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 January 3rd, 2022 | 09:08 CET
Highflyers of the year sought: Alibaba, Osino Resources, Steinhoff
The time between the years has a special magic: We come to rest and, after relaxing with the family, find the time to start thinking strategically about life planning and investing. But how does one successfully put these thoughts into practice? We present three stocks that investors could focus on with 2022 in mind and discuss whether investments are a good or a bad idea.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 27th, 2021 | 07:53 CET
RWE, Memiontec, E.ON: You know what you've got here
Utilities have long been considered boring. Then they were unpopular for a long time because of their involvement in nuclear power. That has left its mark. Utilities are still out of favor with many investors. But share price developments have long since spoken a different language. Some utilities are even benefiting from the hype surrounding renewable energy. We present three solid shares that are anything but boring.
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Commented by Nico Popp on December 23rd, 2021 | 09:55 CET
Coinbase Global, Triumph Gold, Barrick Gold: Disruptions ahead - this is how crisis insurance succeeds
Inflation, sputtering supply chains, and a never-ending pandemic. Central banks face challenging tasks in the coming months. While the Fed has already clearly indicated that the interest rate trend is heading in the direction of 1%, Frankfurt a.M. is keeping a somewhat lower profile. But given the diffuse situation, it may not be such a bad idea for monetary watchdogs to keep their cards close to their chests. The current stagflation could make both expansionary and restrictive measures necessary. Crisis currencies could be a possible third way. We present three stocks.
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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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