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 May 3rd, 2022 | 10:41 CEST
Tech stocks - Where is the party over? Alibaba, wallstreet:online, PayPal
For years, digital business models were considered the best of the best. But the past April has punished stocks such as Alibaba and PayPal - in some cases, very significantly. The question now is: Is the age of growth companies coming to an end, or are the current prices possibly a good opportunity? And what other factors might be playing a role?
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 2nd, 2022 | 11:32 CEST
Do not ignore ESG risks: Deutsche Bank, Ximen Mining, BYD
ESG is more than electric company cars, a paperless office and avoiding unnecessary air travel. Those who take the third pillar of the ESG approach seriously must also pay attention to good corporate governance. In the criteria of the index and data providers, good "governance" is about, among other things, management structures and sophisticated control instances at the corporate level. We explain why the "G" in ESG can bring tangible benefits to investors and how investors can invest in companies with good ESG criteria.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 29th, 2022 | 06:00 CEST
Interview Phoenix Copper: Copper with certain advantages
Phoenix Copper could go into production as early as 2023 and surprise the market with its production costs and other general conditions. In an interview, CEO Ryan McDermott explains why the Company doesn't believe in making a lot of promises, why the planned Empire Open Pit project doesn't anticipate any environmental impacts, and what other potential lies dormant in the Company.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 28th, 2022 | 11:59 CEST
Never invest like Elon Musk! Twitter, Phoenix Copper, BYD
Data is the raw material of the 21st century. Looking at the war in Ukraine and the pandemic, one could also speak of information as an important raw material. After all, data has to be interpreted. In a world that is becoming increasingly complex, some data can be used to draw different and sometimes contradictory conclusions. That makes it all the more important for data to become information and for competent experts to interpret data. Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter is expected to encourage this. But what does this mean for investors?
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 27th, 2022 | 11:54 CEST
Where the sentiment is right: BioNTech, Defence Therapeutics, Amazon
If you want to sell air mattresses in November, you will not succeed even with huge discounts. It is a similar story when selecting stocks. In order to reap returns, investors need to assess the market and bet on the stocks that will be in demand in the near future. In the case of vaccine stocks, the air seemed to be out recently. But now, there are growing indications that more vaccine doses may be needed. We take a look at the sentiment of three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 26th, 2022 | 10:19 CEST
Stocks for bargain hunters: Mercedes-Benz, Power Nickel, Netflix
Share prices are falling. The mix of inflation, the war in Ukraine and the Corona problem in China is weighing on share prices. Even positive economic data in the form of a friendly ifo Business Climate Index does not help. For savvy bargain hunters, falling prices in the face of friendly economic data may even be a good sign. If the market exaggerates on the downside, there could be opportunities in quality companies. We take a closer look at three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 25th, 2022 | 11:51 CEST
Hydrogen becomes marketable: Plug Power, dynaCERT, NEL
The energy transition is a long-term project. There must be no prohibitions on thinking about it. Only about a year ago, representatives of the automotive industry rejected hydrogen. In the meantime, however, a lot has happened. The sanctions against Russia have made energy more expensive, and hydrogen is now increasingly seen as a substitute for gas. In addition, more and more hydrogen projects around logistics projects and trucks are picking up speed. Reason enough to take a close look at the industry.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 22nd, 2022 | 10:06 CEST
Investments of yesterday for tomorrow: K+S, Globex Mining, Netflix
It is better to have and not need than to need and not have - this rightly somewhat hackneyed saying is more topical than ever. Everything is in short supply, whether structural timber, metal fittings or inverters for photovoltaic systems. The first property developers are already reacting and are no longer planning so far into the future for new construction projects. The reason - galloping prices could otherwise eat up the margins. We explain how you as an investor can invest in this phase with the example of three companies below.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 21st, 2022 | 09:27 CEST
Where you can still place your trust: Deutsche Bank, Desert Gold, Newmont
Thorough research, thoughtful consideration, a sense of timing and trust are all necessary ingredients for sound investments. But time and again, companies disappoint their shareholders. Rarely does it get as bad as it did with Wirecard. Often there is a communication crisis, and announcements are just not kept. We present three stocks and analyze: Where can investors put their trust?
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 20th, 2022 | 12:04 CEST
Where the music is playing now: BioNTech, MAS Gold, Bayer
Capitalism is the best system when it comes to distributing goods effectively. Supply and demand first make scarce goods expensive and then turn them into a promising business area. That is what happened with vaccines. Today, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) is warning of an oversupply of Corona vaccines - two years ago, things looked very different. While biotech stocks such as BioNTech are being penalized, it is important to identify tomorrow's opportunities. Scarcity plays an important role here.
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