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 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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Commented by Nico Popp on May 18th, 2023 | 09:30 CEST
Climate protection as an investment: BASF, Commerzbank, GoviEX Uranium
Fewer CO2 emissions, more climate protection. Every DAX-listed company is committed to more sustainability in some form or another. But what is the truth of these promises? And are the supposed climate shares a sustainable investment at all? We do the check and take a detailed look at three exciting stocks from different sectors and regions.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 17th, 2023 | 08:10 CEST
Heat pump madness and grid expansion: Vonovia, JinkoSolar, Grid Metals
A few weeks ago, Federal Economy Minister Habeck and Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Haseloff broke ground for the "SuedOstLink" converter. From 2027, wind energy will flow over the route to Bavaria for the first time. But the north-south connection is only part of the solution. Experts are sounding the alarm and consider massive investments in "the last mile" to be necessary. We take a look at what lies ahead and which companies could benefit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 16th, 2023 | 09:10 CEST
US payment default looms: PayPal, Citigroup, Globex Mining
According to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the US could face a federal default as early as June 1. That is, if Democrats and Republicans in Congress fail to agree on a higher debt ceiling. Here we outline why the debate has come at an inopportune time, what dangers could arise for the markets and where opportunities await.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 15th, 2023 | 07:20 CEST
Thanks to Macron: Special boom for fuel cells? Plug Power, First Hydrogen, Volkswagen
It is a bombshell announcement that is expected to be made by the French Cabinet in Paris this week. As reported by Handelsblatt, in the future, emissions generated during the production of electric vehicles will be taken into account when promoting these vehicles. Until now, France, similar to Germany, has provided incentives for each electric vehicle priced below EUR 47,000. With the new law, Chinese manufacturers could be left out. We look at what this means and why hydrogen could be heading towards a special boom.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 10th, 2023 | 09:50 CEST
These cost-cutters make you rich: BMW, Star Navigation Systems Group, Lufthansa
When the economic situation becomes more challenging, companies tighten their costs. That has always been the case. Solution providers that offer corporate customers measurable cost advantages are then in high demand. We look at three listed companies currently adjusting their cost structure and assess the prospects for their shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 9th, 2023 | 09:40 CEST
Security of supply? More and more commodity deals are wobbling: Lynas Rare Earths, Power Nickel, Volkswagen
Critical raw materials, such as lithium, rare earths and nickel, are indispensable for the desired mobility and heat transition. But which companies can secure the raw materials now in demand? And which mining regions are suitable? Recently, producing countries have become more and more self-confident - reason enough for investors to turn to safe mining regions.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 8th, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
This battery technology is conquering the West: Mercedes-Benz, BYD, First Phosphate
The days when Chinese companies imitated German products and even copied them brazenly are long gone. At best, Chinese companies are still borrowing from German products in terms of design. When it comes to the technology itself, the Chinese have long been leaders - especially when it comes to batteries for electric cars. BYD, for example, has been producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for a long time and uses them in its cars. Now the technology is spilling over into the West. We show what opportunities could arise from this.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 5th, 2023 | 09:20 CEST
Bank comeback in a fortnight? Commerzbank, Barrick Gold, Desert Gold
Banks are shaking in the US - and in Germany? After the SVB had its back to the wall in the US, the market also bet against Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank. In the meantime, however, calm has returned. We will examine whether banks have comeback potential, what alternatives there are for investors in the current market environment, and let professional investors have their say.
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