Tech shares: should you follow the hype?

This article first appeared on Your Money. Since the start of 2013, seven of the top ten traded shares on the Barclays Stockbrokers' International Trader platform have been technology companies. Big name brands such as Apple, Facebook and Google have attracted investor attention, with a staggering 81% of Barclays Stockbrokers' clients showing an interest in technology shares, according to a recent survey. Paul Inkster, head of product at Barclays Stockbrokers, said: "Despite a mixed set of first quarter results announced by some of the leading technology brands, demand for the tech...