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 1st, 2021 | 10:35 CEST
ProSiebenSat.1, wallstreet:online, FlatexDEGIRO: Investing in the power of the media
When Sebastien Thill of Moldovan Champions League participant Sheriff Tiraspol scored the 2-1 winning goal against Real Madrid at the time-honored Bernabeu Stadium a few days ago, the euphoria knew no bounds. When Thill glanced at his smartphone in the hours after the final whistle, the Luxembourger must have been amazed once again: He had received hundreds of messages via social media. The example of the footballer, who was largely unknown until a few days ago, vividly illustrates the power of the media. Just a few seconds in the spotlight are enough to draw millions of people's attention to a topic. The three companies we are presenting today show that money can also be made from this phenomenon.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 30th, 2021 | 22:51 CEST
BIGG Digital Assets: When a growth machine goes mainstream
When new technology catches on, regulation tends to lag behind. In the financial sector, the relevant authorities must approve new products or processes. Otherwise, investors quickly find themselves operating in a gray area. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have been experiencing increasing regulation for several years. Nerds and activists of the first hour fear the independence of the currencies, and investors see the chance for new investment opportunities. In some cases, crypto is already considered a new asset class today. Canadian blockchain company BIGG Digital Assets received welcome news from Canadian regulators today. Netcoins, BIGG's wholly-owned subsidiary, became a regulated crypto exchange in Canada today. This makes BIGG Digital Assets the only listed Company in Canada to offer access to a regulated trading venue for digital currencies based on blockchain technology. So what does this mean for the stock?
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 30th, 2021 | 11:36 CEST
Infineon, AdTiger, Alibaba: China as a huge comeback opportunity
Digital business models have enormous advantages. One of the most important trump cards is scaling. Once a digital product is established on the market, more and more customers can acquire it without much effort. While classic industrial products depend on new factories, digital players simply buy in computing or storage capacity and serve the new demand at lightning speed. We have selected three exciting stocks related to digitalization.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 30th, 2021 | 10:32 CEST
Nordex, TalkPool, Varta: Where things could soon be looking up again
Technology is changing our lives. Anyone who builds a house today thinks along the lines of sensors and networked control units. Thermostats can be used to create a pleasant indoor climate and save energy at the same time. Even windows can be equipped with sensors. Not to mention the endless possibilities for home security. The private sector is thus experiencing what has already begun in industry under the buzzword Industry 4.0. Since this trend is far from over, it is worth taking a closer look at companies around digital and sustainable technologies.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 29th, 2021 | 10:18 CEST
Rheinmetall, Almonty Industries, Siemens Healthineers: Here the signs point to growth
In 2019, the world's nations spent a whopping USD 1917 billion on armaments. That is more than they have spent since 1988, stresses the Stockholm-based International Peace Research Institute. Germany increased its spending more than any other country in the process. The incidents in Afghanistan have shown that it is of great importance to be able to act if one wants to play a role on the international stage. The pandemic shows that health can also take on a global dimension. Here, too, experts expect rising expenditures. Reason enough to take a closer look at well-known representatives of both sectors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 28th, 2021 | 10:37 CEST
Intel, BrainChip, AMD: A chip like the human brain
Chips are in short supply. When assembly lines in Wolfsburg, Munich or Sindelfingen come to a standstill because of a shortage of inexpensive semiconductors, it is frustrating for the German automotive industry. But powerful chips and processors with entirely new architecture are also urgently needed for future technology. Machine learning and artificial intelligence are also placing new demands on chipmakers. We profile three titles.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 27th, 2021 | 10:46 CEST
BioNTech, Meta Materials, Bayer: Rich with innovations
A new car manufacturer or a new networked fitness device can trigger hype on the stock market. But the opportunities are even greater when companies bring genuine innovations to market. These include new active ingredients, pharmacological processes or pioneering achievements by engineers. We present innovators of yesterday, today and tomorrow and shed light on their growth prospects.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 24th, 2021 | 10:26 CEST
VERBIO BioEnergie, Sierra Grande Minerals, Barrick Gold: Where timing is almost irrelevant
The markets have been in a celebratory mood since the crash following the outbreak of the pandemic. Slowly, however, critical voices are multiplying. Events such as the imbalance of China Evergrande and also the rising inflation are worrying investors. And now, the US Federal Reserve is threatening to raise interest rates in the coming year. How should investors deal with this situation? We present three hot stocks and explain how they fit the market.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 23rd, 2021 | 11:21 CEST
China Evergrande, MAS Gold, Barrick Gold: How to find crisis insurance
The disaster surrounding the Chinese real estate developer China Evergrande is spreading far and wide - even the Deutsche Bank share took a beating at the start of the week. The concerns are obvious: if the Chinese real estate market has to put on the brakes, companies here in Germany could also suffer indirectly. No matter what happens with China Evergrande, the case shows that it pays for investors to hedge against black swans. We explain how this works.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 22nd, 2021 | 12:04 CEST
Nordex, PuriflOH, JinkoSolar: Investing in a better world
To make the world a better place. That is the concern of all entrepreneurs - although one can no doubt argue about innovations in detail. There is no doubt about renewable energy and clean water. Every innovation in these areas pays off not only monetarily but in a variety of ways. We profile three stocks that are doing good.
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