At home in Southern Germany, the passionate stock exchange expert has been accompanying the capital markets for about twenty years. With a soft spot for smaller companies, he is constantly on the lookout for exciting investment stories. That it depends thereby less on large names, but on the future potential and whether the market also recognizes these perspectives, was one of its first learnings at the stock exchange.
On these pages, Nico examines current events at listed companies and takes a closer look at companies that are traded under the radar of the market, in addition to well-known securities.
In order to be able to take advantage of speculative opportunities on the stock exchange, Nico not only focuses on a balanced asset allocation of defensive and opportunity-oriented securities, but also on an intact risk management. "In addition to position size and entry in several tranches, investors should also develop a sense of timing and get to know a stock better before investing," says the columnist.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 23rd, 2025 | 07:15 CEST
The next cash cow? Quick profits with NetraMark, Moderna, and BioNTech
Do you remember the vaccine race during the coronavirus pandemic? Back then, the duel between BioNTech and CureVac dominated the stock market. Early investors quickly made a fortune. Now, pandemic winner BioNTech aims to swallow up its Swabian competitor. What does this mean, and where is one of the most fascinating industries headed?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 23rd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
This trillion-dollar disruption is also sustainable for your portfolio: Argo Living Soils, Beyond Meat, Heidelberg Materials
Investors have seen it before: ambitious plans and grand revolutions that ultimately come to nothing - at least from an investor's perspective. The best example is the vegan revolution led by Beyond Meat – the Company's share chart certainly leaves a bad taste for any investor. But does that mean investors should be particularly critical of major innovations? We explain which disruptions truly deliver sustainable returns. It is all about sustainable construction - and benefits for all parties involved.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Future market – Worth about USD 50 billion: Illumina, Moderna, PanGenomic Health
Medicine is becoming personal. The era of one-size-fits-all drugs is coming to an end. Experts at BCC Research predict that the market for personalized medicine will grow from USD 54.2 billion in 2023 to USD 100.5 billion by 2028. That represents an annual growth rate of 13.2%. Other analysis firms, such as Grand View Research and Market Research Intellect, confirm this promising outlook for investors. All the more reason to take a closer look at Illumina, Moderna, and PanGenomic Health and explore the opportunities they present for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
Great potential for emerging markets in the cloud: Apple, Microsoft, MiMedia
Digital subscriptions are big business: Market researchers, such as the experts at Juniper Research, estimate that digital subscriptions will generate USD 1 trillion in revenue worldwide by 2028. Major tech providers, in particular, have been fully focused on services for several years now. However, in the wake of the big names, smaller companies are also gaining market share. We take a look at Apple, Microsoft, and MiMedia and explain how their shares could perform in the future.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 9th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Revolution in the car market: BYD, 123fahrschule, Zoom
The automotive industry has been undergoing change for around ten years. But now, truly profound changes are on the horizon. With the Dolphin Surf, Chinese manufacturer BYD is delivering an electric vehicle for less than EUR 20,000 and, in doing so, redefining what a vehicle needs to have today – which has little to do with the idea that older German customers in particular have of cars. We explain the changes in the automotive industry and show how investors can invest in this transformation.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 6th, 2025 | 07:05 CEST
Hydrogen enters critical phase – New momentum ahead? thyssenkrupp, Plug Power, First Hydrogen
Developments at Thyssenkrupp, which is soon to be restructured as a holding company, show what lies ahead for German industry – the sale of previously important divisions has long been decided. There are several reasons for the radical restructuring in German industry – the energy transition, competition from China and other countries, and new technologies. Hydrogen, in particular, is considered the key to decarbonizing energy-intensive sectors. Experts at Straits Research estimate that the market for green hydrogen could grow from USD 1 billion in 2021 to a whopping USD 72 billion by 2030. That is 55% growth every year. Given these figures, one thing is clear: the cards in the hydrogen economy are being reshuffled – we explain which stocks stand to benefit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 5th, 2025 | 16:10 CEST
Urgent: NATO approves largest rearmament program since the Cold War - Almonty, Hensoldt, Rheinmetall
The news is a bombshell: In light of an acute threat from Russia, NATO is opening the money floodgates. The most extensive rearmament since 1990 not only provides for a massive increase in conventional military capabilities, but also reveals the dependence of modern armed forces on critical raw materials – especially tungsten. The decision was made during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels and has far-reaching consequences. For investors, but also for all of us.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 5th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
These ESG innovations really exist: Bayer, Deere & Company, Argo Living Soils
Sustainability is anything but boring: Companies such as Bayer and Deere & Company are scoring points with technological innovations that are more reminiscent of Elon Musk and SpaceX than specialists in seeds and agricultural machinery. The small Canadian agricultural company Argo Living Soils has even found a solution to completely revolutionize CO2-intensive processes in construction. We present the business models and take a look at the outlook for the three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 4th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
Rethinking country risk! BHP Group, Commerzbank, AJN Resources
Commodities are in demand like never before! Gold is trading above the USD 3,000 mark, and the World Bank forecasts that cobalt consumption will rise to 344,000 tons by 2030 - equivalent to annual growth of around 9.6%. Over 70% of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo – a country that is repeatedly viewed critically in Western media. But what are the real disadvantages of this location? Which mining jurisdictions are safe? Where are the returns?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 3rd, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Get more out of your money! Scaling is happening here: Apple, Credissential, and Shopify
For years, banks have controlled how we manage our money. The structures surrounding payment flows and investments are still quite rigid. But the old structures are breaking up and offering new potential - for digitally savvy users and investors alike. We show you what is happening in fintech and e-commerce and how investors can benefit.
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