the classic trap - sell too many losers and you're wiped out!

It would've been had any shares been traded! How can it fall 27% with no buys or sells?

And do you have a Balanced Portfolio? I think 20 holdings is about right - whatever sector you're interested in it doesn't hurt to hold shares in other companies. So I'm mainly invested in Oil and Gold but I also hold shares in Biotech and Insurance and I'm interested in Property at the right price!

Do you do your own research? And not buy the latest share that's rising? And not buy the latest share that's plunging? DYOR!!! Find a share the herd's not aware of and if it seems undervalued then invest! It's not easy but it does work!

There might be money to be made here but it would have to fall a lot further before I'd want to risk a small punt. What baffles me is why they thought a currency hedge was necessary in the first place. If I wanted to buy shares in a trust invested in French commercial property part of the reason would be that I thought the euro would strengthen against sterling and enhance my return. If sterling ended up stronger that wouldn't have been too much of a problem as the dividend was exceptionally high. Which, of course, should have set alarm bells ringing for everyone... High dividends are usually at the expense of capital erosion and ALPH has suffered a massive landslide.

Yes, it's time.

Can't help thinking that when all the P.I.s who put ALPH in their ISAs for the the very attractive dividend arrive home tonight to find it down and no dividend forthcoming they will sell on Monday - I would! I'll be looking to invest at 2p.

Normally a tip from Chronic Investor is the kiss of death but they've got it right this time! I expect a swift rise to 20p next week and much higher over the next few years.

The 2012 Annual Report might have led to HCL being # 3 Top Faller first thing this morning but it recovered strongly. With $47.7m cash in the bank it's not going bust any time soon and when shipping rates double or treble so will the SP.

We meet again! I prefer to take a more optimistic view about TSTL. A few major contracts could be transformational and they have made progress in China which could be even more exciting.

I'd like to be called Angus Spencer-Nairn! Avoid all companies with double-barrelled Directors!

Yes, I noticed! ECX is dual-listed on the TSX which appears to be even more volatile than AIM. I tried to put ECX in my ISA but wasn't allowed - is that right? I thought AIM shares listed on another Exchange were OK.

Some people think NGL is worth investing in and I feel the same way. I'd be happier if the Chinese made an offer but I'll be thankful for simply being re-listed.

I read a comment somewhere that said Trap could be the next Dana and I had to agree. At the moment the Meerkat is not valuing most resource shares anywhere near rationally. Trust me, I bought ZIOC far too soon! But sooner or later their true value will emerge and I'm expecting a sharp correction.

Still holding in the hope of a takeover - no longer see AQP hitting £8 again. But what price a takeover offer?

I thought the worst was over and bought in @ 6.7p - more fool me! But it's a very strange share - hopefully a few bottom fishers will have it up 50% in no time.

Out of the 20 shares in my PF this was the only one that rose on Friday - it doesn't say much for my stock-picking skills!