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 October 26th, 2021 | 12:05 CEST
SAP, wallstreet:online, Alibaba: Sentiment Check for Digital Shares
More and more business models are shifting to the Internet. Even traditional industries, such as trades, are benefiting from digital processes. Elsewhere, this transformation is already in full swing, such as in the financial sector. Investors have long since been trading online and only speak to their broker by phone in exceptional cases. We present three digitization stocks and examine their price potential.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 25th, 2021 | 10:37 CEST
PayPal, BIGG Digital Assets, IBM: Crypto becomes a billion-dollar business
Invest, pay, transfer: The flow of money is becoming increasingly digital. The digitization of finance began more than a decade ago. Back then, we got tired of paying small amounts for transactions on eBay via bank transfer - and signed up for PayPal. Today, this development is much further along. Cryptocurrencies and the ongoing tokenization of tangible assets have changed the financial world. All other sectors, such as healthcare, are also becoming increasingly digital. Reason enough to take a closer look at three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 22nd, 2021 | 12:47 CEST
NEL, First Hydrogen, Rock Tech Lithium: Why investors must rethink now
For months, stocks related to innovative mobility concepts lived in the shadows. After the hype of last year and the first few months of this year, the former high-flyers seemed to have run out of steam. But the wind has changed. Investors' appetite for risk is high again. A few weeks ago, the market would have shrugged its shoulders at best, but now it is attracting buyers. For investors who think speculatively, this is excellent news!
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 20th, 2021 | 12:17 CEST
TUI, Diamcor Mining, Varta: Luxury that pays off
A luxurious trip? A sporty electric coupé or perhaps timelessly beautiful jewelry? There are many ways to indulge in luxury. Some are enduring, and some are rather clumsy consumption. But even when it comes to luxury, there is no arguing about matters of taste. However, it is easier to argue when it comes to investments in companies that benefit to a greater or lesser extent from the penchant for luxury. We discuss three shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 19th, 2021 | 13:13 CEST
Plug Power, Central African Gold, Newmont: The best of both worlds
The risk appetite is back! Especially in the past week, shares around hydrogen and electromobility have climbed rapidly again. Even hydrogen stocks of the first hour were again kissed awake by the market. We highlight Plug Power, one such share, and list shares that tech-savvy investors can add to their portfolios.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 19th, 2021 | 10:46 CEST
Royal Dutch Shell, MAS Gold, Barrick Gold: Remedies for inflation and crisis
Inflation rates dwarf everything, and any buyer or tradesman has to think back a long time before he can draw a historical comparison with the current situation. However, many economists still appear relaxed: They say that the situation around fragile supply chains and scarce goods will ease next spring. Employment, which is still below pre-Corona levels today, is also expected to pick up speed then. But what if it doesn't?
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 18th, 2021 | 15:08 CEST
BYD, dynaCERT, Daimler: Alternative drives are flying again
Trends and moods are sometimes decisive on the stock market: Even a proven future technology has to lose ground when the investor crowd moves on to another industry or prefers to watch the markets from the sidelines. That is what has happened in recent months concerning electromobility and hydrogen. Even big names like BYD and Tesla corrected. However, things have been on the up again for a few days now. We explain where opportunities could lie now.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 18th, 2021 | 10:44 CEST
BioNTech, Cardiol Therapeutics, Bayer: Where triple-digit returns beckon
The pandemic is drawing to a close. Vaccination rates are high, and a new wave is - fortunately - not picking up speed. But in this environment, what is happening to many highly acclaimed pandemic stocks? Are vaccine manufacturers still interesting at the moment? We look at how the industry is faring and where opportunities can still be found.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 15th, 2021 | 10:10 CEST
MorphoSys, Sativa Wellness Group, CureVac: Healthcare investments of tomorrow
The healthcare sector is facing a reassessment. For years, especially in Germany, health care has been "fiddled with" - a reform here, a change there, but in basic terms, little has changed in the system in recent years. With the new federal government, things could start to move. Regardless of ideological trench warfare, observers can state, especially under the impression of the pandemic, that innovative treatment methods and preventive care are the most important trends for the future, along with the digitization of the healthcare system. In this context, we present three companies and highlight their opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 14th, 2021 | 13:37 CEST
ThyssenKrupp, Graphano Energy, BYD: The hype returns
Prices are rising and the economy is booming. Supply chains are not yet running smoothly again, meaning that many basic materials are expensive. But the signs for rising raw material prices are also good in the long term: New technology is driving demand, both for entirely new applications such as batteries and for infrastructure. Buildings, bridges, wind turbines - all of these will remain a topic for years to come. We present three stocks that could benefit from these developments.
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