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 9th, 2021 | 05:01 CET
Rock Tech Lithium, Noram Lithium, Volkswagen: The highflyers of tomorrow
Today, batteries for electric cars are still primarily imported from Asia. But soon, most batteries manufactured in Germany should also come from Germany. A number of factories are already under construction in Salzgitter, Göttingen, Erfurt, Kaiserslautern and Grünheide. All these production sites are united by the need for lithium. No wonder that this critical element is becoming increasingly expensive. Shares in lithium companies, therefore, offer opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 9th, 2021 | 05:01 CET
LVMH, Diamcor Mining, Porsche: Luxury as a safe bank
Christmas is the season for gift-giving. Especially towards the end of the year, we like to give our loved ones, business partners, and friends gifts. The last quarter is traditionally strong for shares from the consumer goods sector. Jewelry manufacturers also benefit from the end of the year. Since consumers like to give gifts regardless of the economy, and luxury, in particular, can be a bit of a cyclical business, we present stocks from this sector.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 8th, 2021 | 13:44 CET
Nordex, Osino Resources, Standard Lithium: Politics as a guarantor of returns
The markets have recovered a little after the Omicron shock. However, uncertainty remains. So how to invest? Investors can look to intact major trends that are also supported by politics. This approach could create a kind of risk buffer for turbulent times. We explain what lies behind this approach and present three possible investments as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 8th, 2021 | 07:35 CET
CoinSmart Interview: This crypto platform is unique
While many companies around blockchain and cryptocurrencies go on the hunt for completely unregulated customers, the Canadian crypto platform CoinSmart has relied on exchanges with authorities from the very beginning. Today, CoinSmart is active in 40 countries worldwide and regulated not only in Canada but also in the USA and the EU. In an interview, CoinSmart CEO Justin Hartzman explains why this approach will bring long-term benefits, how CoinSmart plans to bring traditional financial products onto the blockchain, and why the share price could soon increase fivefold.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 6th, 2021 | 13:06 CET
flatexDEGIRO, wallstreet:online, Deutsche Bank: Turbulent markets? Gains beckon here!
The coming months will be cold and dark - that much is clear when looking at the calendar. Recent restrictions on contact and the prospect of the new Corona variant Omicron suggest that the next few months could also be a bit lonely. But from an investor's point of view, there should also be something going on in winter. Volatility is already picking up on the markets. Reason enough to take a closer look at the biggest profiteers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 26th, 2021 | 10:39 CET
Hochtief, TalkPool, Bilfinger: Real estate shares and the new German government
The coalition agreement of the new German government reads ambitiously and met with a positive response from the real estate industry. Above all, the planned reduction in bureaucracy and digitization should be in the interests of all concerned - after all, analog land registers repeatedly cause errors and delays, which are quickly expensive, especially in construction. But the coalition's plans also include greener construction and stricter regulations on insulation and heating. We present three stocks and explain whether they will benefit or not.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 25th, 2021 | 11:46 CET
BB Biotech, Sativa Wellness, Carnival: Anti-aging as a megatrend
Anti-aging medicine is one of the most exciting research topics of our time. Already in 2018, Citigroup named the field as one of the ten rising topics of the future. While the pandemic has obscured many long-term ventures in the media, the work continues. People have long been optimizing and working to feel at least a little younger. We present three stocks related to biotechnology, anti-aging and wellness.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 25th, 2021 | 05:00 CET
Interview with mine operator Almonty Industries: "Tungsten makes e-cars better"
Charge faster, drive longer. Thanks to the growing use of tungsten in batteries, something that sounds like a "make a wish" for e-car drivers is becoming a reality. Almonty CEO Lewis Black explains in an interview what other role tungsten can play, how things stand with the Sangdong gigafactory project in South Korea, why the Company could not ask for a better location, and why the share is undervalued.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 24th, 2021 | 12:41 CET
BioNTech, Defence Therapeutics, Novavax: Another step towards vaccination against cancer
In Portugal and Spain, vaccination rates are higher than in Germany. There are various discussions about the reasons for this. One argument is the fact that infant mortality was high in both countries for a long time. Those who still vividly remember the stories of dead or lifelong damaged infants are less likely to think twice when the doctor calls for vaccination. The recent experience with BioNTech and other vaccines could also give a new boost to the willingness to vaccinate. It is, therefore, quite fitting that vaccines against many different diseases are now emerging on the market.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 24th, 2021 | 05:00 CET
Interview Prospect Ridge Resources: These fillets taste good to the market
Although the first drilling program is not scheduled to start until next spring, Prospect Ridge Resources and its Holy Grail project are already the center of attention. The reason: mining veteran Michael Iverson unceremoniously interrupted his retirement after seeing the analyses of initial rock samples. In this interview with Nick Luksha, President of Prospect Ridge Resources, we find out why the project can make good news even in winter, why the team plans to drill up to 20,000m in 2022, and why the movers and shakers behind Prospect Ridge Resources are taking their cue from successful pizza makers.
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