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 12th, 2022 | 10:36 CET
BYD, Altech Advanced Materials, Volkswagen: Who is as innovative as Tesla?
For years, e-cars lagged behind conventional drives in many areas: The ranges were significantly lower, and comfort remained inferior to classic combustion engines. In the meantime, however, things have changed. Chinese manufacturers, in particular, are scoring points with ranges of 1,000 km. Modern e-cars have also long been packed with gadgets that make the hearts of tech-savvy car enthusiasts beat faster. Does this mean that the development of e-cars is at an end? Not at all! We present three companies from the industry and analyze their innovative strength.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 11th, 2022 | 10:11 CET
Commerzbank, Troilus Gold, Weng Fine Art: A check on three possible future investments
There was a particular fascination with the 20s until the end of 2019: They were supposed to be colorful and full of great innovations. The months after the turn of the year 2020 have shown that things usually turn out differently than one thinks - the pandemic has turned the world upside down to this day. But despite everything, the future is unstoppable. We present three stocks that could really take off in the 2020s.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 10th, 2022 | 12:47 CET
BYD, Noram Lithium, NIO: The lithium market is developing a life of its own
Chinese state capitalism is characterized by promotion and demand. Young technology has always found good conditions in China. But as soon as companies become too powerful for Beijing, they face headwinds - or at least have to stand firmly on their own two feet. Most recently, the central government announced that it would provide less support to automakers like BYD and NIO in the future. We explain what this means for investors and whether there are alternatives.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 7th, 2022 | 12:51 CET
BioNTech, XPhyto, Valneva: 3 stocks for next week?
Omicron is slowly but surely making its presence felt in Germany. After the holidays, when first there is less testing, and secondly the fax machines in German health offices are at a standstill, the official statistics are becoming a little more accurate again. There are already signs of where the journey might be headed. If the past week's growth remains constant, the incidence could already be above the 500 mark in 7 to 10 days. Although such projections are subject to error, it is worth looking at the typical pandemic stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 6th, 2022 | 13:14 CET
Heidelberger Druck, wallstreet:online, Alibaba: When new business brings 271% returns
When companies break new ground, there are risks but also opportunities. If we look at large corporations, they have repeatedly provided innovations in the past - especially in industries where technology is advancing. Here we take a look at three companies undergoing change and explain how great the potential is and whether investors can learn anything from these examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 5th, 2022 | 09:22 CET
A portrait of three hot stocks: Rock Tech Lithium, Nevada Copper, Porsche
Shift down a gear, change lanes, and then feel the engine's thrust. Friends of sporty driving must have been relieved when the new German government presented the coalition agreement, and it did not include a speed limit. Powerful overtaking maneuvers are generally most successful with an electric car. So sustainability and driving pleasure do not have to be a contradiction in terms. But for e-cars to be truly green, they need sustainably mined raw materials and companies that can make the most of them. We present three shares that not only make driving fun on the road but also give your portfolio a boost.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 4th, 2022 | 07:00 CET
Unique opportunity in emerging markets: Nordex, Hong Lai Huat, NIO
Risk appetite is returning to the market - the DAX recently reached the 16,000 point mark again. At the same time, the focus is once again increasingly on emerging markets. The experts at the fund company Jupiter Asset Management believe that the wind could soon turn for emerging markets. Nick Payne, Head of Strategy, Global Emerging Markets Focus at Jupiter Asset Management, sums up the situation: "If the vaccination programs in emerging countries catch up, their economies will open up again quickly, which could greatly support their equity markets." But what are the options for investing? We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 3rd, 2022 | 09:08 CET
Highflyers of the year sought: Alibaba, Osino Resources, Steinhoff
The time between the years has a special magic: We come to rest and, after relaxing with the family, find the time to start thinking strategically about life planning and investing. But how does one successfully put these thoughts into practice? We present three stocks that investors could focus on with 2022 in mind and discuss whether investments are a good or a bad idea.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 27th, 2021 | 07:53 CET
RWE, Memiontec, E.ON: You know what you've got here
Utilities have long been considered boring. Then they were unpopular for a long time because of their involvement in nuclear power. That has left its mark. Utilities are still out of favor with many investors. But share price developments have long since spoken a different language. Some utilities are even benefiting from the hype surrounding renewable energy. We present three solid shares that are anything but boring.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 23rd, 2021 | 09:55 CET
Coinbase Global, Triumph Gold, Barrick Gold: Disruptions ahead - this is how crisis insurance succeeds
Inflation, sputtering supply chains, and a never-ending pandemic. Central banks face challenging tasks in the coming months. While the Fed has already clearly indicated that the interest rate trend is heading in the direction of 1%, Frankfurt a.M. is keeping a somewhat lower profile. But given the diffuse situation, it may not be such a bad idea for monetary watchdogs to keep their cards close to their chests. The current stagflation could make both expansionary and restrictive measures necessary. Crisis currencies could be a possible third way. We present three stocks.
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