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 November 16th, 2022 | 10:25 CET
Study shows how young people consume - TUI, Pathfinder Ventures, Amazon
Back in the 1980s, sunburn, cheese hedgehogs and bocce ball on the beach were simply part of the package for vacationers. Today, a vacation can be a bit more than that. Individual experiences and new cultures are in demand. As a study by the payment provider Klarna shows, young people, in particular, save significantly more than older generations in relation to their income. The most common savings goals are vacations, housing and pensions. Reason enough to take a closer look at some consumer stocks and their prospects.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 15th, 2022 | 13:30 CET
This hydrogen news moves the share prices today: dynaCERT, Morphosys, Varta
When news moves prices, chart analyses and analysts' assessments are invalidated in one fell swoop. Today, momentum is building for the hydrogen stock dynaCERT. The reason: The Company, together with its new distribution partner, has announced deliveries to renowned mining groups. Among them are Vale, Nexa Resources and Antamina, one of the ten largest mining companies in the world. Is this a breakthrough for HydraGEN™ technology? We shed light on the exciting situation surrounding dynaCERT and also use the examples of MorphoSys and Varta to explain how investors can react when everything suddenly changes.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 15th, 2022 | 13:28 CET
500% return on investment? Here is how! Cantourage Group, Aspermont, Deutsche Bank
The Cantourage Group share shows that the stock market keeps writing spectacular stories. The cannabis startup has gained around 500% within the first two days of trading - from EUR 6.48 last Friday, it peaked at over EUR 33. But what is the secret of the new weed giant's success? We analyze and draw parallels - is the next Cantourage already lurking around the corner?
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 14th, 2022 | 10:25 CET
Gamechanger stocks - Here, everything is different overnight! Heidelberger Druck, Manuka Resources, BYD
Analysts have to adjust their models when companies announce a new business segment or make an acquisition virtually overnight. But it often remains unclear what the change will bring. For investors with vision, this holds tremendous opportunities! Why? Investors can get in at a low price and let the returns flow. As word of new developments spreads, there is also a safety buffer on the downside. We present three shares that stand for positive change!
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 11th, 2022 | 11:36 CET
Jim Cramer warns, rally in the wings: Amazon, Commerzbank, Tocvan Ventures
The German Retail Association reports that Christmas sales this year could suffer from poor consumer sentiment. The culprit - who would have thought - inflation. We explain that the fight against inflation is anything but a foregone conclusion and how investors can potentially make a big profit from the current mixed situation, using the three shares below as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 9th, 2022 | 10:07 CET
The second Rock Tech Lithium? This is how Mercedes-Benz profits! Jack of all trades Infinity Stone Ventures
Anyone who has followed analysts' reports on lithium over the past few years knew that the price of this critical raw material for batteries was about to rise exponentially, reminiscent of the gloomiest forecasts of the pandemic - only extremely positively. Putting the actual price curve next to it shows that lithium has shot up almost vertically in recent years and has already reached the level of the 2030 forecasts. Using three stocks as examples, we outline what this means and how investors can take advantage of this market anomaly.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 8th, 2022 | 12:24 CET
Hydrogen trends for the radar! NEL, First Hydrogen, Plug Power
Hydrogen, or green hydrogen, to be more precise, is an explosive mixture. In the past few days alone, reports around spectacular developments have multiplied. Researchers in Belgium have unveiled a solar hydrogen module that can produce the coveted substance directly from solar energy and the water vapour in the air. At the same time, tractor manufacturer Fendt presented engines that can also run on hydrogen. And in Birmingham, UK, a hydrogen van is ready and waiting, which could be just the thing for delivery giants like Amazon. We shed light on three exciting hydrogen-related stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 7th, 2022 | 13:12 CET
The revolution for the portfolio: Meta Platforms, Meta Materials, BYD
The ancient Greeks have always been popular with investors. On the one hand, key figures such as beta, gamma or theta make it clear how warrants behave; on the other hand, a look at the ancient Greeks allows for interesting word creations, for example, when it comes to new companies. The prefix "meta" describes either a change or a higher level. In this article, we highlight two companies that have used this Greek syllable. We explain which shares stand for revolutions and where investors should better steer clear of meta-levels.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 3rd, 2022 | 13:05 CET
Fear is spreading: Volkswagen, Varta, Altech Advanced Materials
Consulting firms like Roland Berger see the automotive industry undergoing a "triple transformation." No wonder large automotive groups are doing everything possible to become fit for the future. In addition to model electrification, digitization and greater sustainability are also playing a role in the battle for tomorrow's customers. Over the next three minutes, we explain what role technical innovations play in this.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 2nd, 2022 | 11:29 CET
Castles in the Air to Cash Cows: Meta Platforms, Desert Gold, Varta
When Microsoft launched the first version of Windows decades ago, the Company was just one of many in the market for IT systems. When Apple introduced the iPhone, representatives of Nokia, among others, smiled at the novel phone without buttons. And today? Microsoft is the leader in PC operating systems, and phones without buttons are the absolute standard. We look at three stocks and analyze where today's castles in the air could become tomorrow's Cash Cows.
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