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 4th, 2023 | 05:54 CEST
Bank quake and crack-up boom: Deutsche Bank, First Republic Bank, Tocvan Ventures
The banking tremors continue: With First Republic Bank and its distress sale to JP Morgan, it becomes clear once again that rising interest rates have the potential to plunge the economy into a deep crisis. Why? If the interbank business comes to a standstill, numerous zombie companies, of which there are still some, could also be in trouble. We explain in three minutes what threatens banks and the economy and why in the end, some shares could rise particularly sharply.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 3rd, 2023 | 07:45 CEST
Lose the German goggles and profit? Plug Power, Myriad Uranium, RWE
Drought in southern Spain, gloomy weather in Germany - that climate change will also make itself felt in 2023 is already apparent now, at the beginning of May. In view of climate change, some authors are already calling for an end to the pursuit of growth. But is that worth striving for, and can it even be implemented in liberal democracies? We shed light on the limits of cuts and where technology could make climate protection possible without cuts.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 2nd, 2023 | 09:10 CEST
Electricity for 2 cents? Here's how! Vonovia, JinkoSolar, Manuka Resources
The heat transition is in full swing. But where is this development leading? The uncertainty of many potential property buyers can currently be seen in the collapsing financing volume. Whether real estate has had its day as an asset class, what alternatives there are and where investors should watch out - here is a review of the real estate market and the energy transition.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 27th, 2023 | 08:50 CEST
The batteries of the future: Varta, Altech Advanced Materials, Volkswagen
Affordable e-cars that offer all the comforts and safety - even though many car industry commercials already sound like this, the reality is quite different. E-cars are still expensive, and the charging process forces travellers to take a mandatory break that is more or less relaxing, depending on their schedule. But technology is advancing. Batteries will soon be able to do much more than they do today. We introduce three companies that want to drive innovation.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 26th, 2023 | 08:40 CEST
Copper is becoming more and more interesting: Mercedes-Benz, Orestone Mining, Plug Power
The price of copper is also known among investors as "Dr Copper". The reason: the price of copper predicts economic crises more reliably than an economist and can be considered an indicator of economic activity. Currently, the demand for copper is exceptionally high because of its role as a jack-of-all-trades among metals. We explain which companies are dependent on copper and who can provide supplies.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 26th, 2023 | 08:00 CEST
Hydrogen from oil and gas? How fossil fuels are to become green: ThyssenKrupp, Saturn Oil + Gas, Nordex
The Hanover Fair took place last week. Much of the event revolved around climate change and its role in industry. If you ask industrial companies today, almost all are expanding their hydrogen business. A thought experiment by the Max Planck Society now opens up a new perspective for hydrogen: new processes could make hydrogen sustainable from fossil materials. We look at what is at stake and what this could mean for the companies involved.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 21st, 2023 | 07:10 CEST
Airbus, Lufthansa, Star Navigation Systems - Which share will take off?
When travelling through airports these days, one feels transported back to 2019: many passengers are being drawn abroad again. A report published last autumn by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) shows that the number of flights rose sharply again in 2022. For the future, experts expect passenger numbers to continue to rise and thus also more flights. But how can investors invest in this trend? We present three options.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 19th, 2023 | 07:45 CEST
Surprise! Extra returns beckon here: Commerzbank, JinkoSolar, Blackrock Silver
When undervalued real estate or other investments are hidden deep in balance sheets, it is a positive surprise for shareholders. However, when companies develop a new business field out of nowhere, the positive effects are even greater and more sustainable. We shed light on three companies with more potential than meets the eye.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 17th, 2023 | 09:30 CEST
E-car surprise in China: Mercedes-Benz, BYD, Grid Metals
E-cars? Yes, please! At least, that is the case for Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius. He sees his company clearly focused on the electric drive - regardless of technology openness. This seems to be paying off at Mercedes: In the first quarter, the Swabians sold almost twice as many e-cars as in the previous year. But how far can this growth go? What do the absolute figures say? We make the comparison and outline investment opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 14th, 2023 | 10:38 CEST
Opportunity-oriented investing: Barrick Gold, Canadian North Resources, Steinhoff
Inflation in the US is rising less quickly than expected - but what is the gold price doing? It remains at a high level. The reason is that the situation in many currency areas remains tense. The Eurozone, for example, is still far from inflation rates with a five before the decimal point. Investors should therefore continue to keep gold and commodities on their radar. We show which investments could be worthwhile.
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