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 July 18th, 2022 | 14:57 CEST
Where scarcity turns to yield: TUI, Defense Metals, K+S
Long lines at baggage check-ins, sold-out fan heaters and expensive sunflower oil: everything is in short supply at the moment. Given the shortages, many economists anticipate that it could become a nail in the coffin for the economy. As the economic survey by the Institute for Economic Research (IER) shows, the construction industry, in particular, is heading for a recession. Many developers simply no longer feel like planning unpredictable projects. We highlight other sectors and companies characterized by scarcity and point out opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 14th, 2022 | 12:17 CEST
The trend is here to stay: BYD, Meta Materials, JinkoSolar
Uncertainty is currently taking on great proportions on the stock market and in the media. There is talk of the end of German industry and a recession that will sweep everything away. But what if things soon turn out quite differently? The markets have already priced in many things. For investors who now focus on trends that are here to stay, this could be a good time to enter the market. We explain how this can work and which stocks are suitable.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 12th, 2022 | 14:09 CEST
Waiting is not an option! BioNTech, MAS Gold, BASF
Inflation is rising and rising. In construction, inflation has already reached almost 20%. Even in everyday life, double-digit inflation rates are not far away. At the same time, infection figures are rising, and it is still uncertain whether gas will flow through Nord Stream 1 again in the coming weeks. Given this mixed situation, many investors are asking how they should invest. Because one thing is clear: waiting is not an option - the real return on many asset classes is clearly negative. We take a look at three stocks and check their future prospects.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 12th, 2022 | 06:00 CEST
Interview with Tocvan Ventures: "High gold content and low costs have convinced professional investors despite the crisis”.
Tocvan Ventures has come up with several impressive developments in recent weeks: In addition to obtaining financing despite a challenging market environment, the gold prospector identified new zones of mineralization on both its projects in Mexico. The grades have caused a stir within the mining scene. In an interview, CEO and geologist Brodie Sutherland explains why Tocvan Ventures has two hot irons in the fire, what role Mexico plays as a location, and how the team intends to continue creating value in the future.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 11th, 2022 | 15:29 CEST
What if everything turns out well? Nordex, Aspermont, Deutsche Bank
The R-word is currently doing the rounds - and is playing a major role in ensuring that the downward economic spiral accelerates even faster. Yet the US economy is still doing well. Although economic data always refers to the past, the purchasing managers' index and labor market data speak a clear language. A recession looks different. But why is the stock market sky still not full of violins after last week's correction? We take three stocks as examples and do the comeback check for the stock market.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 7th, 2022 | 14:13 CEST
Protect your capital! Crisis ahead! Thyssenkrupp, ArcelorMittal, Nordex, Tocvan Ventures
The Germans are crisis weary. But this can be expensive! Instead of looking at COVID-19, inflation and climate change in isolation, it is vital to recognize where the mix can still lead. A recession and a further dynamization of inflation could be just the beginning. What if economies end up on the brink of bankruptcy and wealth disappears on a grand scale?
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 6th, 2022 | 11:54 CEST
Synergy effects as a risk buffer: Amazon, wallstreet:online, Volkswagen
Experienced value investors look for an "economic moat" in attractively valued companies. These business model characteristics make it particularly immune to external influences and disruptive factors. These include, for example, low-priced items that are a hit with consumers thanks to strong brands and are therefore readily purchased even in times of crisis. Another form of "economic moat" can be different divisions and business units that complement each other. We highlight three synergy stocks and explain how they can be stable investments.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 5th, 2022 | 11:28 CEST
Chips - Now it's really getting started! Intel, BrainChip, ARM, NVIDIA
Chip stocks like Intel have recently lost double digits on the stock market. But what about demand? Market researchers at McKinsey predict that the chip industry will grow by 8% annually until 2030 - and even more in selected niches such as the automotive industry. For chip stocks, this means the chance of brilliant comebacks. We present three shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 4th, 2022 | 12:20 CEST
Cars have a future - Here is how investors can invest: Mercedes-Benz, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta
Mobility is a valuable commodity - despite high fuel prices. Studies show that Germans have continued to drive their cars since the end of February. For some, there is no other choice; for others, independence is too important. If demand for a product or service is so little dependent on price, this is known as low price elasticity of demand. For investors, this insight can be an important orientation that is worth hard cash.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 29th, 2022 | 06:00 CEST
Interview Erin Ventures: "Many megatrends involve boron, but the market is still in its infancy"
Batteries for electric cars, fuel cells, wind turbines, solar panels, LCD screens and fertilizers: Boron is versatile and hardly replaceable. So far, two players share 75% of the market and are making a killing. Erin Ventures has a boron project in Serbia and recently published convincing key economic data. The only other major players in Boron are the government owned Eti Maden in Turkey, and Rio Tinto in California. Thanks to the figures, Erin even managed to attract a joint venture partner, at the project level, in these challenging times to take on financing risks and minimize future dilution for shareholders. CEO Tim Daniels talks about the market for boron and the opportunities for Erin Ventures, which is only in the single digits.
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