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 7th, 2021 | 15:29 CEST
NEL, Enapter, Plug Power: Three hydrogen stocks - two opinions
Hydrogen is a technology of the future. If renewable energies are used to produce hydrogen, then the energy carrier is even really clean. Especially when it comes to large vehicles, such as ships or trains, hydrogen can show its strengths. Hydrogen can also be used in trucks. Other areas of application include decentralized energy supply. We introduce three companies around hydrogen and explain how to view their respective shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 6th, 2021 | 11:34 CEST
Bayer, XPhyto Therapeutics, Pfizer: Here comes the blockbuster of the 4th wave
Hygiene sluices, rapid tests, disinfectants and vaccines - what was more familiar to laboratory staff or doctors a few years ago has become our daily bread since the outbreak of the pandemic. It stands to reason that the new normality would also leave its mark on the stock market. Indeed, the shares of major pharmaceutical companies have already risen. However, there are still newcomers with considerable potential. Growth companies, in particular, could benefit from the hype surrounding hygiene and health.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 5th, 2021 | 12:08 CEST
BYD, Kodiak Copper, Varta: E-car investments - here is how investors reduce risks
Copper is the metal of the past fifteen months. Why? Quotations stabilized early on after the Corona Crash. At first, only industry insiders took notice of this relative strength. But it was the starting signal for a copper rally, unlike anything the industrial metal has seen in a long time. From the low in 2020 to the high in 2021, copper has climbed by almost 140%. Which trends are responsible for this, and how investors can invest.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 2nd, 2021 | 13:35 CEST
Netflix, wallstreet:online, Commerzbank: Where shareholders get their money's worth
'Something to do with media' - years ago, this was the career goal of many graduates. But the reality in the media industry at the time was anything but dreamlike: The Neuer Markt went belly-up, and the media industry also had to cut back. Added to this was digitization, which turned many traditional business models upside down. In the meantime, however, the industry has consolidated - and is setting out for new shores.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 2nd, 2021 | 13:04 CEST
Barrick Gold, Desert Gold, Steinhoff: Knowledge instead of hope and fear
Gold has recently gone under the wheels, but that does not necessarily mean anything. The experts at Commerzbank are still sticking to their gold price forecast of USD 2,000 by the end of the year. Given the recent correction, the potential for price gains is therefore even greater. We outline how investors can invest based on two companies from the gold sector. We then distinguish speculative gold investments from gambler stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 1st, 2021 | 11:12 CEST
Siemens Healthineers, Royal Helium, Linde: Three stocks with momentum
Good health is the most valuable commodity. Especially those who have everything materially want nothing more than to remain healthy in the case of illness. People are also becoming more circumspect when it comes to preventive checkups. A few years ago, the cliché prevailed that men, in particular, gave doctors a wide berth. Today, prevention and regular checkups are considered a must. In this context, imaging techniques are becoming increasingly important: Whether an intervertebral disc or cardiovascular problem - modern medical technology equipment allows doctors to closely monitor and make the appropriate diagnoses.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 30th, 2021 | 13:59 CEST
Gazprom, Theta Gold Mines, Yamana Gold: Which commodities are the best?
Commodity prices have always been considered an indicator of fundamental changes in the global economy. It is not for nothing that the price of copper is known as "Dr. Copper" because of its role as an economic indicator. Oil and gold also have a signaling effect: when the energy commodity rises, it stands for an intact global economy and incipient inflationary tendencies. Gold is also an inflationary metal in a certain sense. Added to this is the property as crisis insurance. But which commodities are best suited for investment? We run through three scenarios using companies as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 30th, 2021 | 11:04 CEST
BP, NewPeak Metals, Nordex: Three shares with energy
The energy turnaround offers excellent opportunities - that is what you read in many media reports. Indeed, regenerative energy has a great appeal - it does not produce any CO2 emissions. But this is not entirely true. The production of solar panels and wind turbines requires raw materials. Only when these are also produced in a climate-neutral way are regenerative energy sources genuinely sustainable. At the same time, oil and gas still play a significant role in the energy mix. We outline three companies involved in this complex of topics and also examine investment opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 29th, 2021 | 14:04 CEST
SAP, Barrick Gold, GSP Resource: How to invest smartly
Stocks rise and rise. A little more than a year ago, the hope that not everything would be so bad in the end boosted share prices. The end of the pandemic now seems to be near. Linked to this is the hope that the future will bring many new things and that established companies, in particular, will be able to secure a large piece of the pie. But which sectors are exciting? We take a look at two different industries and discuss the opportunities and risks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 28th, 2021 | 11:15 CEST
Pfizer, Sartorius, Defence Therapeutics: Health as an investment opportunity
Tremendous opportunities lie dormant in biotech companies. New therapeutic approaches are suitable for fighting civilization diseases such as cardiovascular problems, cancer and Alzheimer's. In recent years, there has been a whole series of scientific breakthroughs. Some studies have shown phenomenal possibilities. It is now up to innovative companies to turn laboratory findings into practical clinical results. For shareholders, the opportunities are plentiful.
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