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 August 16th, 2022 | 12:18 CEST
Gamechanger for chip manufacturers: Infineon, BYD, BrainChip, Volkswagen
Computer chips remain in demand. German manufacturer Infineon recently told Handelsblatt that the Company is planning deliveries with a lead time of around two years or more together with customers. As the newspaper estimates, this market situation is favorable for investors and ensures robust margins. We get to the bottom of the chip boom and explain where investors can find opportunities and where risks lie.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 15th, 2022 | 10:43 CEST
Who benefits from recession and inflation? BASF, Viva Gold, K+S
The market is currently staging a minor bear market rally. The reason: Falling energy prices and the first signs of lower inflation are fuelling hopes that the central banks may pause their interest rate turnaround sooner than expected. The prospect of a soft landing for the global economy has even sent cyclicals rising again in recent days and weeks. But what if inflation stays or the economy shrinks significantly in 2023?
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 10th, 2022 | 13:40 CEST
Gold? What matters is what you make of it: Barrick Gold, Desert Gold, Amazon
"Perfect time to buy gold?" That was the question posed by Handelsblatt a few days ago while at the same time providing good arguments for the precious metal. Although the interest rate turnaround could once again weigh on gold in the short term, the focus could then turn to the future. Experts believe that gold has opportunities again in the medium term. The experts at Goldman Sachs see the precious metal at USD 2,500. We explain how investors can invest in gold and whether there are other inflation investments.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 9th, 2022 | 13:03 CEST
From hands off to comeback: Rheinmetall, MAS Gold, Siemens Energy
When the government announces the big move, investors had better wait for the results first. Since the Rheinmetall share presented quarterly figures a few days ago, the stock has turned negative. The reason: the order books have not filled as quickly as expected immediately after Chancellor Scholz's turnaround speech. In uncertain times, we take a look at shares between hype and opportunity and highlight three shares with a unique economic cycle.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 9th, 2022 | 11:25 CEST
Invest where the money is: Deutsche Bank, Aspermont, Commerzbank
As Handelsblatt wrote yesterday, inflation may have peaked: The oil price and freight rate curves are now pointing downward again. Grain exports from Ukraine have also caused food prices to fall again. This is a ray of hope for the economy. Financial stocks, in particular, could enjoy an attractive market environment in just a few months. We highlight the two major German banks, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, and the Australian fintech and media company, Aspermont.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 8th, 2022 | 11:53 CEST
New opportunities in space: Deutsche Lufthansa, Kleos Space, Airbus
Ground staff at German airports are getting more pay, which solves a problem for Lufthansa and Co. But the personnel shortage remains. The really big opportunities are above the atmosphere anyway. In space, not only are the problems of our time being researched but solutions to pressing problems are also being developed. Unlike air travel, the competition is manageable. We explain how you can invest in aerospace.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 4th, 2022 | 13:14 CEST
Currency crash? Here's what opportunities look like! Barrick Gold, Globex Mining, PayPal
Those who bet on gold at the beginning of 2022 are sitting on single-digit losses today. The setbacks are more pronounced for classic stocks. Even blue chips have generally lost double digits. So in relative terms, gold has done very well - especially against perceived competition from the crypto camp. We present opportunities for investors to invest around alternative currencies now.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 3rd, 2022 | 13:10 CEST
Green wave for your portfolio! Meyer Burger, Erin Ventures, Shell
Renewable energy has now become largely without alternatives. The demands of energy security and climate protection mean we can hardly avoid the sun and the wind. But what opportunities are there for investing? In addition to large corporations, smaller companies are also getting involved in the market. We present three shares that are likely to benefit from the boom in "renewables".
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 2nd, 2022 | 10:57 CEST
These sources of return concern us all: Fresenius, Defence Therapeutics, BioNTech
When people receive an unexpected diagnosis or a loved one suddenly dies, our health suddenly becomes very important. Even though there is often no room for such topics in the daily lives of investors, it is worthwhile to deal with health for several reasons. On the one hand, preventive care brings the most important of all returns; on the other hand, this rather unpleasant topic in everyday life also holds opportunities if we focus on health risks and look at possible solutions. We present three stocks from the healthcare sector that deserve attention.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 1st, 2022 | 12:14 CEST
Are the hydrogen stragglers igniting now? NEL, dynaCERT, Plug Power
500 hp, a speed beyond 200 km/h, a range of 1,000 kilometers - and still only water vapor comes out of the exhaust! The dreams of environmentally conscious car enthusiasts could soon come true. In the fall, French manufacturer Hopium plans to unveil its "Machina" model. Such lighthouse projects are currently driving the entire industry. We take a closer look at the three stocks, NEL, dynaCERT and Plug Power and tap into their prospects. Let's go!
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