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 8th, 2022 | 14:13 CEST
Battery game-changers with relative strength: Mercedes-Benz, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta
Last September, for the first time, more electric cars were registered in Germany than diesel. And rightly so! A study by the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich compared 790 vehicle models. These included gasoline, diesel, hydrogen cars, hybrids and fully electric vehicles. The result: if the entire life cycle of a car and its recycling are taken into account, electric cars are the most sustainable. So there can only be one way forward for the auto industry. We present three shares that can profit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 7th, 2022 | 12:53 CEST
Access. How companies are poaching in Africa: BYD, Almonty Industries, JinkoSolar
To understand the world, one should take a holistic view. Sometimes, only news from Germany is not enough for that. In Asia, in particular, decisions of great significance are sometimes made that hardly play a role in the German media. For example, the huge investment planned by the carmaker BYD in six lithium mines in Africa. We rank the measure and discuss three exciting stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 1st, 2022 | 10:01 CEST
Markets running now: TUI, MAS Gold, NEL
Inflation, economic slump...but wait! Things are not quite that bad for the markets! In the US, inflation is losing momentum. At the same time, consumers remain in a buying mood and wages are at least halfway keeping pace with energy prices. The market experts at Deutsche Bank believe that the environment for growth stocks is becoming more positive again. Reason enough to take a closer look at three shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 31st, 2022 | 11:53 CEST
Funds will not resist here: BASF, Saturn Oil + Gas, Nordex
Sustainable investing is the trend. According to the German Federal Investment and Asset Management Association, EUR 580 billion is invested in sustainable funds in Germany alone. And the trend is rising. Younger people in particular attach great importance to sustainability. Since sustainable investing is not detrimental to returns but, on the contrary, can even be beneficial, interest is also growing among older investors. We take a closer look at three stocks!
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 25th, 2022 | 10:44 CEST
All eyes on Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank - but Aspermont has the greatest leverage
The two best-known German banks are currently in demand on the market. Why? The interest rate turnaround means that the typical bread-and-butter business with loans is profitable again. Business picks up when banks have room to manoeuvre with interest rates in positive territory. Also, the increasingly weaker environment for corporate financing at the upper end of the risk scale ensures that banks take on a more critical role as traditional intermediaries. We take a closer look at Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank, but we also have an exciting second-tier stock on our list that could become an insider tip thanks to its unique selling propositions and growth potential.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 24th, 2022 | 10:20 CEST
Monkeypox: risks and opportunities - Bavarian Nordic, Desert Gold, Varta
Supply chain problems, energy price chaos and now monkeypox? The list of disturbing news never ends. Investors need to keep a cool head in this market phase. Which construction sites are a permanent burden on the markets, where are only isolated problems still looming, and where are there possibly even surprising potholes? We have taken a close look at three stocks from different sectors. Let's go straight to the monkeypox!
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 23rd, 2022 | 10:36 CEST
Long on war with Rheinmetall, Defense Metals, BYD
Armaments are booming! As early as 2021, global military spending reached USD 2.113 trillion, according to the Stockholm-based peace research institute SIPRI. That was followed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the West's surprisingly united response. Currently, numerous weapons are arriving in Ukraine from many countries around the world. A high-ranking Russian military observer recently even said on TV that almost the whole world was against Russia. At the same time, Sweden and Finland are striving to join NATO. Additional billions for the armament sector are inevitable. We present three stocks that are booming.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 20th, 2022 | 11:35 CEST
Capital increase? What you need to know! TUI, Triumph Gold, Steinhoff
To be successful as a company, you need not only motivated employees, functioning machines and brilliant ideas, but also capital. Investments are the cornerstone for growth and success on the stock market. But why are companies that raise "fresh money" on the market regularly punished? Is it possibly related to communication and how the funds are used? We take a closer look at three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 19th, 2022 | 10:52 CEST
Quick percentages? We have the shares: Plug Power, Erin Ventures, Varta
Fallen angels are almost an investment category of their own on the stock market - after all, even the most tired crutch on the floor usually completes a rebound. But today, in particular, investors should take a close look: Where is the proverbial "dead cat bounce" looming, where is it possible that things will go significantly up again, and where does a historic opportunity beckon? To answer these questions, investors need to go into detail - and develop a feel for sentiment.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 18th, 2022 | 12:53 CEST
Big percentages thanks to platform strategy: Amazon.com, Defence Therapeutics, Nordex
A central principle of the platform economy is to bring together different user groups and thus create synergies. What sounds a bit dry quickly becomes interesting, especially from an investor's point of view. For example, when different car models are based on one and the same platform, or when several diseases can be effectively combated thanks to one and the same technology. The unique aspect for investors: If these synergies come to fruition and a business succeeds in scaling, high returns are possible. We cite three stocks as examples.
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