Carsten Mainitz
The native Rhineland-Palatinate has been a passionate market participant for more than 25 years. After studying business administration in Mannheim, he worked as a journalist, in equity sales and many years in equity research.
Most recently, he headed a Hamburg-based investment research company as a member of the board for 8 years.
He is particularly interested in international small and micro caps and empirical capital market research (behavioral finance).
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on April 4th, 2022 | 12:09 CEST
K+S, Almonty Industries, Barrick - Full speed ahead!
Across the board, commodity prices are going through the roof. Consumers and industry are already feeling the effects. Some price increases will only hit consumers with a time lag. Inflation, which recently rose above 7% in Germany, appears far from having reached its peak. The beneficiaries of the supply shortage are raw material producers. Their profitability and company valuations should continue to rise.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 30th, 2022 | 12:50 CEST
Nordex, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta - Winners of the energy turnaround!
Renewable energy generation and energy storage are taking on an increasingly important role. The challenges for the infrastructure with decentralized energy sources are also increasing. Given the explosively rising lithium prices, which are essential for the production of batteries, innovations are gaining importance. Some solutions have the potential to powerfully shake up the industry. Long-term investors can profit from the megatrends in various ways.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 28th, 2022 | 10:26 CEST
Aspermont, AUTO1, Delivery Hero - Digital business models put to the test
Digitalization has triggered profound changes in everyday life and the business world. The Corona pandemic has significantly accelerated this development. But how do you measure success? Sales expansion, market share, rising share price or profit? For a long time, the market conceded rising share prices and many advance praises to Delivery Hero's share certificates, then the reality check set in - do profit expectations and valuation fit together? Shareholders of Auto1 are asking themselves the same questions. But there are other examples: Australian Company Aspermont is the market leader in an exciting niche and, according to analysts, is dramatically undervalued.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 25th, 2022 | 13:13 CET
Defense Metals, Hensoldt, Rheinmetall - Special boom for the defense industry
The war in Ukraine is giving the defense industry more weight. But what is the focus? Defense, deterrence, or war of aggression? The shares of industry representatives have recently benefited significantly from higher defense budgets and orders. What one thinks of this from a moral point of view is another matter. On a more sober note, stronger demand and earnings growth lay the groundwork for higher share prices.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 25th, 2022 | 12:23 CET
K+S, Ximen Mining, BP - The trend continues
The commodity markets are bullish across the board. Sanctions, supply bottlenecks, and demand that is increasingly exceeding supply can be observed in many areas. Precious metals play a unique role as a crisis currency. What is negative for consumers and demanders is a profit booster for commodity producers - rising prices. These companies should be among the beneficiaries. Who will be ahead at the end of the year?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 23rd, 2022 | 13:01 CET
wallstreet:online, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank - These are buy prices!
The signals from the Fed that a faster turnaround in interest rates could be imminent are currently boosting the prices of financial institutions. After the recent price declines and considering the growth prospects, valuation levels are currently very attractive. The risks arising from the Ukraine war are manageable. The brave will grab before May 4, when the Fed meets next.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 18th, 2022 | 11:48 CET
Meta Materials, Varta, Samsung SDI - This is the future!
Despite all international upheavals, the energy and climate turnaround remains one of the dominant issues of our time. For the moment, the race between hydrogen-based and battery-electric propulsion seems to have been decided. Tesla, Polestar, Lucid - at least in private transport, battery technology has currently prevailed. The crux of the matter remains the range, which is determined by the capacity of the electricity storage units. But energy generation also remains exciting in the course of the energy transition. So-called metamaterials, which redirect light and heat, can decisively improve our power generation.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 17th, 2022 | 10:08 CET
Uranium Energy Corp., Barsele Minerals, Endeavour Silver - Commodities for the future
We live in turbulent times: Climate change, e-mobility, traffic change. After the pandemic, the war in Ukraine is now shaking the world. Investors are fleeing to safe-havens. Precious metal prices have recently risen significantly, with the price of a troy ounce of gold moving towards an all-time high. Cryptocurrencies also made gains. Given the geopolitical and energy situation, high stock market fluctuations are still expected. Where is it worth taking a closer look now?
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 16th, 2022 | 11:18 CET
Valneva, Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Bayer - Immune to the crisis?
No sooner did the Corona pandemic seem to be under control than the world was shocked by the invasion of Russian troops in Ukraine. So far, the stock markets have digested the whole situation well. But even without further escalation, the supply situation for raw materials, among other things, will become more complex. The first signs are already awaiting us at the gas pumps. The rise in inflation will continue. Where should one invest given this mixed situation? Regardless of the economic and security situation, stocks from the healthcare sector are a good choice. Beyond fighting viruses or infectious diseases, there are great growth areas. Cancer is one such area. In addition, medical technology is increasingly bringing innovative technologies to the market, in some cases in conjunction with artificial intelligence, with disruption potential.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on March 15th, 2022 | 13:21 CET
Volkswagen, Edison Lithium, BYD - Important and expensive raw materials
The electromobility industry is growing rapidly, and automakers are accelerating their electric strategy. However, this requires the necessary resources such as cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel. Increased demand is meeting a more than scarce supply. The result is sharply rising prices. The primary beneficiaries are the producers, who can expect growing sales and profits in the coming years.
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