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 June 22nd, 2022 | 13:01 CEST
Crisis investments? Pharmaceutical stocks in check: Bayer, XPhyto, Pfizer
Many investors want solid foundations for their portfolios when the market is in turmoil. Pharmaceutical stocks have always been considered largely detached from the overall market - after all, our health is not subject to market cycles. We explain whether this assumption is correct and how investors can now invest in stocks from the sector, using three shares as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 22nd, 2022 | 12:32 CEST
Market-independent returns? This is how it's done! Valneva, NervGen, BioNTech
When the stock market is in high gear, it is time for cool heads. Even if many managers are suspected of only having an eye on the next few quarters, there are still some decisions with far-reaching consequences, especially in the case of takeovers and mergers. Most recently, Pfizer acquired a stake in the vaccine manufacturer Valneva. The share price performance to date did not suggest such a step. Here is why the decision could still pay off for shareholders and what signal effect the deal will have.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 15th, 2022 | 12:46 CEST
Hydrogen. Hope and facts: Plug Power, dynaCERT, NEL
Hydrogen has a future. The emission-free energy carrier shows its strengths, above all, when it is produced with green electricity. This so-called "green" hydrogen is currently in demand again on the stock market. Although there has been some irritation and price slides in the wake of the turnaround in interest rates, companies such as Plug Power and NEL are positioning themselves aggressively in the market. That might also offer prospects for former gambler darling dynaCERT. But first, let's look at the big players in the business.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 14th, 2022 | 12:26 CEST
Unheeded crisis signals! What is next: BioNTech, Lufthansa, Triumph Gold
There are always comeback stocks on the stock market. The airports are full of travellers who are being drawn to distant countries. So the tourism industry, and airlines too, could almost strap themselves in for a comeback. If only it weren't for the new BA.5 virus variant, which has infected large parts of the population in Portugal within a very short time. It seems investors have to choose between travel stocks and pandemic stocks when looking for comeback stocks - or is there a laughing third party?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 14th, 2022 | 11:06 CEST
These are the stocks where the action is: TUI, Globex Mining, Varta
Which stocks are hot right now? These days we are experiencing a real boost in many areas. People are rushing outside, flocking to festivals and flying off on vacation again. The normality of 2019 may just be good enough for the 2022 vacation season. But initial warnings of a pandemic comeback are unsettling investors. We present three stocks from different sectors and explain why they could be booming right now.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 13th, 2022 | 10:40 CEST
Stocks on the brink - here is how you can trade: thyssenkrupp, Nevada Copper, K+S
When companies are on the brink of collapse, it is usually already over for the stock market: As a rule, share prices react quickly to corporate distortions. Sometimes, however, these difficulties are only anticipated by the market and exaggerated in the context of the overall market. One such example is thyssenkrupp. The Company currently has its back to the wall again. We look at the situation and draw parallels with comparable companies at differing stages.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 9th, 2022 | 13:32 CEST
Where strong brands meet good concepts: Apple, Pathfinder Ventures, Deutsche Bank
When technology giant Apple unveils something new, it is still something of a happening. Recently, the new M2 chip for Macbooks was launched. Its promise: faster computing power, short memory access times and advantages in AI applications. It is good news for Apple fans - after all, applications around graphics and video are particularly demanding and require powerful hardware. But Apple is more than a hardware supplier: iTunes is indispensable for many users and remains an essential foundation for Apple's success. We present other stocks that could be on the verge of a boost thanks to digitization and strong brands.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 8th, 2022 | 14:13 CEST
Battery game-changers with relative strength: Mercedes-Benz, Altech Advanced Materials, Varta
Last September, for the first time, more electric cars were registered in Germany than diesel. And rightly so! A study by the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich compared 790 vehicle models. These included gasoline, diesel, hydrogen cars, hybrids and fully electric vehicles. The result: if the entire life cycle of a car and its recycling are taken into account, electric cars are the most sustainable. So there can only be one way forward for the auto industry. We present three shares that can profit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 7th, 2022 | 12:53 CEST
Access. How companies are poaching in Africa: BYD, Almonty Industries, JinkoSolar
To understand the world, one should take a holistic view. Sometimes, only news from Germany is not enough for that. In Asia, in particular, decisions of great significance are sometimes made that hardly play a role in the German media. For example, the huge investment planned by the carmaker BYD in six lithium mines in Africa. We rank the measure and discuss three exciting stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 1st, 2022 | 10:01 CEST
Markets running now: TUI, MAS Gold, NEL
Inflation, economic slump...but wait! Things are not quite that bad for the markets! In the US, inflation is losing momentum. At the same time, consumers remain in a buying mood and wages are at least halfway keeping pace with energy prices. The market experts at Deutsche Bank believe that the environment for growth stocks is becoming more positive again. Reason enough to take a closer look at three shares.
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