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 July 28th, 2021 | 10:14 CEST
Barrick Gold, Mineworx, TUI: Summertime is investment time
Invest or consume? Given the difficult months many of us have had, it would be understandable to unwind now: sun, beach and sea beckon despite rising numbers. But it may also make sense to think more long-term in the face of rapid change. Central banks are allowing more inflation and the printing press continues to run fast. Especially in the current summer lethargy, this can be an opportunity for people with foresight.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 28th, 2021 | 06:05 CEST
Interview Troilus Gold: "We are convinced that Troilus is more than just a mine".
Mines with an annual production volume of more than 200,000 ounces of gold and a mine life of more than 20 years are rare - especially in safe regions. Troilus Gold is advancing such a project in Quebec, Canada. In this interview, CEO Justin Reid explains why his Company keeps drilling despite a resource of 8.1 million ounces of gold, what role copper plays for the Company, and why as a shareholder of Troilus Gold, he sees himself in a very good position, especially with a view to the coming months.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 27th, 2021 | 10:20 CEST
NEL, dynaCERT, Daimler: The winners of the mobility revolution
Whether with hydrogen or with battery technology, mobility is transforming. In this article, we discuss where the journey could lead, why established automakers are gaining ground with ambitious plans, and whether there are still innovative solution providers around the mobility of the future that the market has not yet noticed.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 26th, 2021 | 09:48 CEST
NEL, Pure Extraction, Volkswagen VZ: Where one piece of news can change everything
Sustainability is one of those things - The closer you look, the more complex the situation becomes. Just recently, a study by the non-governmental organization ICCT showed that even hydrogen vehicles fueled with green hydrogen could have sustainability flaws. The reason: the tanks are sometimes made of carbon fibers. Their production can generate about as many greenhouse gases as the production of batteries for e-cars. We look at three stocks related to hydrogen and mobility and explain what opportunities investors can associate with them.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 23rd, 2021 | 10:40 CEST
Daimler, Theta Gold Mines, Barrick Gold: Long-term opportunities lurk here
Raw materials and certain primary products are in short supply. The automotive industry is a good example of this. Here, the post-Corona boom is not picking up speed because necessary semiconductors are not available. In some cases, companies from the automotive sector have already concluded their own contracts with chip manufacturers to lift the emergency. We show whether there are nevertheless winners in the auto industry and explain the developments for which the scarcity of chips and other preliminary products could have a signal effect.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 22nd, 2021 | 09:41 CEST
American Water Works, Memiontec, Rio Tinto: Solid Company operating in a booming region
Water is a precious commodity - a fact now remembered since the recent flood disaster in parts of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia. People without access to clean water are more likely to suffer from infectious diseases. What is only an issue here for a few weeks after natural disasters is sadly commonplace in other regions. It is not without reason that access to clean drinking water has long been a human right. Protecting water supplies is also a duty for companies. It is no wonder that investments in clean water can yield good returns.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 21st, 2021 | 11:00 CEST
Standard Lithium, Almonty Industries, Newmont: Invest in the super commodity
Achieving climate change requires political will and suitable raw materials. Solar cells, wind turbines and batteries for electric cars and associated motors rely on critical metals. This new industrial demand is turning the raw materials market upside down. Added to this is general progress: new processes often require new raw materials, whether in medical technology or research. Reason enough to keep an eye on the raw materials sector.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 20th, 2021 | 13:42 CEST
Siemens Healthineers, Cardiol Therapeutics, CureVac: Where there is music to be heard by the end of the year
Health is the highest good. Anyone who has ever experienced people having the "plug pulled" on them overnight can undoubtedly relate to this truism. Fortunately, medicine in this country is able to provide a quick remedy. A wide range of options are available for both diagnosis and therapy. In addition to laboratory analyses, imaging procedures also ensure that disease patterns can be narrowed down and, thus, treatments can be carried out in a targeted manner. Although our drugs are already powerful, new, more innovative approaches are emerging all the time. This development is also benefiting investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 19th, 2021 | 09:49 CEST
NIO, EuroSports Global, Porsche: You have never thought of e-mobility like this before
Tomorrow's mobility is electric. The promises of electromobility are great. Clean vehicles, gliding along the roads with almost no noise and possibly even driving autonomously. But there is also another side to electromobility. Companies such as Porsche and EuroSports Global want to electrify driving pleasure. Tesla's chic Roadster shows that there is a market for this.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 19th, 2021 | 05:00 CEST
Interview Defence Therapeutics: Platform strategy the key to success
Defence Therapeutics is committed to delivering active ingredients precisely where they work best: directly into the affected cells. To this end, the Company has developed its Accum™ technology, which can "piggyback" active ingredients or vaccines and deliver them to affected cells. As a second mainstay, Defence Therapeutics also produces vaccines. The Company has already achieved significant results against cancer in mice. In this interview, President and CEO Sébastien Plouffe outlines the underlying platform and what the Company is working on in the future.
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