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Tom Richardson

Tom is a holder of the CFA Society of the UK administered Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and has more than a decade's professional experience in the investment management industry in Australia and the UK. Tom now works as a writer and editor for TMF Australia and has two easy to remember rules of investing he likes to follow. Avoid overpaying for growth stocks and avoid paying at all for stocks that are cheap for a reason. Tom prefers growth investing over value investing and says it's not rocket science, just avoid overpaying for the best returns.

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4 companies at great prices with big futures

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Be wary of a new global phenomenon - the dash for trash.

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4 cheap stocks for intelligent investors

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Here are some top businesses at knock-down prices.

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Can this company really improve your love life and portfolio performance?

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As the best performing IPO in the last six months it seems investors have been seduced.

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Sail over the horizon rich with 3 cheap stocks for income and growth

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Here are 3 businesses looking cheap on long-term horizons.

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Is OzForex Group Ltd the best new business on the ASX?

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Is this business set to follow in the footsteps of Seek or REA Group?

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5 of the best income-paying stocks to smash low rates and rising inflation

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Which oil and gas giant pays a fully franked 5.6% yield and trades more than 30% below Morningstar's fair value…

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Perpetual Limited posts big half-year profit rise

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The group just raised its dividend a whopping 60%, but is there more to come?

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2 cheap looking companies with strong prospects

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Buying reasonably priced companies with the potential to grow faster than the market expects can bring investing success.

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4 of the best from the West

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Here are four of Western Australia's finest businesses to bring a little toughness to your portfolio.

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4 stocks for smart investors

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These 4 stocks look quality investments over long-term horizons.

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Will these companies cash in on the digital future?

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A contrarian investment opportunity and a rollocking growth story.

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Prana Biotechnology Limited releases trial results: But is it set for blockbuster success?

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Does this company really possess the real deal in its quest to treat some of the world's most common diseases?

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5 city slickers for income-hungry investors

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The twin themes of urbanisation and population growth should support these shares.

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Competitive advantages make these 3 companies great buys

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Companies with sustainable advantages over their peers make for great investments.

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Is now the time to profit from emerging-market falls?

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Is it time to get greedy when others are fearful? Here's how.

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3 companies to compound your wealth

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These companies offers some great opportunity to compound your wealth.

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Are these 3 of the cheapest companies among the ASX 200?

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These businesses might be offering up some bargain prices.

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6 companies for future fashions

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Some companies are lucky to have natural tailwinds, while others may find themselves sailing into unforeseen headwinds.

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Want to own the stockmarket? Then think of it like home

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Think of your shares like your home and you’ll be on the road to riches.

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4 of the best stocks for income-hungry investors

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Buying companies like these is the best recipe for financial happiness.

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3 companies to grow your wealth

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High-frequency trading is unlikely to be a successful investment strategy.

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How to make dough from pizza businesses

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Food and beverage investments can be some of the best you ever make.

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3 of the best stocks for 2014

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Some foolish predictions for the year ahead.

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3 stocks for US economic growth

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Owning highly profitable companies like these would be a good start to 2014.

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3 stocks for super-low interest rates in 2014

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If people can borrow more, they'll spend more.

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3 stocks to capitalise on rising global equity markets

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Asset price inflation looks set to continue in 2014.

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2 stocks for the love of travel

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Signs of improvement in the world’s major economies are good news for travel companies.

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2 stocks for a life of leisure

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A falling dollar and rising disposable incomes across Asia may support these two businesses.

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3 stocks for an intelligent investor

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The intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists.

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A Motley Fool's Ashes XI

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It’s the most monumental decision of the summer -- which companies have been selected to represent Australia and return the…

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Virgin passenger numbers up, but air wars continue

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The airline battle is getting worse.

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Metcash shares in strong rebound

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Shares rebounded strongly in trade today, with the half-year result slightly better than analysts’ low expectations.

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3 companies with growing returns on equity

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Many investors consider this a key measure of how well a company is performing.

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2 small biotech firms with big potential

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The biotechnology sector continues to offer interesting investment propositions.

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Origin announces another gas supply deal

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The business remains a solid investment for those seeking income and steady growth.

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Pact Group valued at $1.7 billion – but should you buy it?

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Another day and another much-hyped IPO for investors to mull over.

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Programmed posts half-year profit over $12 million

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Investors seem to be impressed with the steady progress of this West Australian-based business.

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Elders chief executive in sudden exit

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The struggling business is now on the lookout for a successor.

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Competition keeps coming for Myer and David Jones

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Competition and consumer trends are posing problems for traditional Australian retailers.

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Macquarie directors buy more shares

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The business has hit a 52-week high as it rides a wave of growing confidence.

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