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 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 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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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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