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 1st, 2022 | 13:37 CET
These valuation firecrackers will amaze you! Porsche AG, Barsele Minerals, BASF
Many successful investors on the stock market believe that if you get in at a good price, you can almost secure half the profit. But it is not always worthwhile to enter at a low price. During a rally, for example, it can be a good idea to bet procyclically on the horses already in the lead. And today? The market is challenging. The bear market rally seems to be exhausted. We use three examples to explain the role that valuations are currently playing.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 31st, 2022 | 11:21 CET
Hydrogen shockwave and the laughing third party: NEL, dynaCERT, Mercedes-Benz
In order to store green energy and continue to use existing infrastructure, such as gas pipelines, hydrogen is more than just a beacon of hope. In the meantime, it is also clear to large industrial companies where the journey is heading. But why did the hydrogen universe tremble at the end of last week? The British hydrogen company ITM Power published a profit warning. We explain here what this means for the industry and whether there are any profiteers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 28th, 2022 | 13:18 CEST
Returns like out of this world: Meta Platforms, Kleos Space, Commerzbank
"The World Is Not Enough" is a James Bond movie title. In real life, too, the rich and powerful have long been pushing into other spheres. But where can investors expect paradisiacal conditions, and where is the threat of a long, lean period? We look at three stocks that promise investors access to new business models and do the investment check: Is it worth reaching for the stars?
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 27th, 2022 | 12:58 CEST
Buckle up for the comeback?! BYD, Globex Mining, Deutsche Bank
The markets are currently in a comeback mood. But where will the stock market stars soon shine in their old glory, and where is it only enough for a hit medley in the local disco? In order to be able to judge where the journey for fallen angels on the stock exchange floor can go, it depends first and foremost on the substance. We take a closer look at BYD, Globex Mining and Deutsche Bank and ask: Where is the journey heading?
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 20th, 2022 | 12:10 CEST
Rare Earths and the China Shock: Volkswagen, Defense Metals, Freyr Battery
Remember the Toyota Prius? According to asset manager Pictet, the hybrid car that became the vehicle of choice for supposedly sustainable-minded consumers a few years ago is the consumer product that has gobbled up the most rare earths to date. World record! But the Prius was just the beginning. Soon, all cars will be electric and thus have a battery. Will the demand for rare earths then go through the roof? Can demand still be met at all? We present three stocks related to electromobility, GreenTech and rare earths.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 19th, 2022 | 13:52 CEST
Biotech funds looking over their shoulders: Bavarian Nordic, Cardiol Therapeutics, Valneva
A recent study by Accenture shows that consumers are not willing to reduce their spending on health and wellness - even if things are not going well economically. Despite uncertainties, respondents see spending in the areas of "health" and "fitness" as "essential." Those who pay for these areas are also likely to want to exhaust all options when it comes to health insurance benefits, such as medications and vaccines. Informed patients and consumers put pressure on their doctors when new therapies are available. Health insurers, who are also in competition with each other, are taking this into account. We highlight three biotech stocks and do the investment check.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 17th, 2022 | 12:21 CEST
Defence Therapeutics, Commerzbank - Like BioNTech in March 2020?
After price shocks and recession fears, the pandemic has also been back in the public eye since last week. German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach presented the vaccination strategy for the fall - and warned of an autumn wave. On the markets, the pandemic should be over, with a few exceptions. But Corona and BioNTech are suitable blueprints for other companies. We explain where else a special boom could occur and where investors are better off being cautious.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 13th, 2022 | 11:27 CEST
Your crash, our chance: Vonovia, Aspermont, Deutsche Bank
UBS warns that real estate prices in Frankfurt am Main and Munich are too high. Industry insiders also see hard traces of braking on the real estate market elsewhere. For a long time, real estate was considered a safe investment class for the wealthy. The trend was upward for many years. Nowhere else was it so easy to park capital and generate income. But now everything is changing. Shares, like those of the real estate company Vonovia, have already come back. We shed light on the sector and show alternatives.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 12th, 2022 | 12:34 CEST
Is electric refueling getting more and more expensive? There are solutions! Mercedes-Benz, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta
Diesel is unlikely to cost less than EUR 2 per litre anytime soon. But at least modern combustion engines are considered efficient and flexible. Current media reports about electricity costs at charging stations for e-cars show a different picture. Some providers are shamelessly exploiting the shortage of charging stations and rising energy prices. Prices of EUR 0.70 per kilowatt hour are not uncommon at public charging stations. Those who fill up a lot in public areas often pay more for electromobility than for driving a combustion engine. But what does this mean for the trend toward electric driving?
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 11th, 2022 | 13:14 CEST
Demography and electricity - two birds with one stone: BASF, TubeSolar, JinkoSolar
It will not be long before there are more than 10 billion people in the world. The United Nations, for example, estimates that this could be possible in just over 30 years. But how can we meet the demands of so many people and satisfy their hunger for food, energy and prosperity? We present three shares that aim to provide answers to some of these questions and carry out an investment check.
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