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 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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Commented by Nico Popp on September 22nd, 2021 | 10:28 CEST
BP, Saturn Oil + Gas, Gazprom: Where growth meets low valuations
The climate turnaround is coming, but it will not happen overnight. One raw material that will be needed for a long time to come is oil. OPEC recently increased its demand forecast for 2022 by 4.2 million barrels - every day. The oil companies, which are currently valued low on the stock market, will therefore continue to earn good money for a long time to come. But here, too, the companies with the edge are those that are flexible and have a sustainable focus. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 21st, 2021 | 10:37 CEST
China Evergrande, Desert Gold, Deutsche Bank: What investors need to watch out for now
When the real estate bubble burst in the US more than ten years ago, the crisis was already looming months ahead. Some hedge funds fell to their knees. In addition, there were other indications that only a few market experts heeded. Today, the situation is similar. Many market participants see the fate of the Chinese real estate group Evergrande as an isolated event - similar to the proverbial sack of rice. But the risk of at least a temporary shock is real. We list risks and outline a possible profiteer.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 20th, 2021 | 10:25 CEST
Drägerwerk, Royal Helium, Bayer: These shares are stepping on the gas
Chemical products and gases are essential products for industry. These primary products are a good indicator of the current economic situation. Shortages are currently prevalent here as well. We explain why and outline three stocks related to this topic.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 17th, 2021 | 13:43 CEST
NEL, dynaCERT, Volkswagen: Where hydrogen has not yet been written off
Will hydrogen become a climate saver in homes? Or will it revolutionize the propulsion technology of ships and trucks? Even if hydrogen has lost some of its fantasy in recent months, the energy carrier is still on the agenda of many inventors and engineers. We introduce three companies that are - sometimes more and sometimes less - involved with hydrogen.
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