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 7th, 2023 | 08:45 CEST
Buy (concrete) gold below value: Vonovia, Aroundtown, Desert Gold
Real estate was the Germans' favourite asset class for years - until the interest rate hammer came. In the meantime, prices for many residential properties have fallen back. There was simply hardly any demand left. Here we explain why the shares of real estate companies are still under pressure and which asset class could soon overtake real estate.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 6th, 2023 | 07:00 CEST
AI hype - Keep a cool head now: NVIDIA, AMD, Altech Advanced Materials
Chip stocks are all the rage on the market! The triumph of artificial intelligence (AI) has fuelled their demand. The idea is that the more AI we use worldwide and in everyday life, the more computing power is needed. But is it even worth getting in now? And are the obvious investments always the best? We highlight three of the most exciting AI stocks and take a look at a revolution that only insiders have been celebrating so far.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 5th, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
Headwinds for e-car manufacturers - What matters now: BYD, Volkswagen, First Phosphate
With strong acceleration, a connected cockpit and lots of rear-seat amenities - these are the features that score points for e-cars. However, investors are taking a closer look. An article in Handelsblatt reveals that some carmakers are not faring well in the favour of sustainably-minded investors. We look at why that is and why shareholders should consider it - an analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the automotive industry.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 1st, 2023 | 07:30 CEST
The breaking point for the dollar - All new for gold? Barrick Gold, PayPal, Tocvan Ventures
'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini not only predicted the world financial crisis. The Stern School of Business economist in New York also heralded the Corona Shock. Now Roubini predicts the end of the dollar's supremacy. Here is what that could mean and which companies might even have opportunities as a result.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 31st, 2023 | 09:00 CEST
Electrification wave! How investors can benefit: Siemens Energy, Vonovia, Defiance Silver
The electricity supply in Germany is a hot topic. Now even the German Trade Union Federation is calling for a guaranteed maximum price for industrial electricity. Critics fear that this would provide too little incentive for industrial companies to adapt to the new conditions - if electricity is cheap, there is no need to save, so the argument goes. We present three stocks related to the energy transition and shed light on their medium-term prospects.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 30th, 2023 | 08:30 CEST
Hydrogen drumbeat - where things can move quickly now: Plug Power, NEL, dynaCERT
Green hydrogen is becoming a key technology for the industry in the fight against climate change. Wirtschaftswoche reports that by 2030, a whopping 13 million tons of hydrogen will be produced annually in Europe. But the necessary investments are still lacking. In the US, USD 10 billion have already been invested in hydrogen projects, while in Europe, only 7. In order for Europe to reach its goals, it must move faster. But this much already seems certain: companies in the hydrogen sector are facing an exciting phase - we take a closer look at three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 24th, 2023 | 12:00 CEST
Electricity for minus 0.8 cents - a licence to print money? Encavis, JinkoSolar, Blackrock Silver
Early summer is making itself felt - at least in southern Germany. Many photovoltaic systems are already running at full speed and using their capacity. Recently, there have even been instances of negative electricity prices throughout the day. These occur when supply exceeds demand. But what does that actually mean for investors? We present three shares!
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 24th, 2023 | 07:55 CEST
Penny stocks without risk? Nikola Corporation, Steinhoff, Orestone Mining
They have always held great appeal for investors: Penny stocks. Whenever shares are trading below one euro, gamblers pounce on them. But why is that? And are all penny stocks speculative? We explain the phenomenon of penny stocks using three stocks as examples. This much can already be revealed: They range from speculative to promising. Nevertheless, investors should keep their hands off one share.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 23rd, 2023 | 08:15 CEST
Bringing the lead home: Borussia Dortmund, BYD, Defense Metals
For the first time since 2012, the German football champion this weekend might not be FC Bayern Munich. After a turbulent weekend, challenger Borussia Dortmund holds all the trump cards ahead of the final matchday. But will their lead be enough, or will they succumb to nervousness in the decisive phase? We look at three stocks that only need to extend their lead to the finish line. Where profits await and where, despite everything, risks lurk.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 22nd, 2023 | 09:55 CEST
Now things can move very quickly: Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Defence Therapeutics
The DAX is close to its all-time high, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 have also made up considerable ground recently. Although the markets are still marked by uncertainty, there are initial positive signals - the indices speak a clear language, although there are still stragglers. We explain how close the next rally is and which stocks could recover significantly in the short term.
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