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 December 22nd, 2021 | 13:50 CET
BioNTech, Novavax, Cardiol Therapeutics: This pandemic profiteer is as cheap as can be
Omicron is coming; that much seems certain. But what does the virus mean for the stock market? Currently, the forecasts of the modelers are dominating the news. While some see it as scaremongering, others consider epidemiological models a rational approximation of what we face. Like a crystal ball, so to speak, but without the hocus-pocus. To assess the situation as an investor, it makes sense to assume neither the best nor the worst. We analyze the current viral situation and explain what this could mean for typical Corona stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 22nd, 2021 | 12:50 CET
Varta, Graphano Energy, JinkoSolar: Is the climate turnaround off?
New technology offers excellent growth potential. One just has to think of smartphones, tablets or e-cars. Today, numerous electric cars line the roads. A few years ago, electrically powered vehicles were the exception rather than the rule, and passersby would stare at the silent vehicles. By 2030, combustion engines will be the exception. We will outline what this means for investors using three stocks as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 21st, 2021 | 10:14 CET
BYD, Defense Metals, Nordex: Opportunities in a weak environment
New technology requires new raw materials. The evolution of modern batteries for e-mobility alone shows how different the raw material requirements are depending on the technology used. First, cobalt was the battery metal; now, tungsten and silicon are increasingly important. Rare earths have also always been in demand for future technologies. These are used in displays and many other applications and have long since achieved the status of critical metals. We present three companies that are active in the field of rare earths.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 20th, 2021 | 10:08 CET
Apple, Meta Materials, Daimler: Tesla looks down the tube
Innovation is everything when it comes to gaining new market share. Those who lead the way in innovation automatically have a head start that few competitors can catch up on. Just think of Apple's iPhone. By the time Samsung caught up with the Android operating system, the tastiest pieces of the pie had already been distributed: Those who have no problem spending EUR 1000 for a smartphone have often been loyal to Apple since the first years of the iPhone. And that is one of the reasons why Apple is posting good figures quarter after quarter.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 17th, 2021 | 10:18 CET
Nordex, Saturn Oil + Gas, Varta: In search of energy multipliers
The energy transition is a megatrend. The consequences of it are complex and affect almost every industry. Did you know that the BASF plant in Ludwigshafen alone needs as much electricity as Denmark? It is no wonder that the shift from fossil to renewable energy sources will not happen overnight. We look at three stocks and classify their role in the energy transition. This much is already clear: Sometimes, opportunities lurk off the beaten track.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 16th, 2021 | 10:37 CET
Daimler Truck, dynaCERT, BASF: Hydrogen powers depots
How sustainable is the German economy? As Handelsblatt recently wrote, key figures on climate damage are becoming increasingly important for investors. The newspaper lists all forty DAX companies according to their climate-warming potential. Right at the top are Linde, Volkswagen, Daimler incl. Daimler Truck and also BASF. At the other end of the ranking are SAP, Infineon and - somewhat surprisingly - E.ON. We take a closer look at two climate sinners and explain whether new technology can help these companies move forward.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 15th, 2021 | 10:47 CET
Airbus, Kleos Space, Lufthansa: Investing like Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have long been thinking in completely different spheres, as is well known. But the fact that their excursions into space can deliver tangible returns has not yet made its way to every investor. We provide an insight into a growing market and outline three stocks that earn their money above the clouds.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 15th, 2021 | 07:23 CET
Interview Barsele Minerals: 'We will cut the Gordian Knot'
Barsele Minerals operates its promising Swedish Barsele project in a joint venture with commodity giant Agnico Eagle. The project scores with high grades and the potential for up to 4 million ounces of gold. Sweden is attractive due to low energy prices and secure framework conditions. But Agnico Eagle sees its future more in North America. The necessary exploration budget to make the breakthrough at Barsele has so far failed to materialize. Now new options are opening up. In an interview, Barsele CEO Gary Cope explains the background and draws parallels to a billion-dollar company.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 14th, 2021 | 13:43 CET
PayPal, CoinSmart, Deutsche Bank: Crypto Crash? Where opportunities lurk now!
Digitalization is turning the financial world upside down. While online banking was all the rage twenty years ago, blockchain technology is now ensuring that entire business models could become obsolete in the space of just a few years. Wherever intermediaries act between buyers and sellers today, smart contracts could soon ensure the desired result: legally secure and accurate like a machine. Reason enough to take a closer look at three stocks around the blockchain revolution.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 10th, 2021 | 10:55 CET
Nordex, Troilus Gold, Gazprom: How investors cash in on climate-billions
Countries around the world are pumping billions into the expansion of renewable energies. At the same time, there is a lack of investment in fossil fuels, which are still urgently needed. We explain who is profiting from this reluctance to invest and whether, in the end, another commodity might not come out on top, using three shares as examples.
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