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 January 26th, 2023 | 20:07 CET
Gold and war - rethink now! Barrick Gold, Globex Mining, Rheinmetall
Gold is shining again. The weaker dollar and the existing geopolitical risks are boosting the precious metal. But how should investors invest? What opportunities are there off the beaten track? And: Given the crises, does gold have to be in the portfolio? We highlight three hot stocks and provide insights and outlooks on the gold price and the overall geopolitical situation.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 25th, 2023 | 13:56 CET
JinkoSolar, Volkswagen, Meta Materials: The growth stock that has it all
The media success of the AI tool ChatGPT has once again shown that innovations move people. The future is also in demand again on the stock market: growth companies are making significant gains and developing their own momentum. We present a company that can drive both innovative Greetech companies and long-established industrial stocks with its technology. The Company, listed on the Nasdaq, has nothing less than a revolution on offer. We will explain exactly what it is all about in three minutes.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 24th, 2023 | 16:04 CET
Hydrogen vision or greenwashing? Amazon, First Hydrogen, Plug Power
Nowadays, various sustainability projects are under criticism, for example, when companies invest in forests to offset their CO2 emissions. Even the EU Commission has been accused of greenwashing following its decision to classify natural gas as sustainable. The critical discourse that has now been initiated could put many companies under scrutiny. We explain where sustainability is just PR and where the hydrogen vision can become a reality.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 19th, 2023 | 11:16 CET
The market for electricity storage to pick up speed by 2030: RWE, Nordex, Altech Advanced Materials
Being in on the action from the start is the dream of many investors. Imagine: Having bought shares of Amazon or Alphabet decades ago - you could also get rich with BYD over the decades. But there are new opportunities. By 2030, stationary energy storage will be the next big thing. Electricity grids must be stable, and energy from renewable sources must be stored for this purpose. Recently, RWE brought new giant batteries online and is planning much more. For some companies, enormous opportunities are emerging.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 18th, 2023 | 19:01 CET
E-cars? Here comes the next big thing! Mercedes-Benz, Almonty Industries, Varta
Going on vacation with an electric car? For traditionalists, that is out of the question - after all, you need to get to your destination as quickly as possible. New technology now wants to charge batteries to over 90% in 5 minutes. It takes longer to get out and buy a Snickers bar! We explain the background, think out of the box and track down shares that can profit!
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 17th, 2023 | 16:30 CET
Blackout warning in the south - here's what's behind it: BASF, Manuka Resources, NEL
Last Sunday, operators of power grids in Baden-Württemberg advised people to refrain from unnecessary power consumption from 5 pm onwards because otherwise, energy would have to be imported from abroad. Plans around the mandatory installation of smart electricity meters had previously been made public. This shows that the energy transition is coming - whatever the cost. We look at three shares with a green future at exciting chart points.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 11th, 2023 | 13:00 CET
E-mobility - is it all over? BYD, Power Nickel, Varta
"E-cars will disappear just as quickly as they came." Boom! This statement by Georg Brasseur, emeritus professor of Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems at Graz University of Technology, is currently making waves. But what drives the retired scientist to make this statement? And what are the consequences for the battery industry and investors? We shed some light on the matter - and even point out opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 10th, 2023 | 11:42 CET
A wake-up call for gold - China as an indicator: Deutsche Bank, Alerio Gold, JinkoSolar
For years, gold has not been as exciting as it is today. Why? Central banks, like the Bank of China, have recently been bullish on gold. In addition, many economies will slide into recession in 2023 - traditionally, a good environment for gold. We look at the past, pick up on current facts and explain which stocks have potential.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 9th, 2023 | 17:42 CET
A look at what the hydrogen deal with Norway means: NEL, Volkswagen, dynaCERT
Those in the import-export business usually know how to cut a deal in business terms. Sometimes entrepreneurs in this industry are also a bit shady - at least, that is the image attached to them. Now Norway wants to get into the import-export business in a big way. In the next three minutes, we explain what is at stake, why the deal is important for the hydrogen sector and how investors can profit from it.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 27th, 2022 | 06:00 CET
Interview with rare earths company Auxico Resources: "We are solving the problem of dependence on China today."
Auxico Resources has three promising rare earth projects and potential for cash flows across multiple jurisdictions. In the interview, President and CEO Frederick Kozak explains how the Company plans to generate even more revenue as early as 2023, how existing partnerships will help on the road to production, and why Auxico Resources sees itself as a solution provider around the climate and energy transition.
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