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 21st, 2021 | 12:06 CEST
Deutsche Bank, ThyssenKrupp, White Metal Resources: When opportunities arise from legacy issues
What will the market bring in the second half of the year? Will the takeover merry-go-round spin and blue chips continue to climb in the wake of the booming comeback economy? Or do infrastructure programs and further construction drive the steel sector? The chances are good that the economy is again breathing a breath of fresh air and is on the verge of a long-lasting upswing. Traditionally, this upswing is characterized by setbacks, particularly at the beginning. We outline how investors can invest, taking three stocks as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 21st, 2021 | 11:25 CEST
BYD, QMines, Varta: Investors must now think outside the box
E-cars are back! It is not just on the roads that we see more and more electric cars. Shares related to electromobility have also been at the top of the price list again for a few days. After major car manufacturers had already ventured to move toward electromobility months ago, the air was out for some shares. Now, however, the stocks are starting to jump again. In the slipstream of BYD and Co., other shares could pick up. We present some attractive stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 18th, 2021 | 09:56 CEST
Adler Modemärkte, Steinhoff, Osino Resources: Which penny stocks have substance?
Penny stocks often have something disreputable about them - at least in Germany. As soon as a share is quoted at less than EUR 1 in Germany, it is considered to be at risk of insolvency. The reason for this is that the minimum nominal value of German stock corporations is EUR 1. Abroad, however, things are quite different: In Australia, it is not uncommon for shares to trade even below one cent. For investors who are used to this, it is anything but disreputable. In concrete terms, it all depends on the companies themselves anyway. We profile three companies that are either penny stocks or were, not long ago.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 17th, 2021 | 13:52 CEST
Daimler, Mineworx Technologies, BASF: Investing in the mobility revolution
The world keeps spinning - faster and faster, it feels. New technology is causing certain industries to rethink. Electromobility is one such catalyst: mining companies and companies from the chemical industry and other suppliers must prepare themselves because soon, most cars will run on batteries. There are great opportunities here - for carmakers who are on their toes and for resourceful experts in the field of recycling.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 15th, 2021 | 13:15 CEST
CureVac, Cardiol Therapeutics, Bayer: Healthcare for the portfolio
Biotechnology and pharmacology offer us great opportunities. For decades, the world has suffered from a few serious diseases: cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes and others. Where previously only symptoms were treated, there is now the prospect of a cure thanks to new processes. Even if it still takes a little time to reach market maturity: the innovative companies are already on the market, investors can invest.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 15th, 2021 | 11:22 CEST
Varta, BYD, NSJ Gold: What investors should watch out for
The die is cast: Cars will go electric in the future. A clear course has also emerged in monetary policy in recent years: Central banks tolerate more inflation and stimulate the economy. Governments are also in a spending mood: infrastructure, state aid, investments for the future - at the latest since the outbreak of the pandemic, the powers that be have been governing according to the principle of "What is the cost of the world?" We present three shares that can profit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 14th, 2021 | 08:48 CEST
NEL, dynaCERT, Volkswagen: Investment ideas from conservative to speculative
The automotive industry is on the move again! Premium manufacturers, in particular, are enjoying good business. Although the trend is towards electric cars, there are alternatives, especially for trucks and other machinery: In recent months, hydrogen titles have been elevated to a pedestal in the media. But despite its good prospects, the technology is not yet ready. We explain what forms of mobility are available and how investors can invest.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2021 | 10:25 CEST
BYD, Varta, Deutsche Rohstoff: These are the stocks of the future
New technologies are turning the markets upside down. Electromobility is fundamentally changing the automotive industry. Whereas in the past, it was engine technology that mattered, today, it is the batteries that determine which cars are considered modern and which are not. The trend toward renewable energy sources is also changing as wind turbines and solar cells require many different raw materials and drive demand. We highlight three companies along the supply chain.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2021 | 09:13 CEST
Triumph Gold, Barrick Gold, Gazprom: Where 20% beckons in the week
Today, new inflation data is due in the USA. Inflation is estimated at 3.4%. But no matter how it turns out, the development of commodity prices in recent weeks and months is already pointing the way for inflation. While some observers expect that a normalization of supply chains could take some price pressure away, certain commodities are simply in short supply: wood, copper and even gold. In the case of the latter metal, rising investor demand could quickly rattle the market and tip it out of balance in favor of rising gold prices.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 9th, 2021 | 09:15 CEST
Interview Carnavale Resources: Good cards for long-term success
The Australian Company Carnavale Resources focuses on early-stage resource projects. The goal: to achieve a lot with little resources. To this end, CEO Humphrey Hale and his experienced team have acquired and are developing four projects involving platinum group metals, gold, nickel and copper. Hale explains in an interview why it is worth taking new paths in the search for raw materials, what Carnavale Resources' approach has to do with card games, and what will be important in the coming weeks and months.
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