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 March 15th, 2021 | 07:14 CET
Interview with PsyBio CEO: Biotech newcomer tackles mental illnesses
The U.S. biotech company PsyBio is focusing on active ingredients to combat depression and other mental illnesses. To this end, it is conducting research around psilocybin, an active ingredient derived from so-called magic mushrooms, which the company can produce itself inexpensively thanks to specially developed and patented processes using bacteria. Co-founder and CEO Evan Levine is certain that these active ingredients have what it takes to revolutionize the market for psychotropic drugs and bring great benefits to patients.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 12th, 2021 | 08:43 CET
Barrick Gold, Scottie Resources, Yamana Gold: Not only gold shines here
Quite a few market observers expect commodities to be at the beginning of a new supercycle. Recent inflation data also suggests that commodity prices will continue to rise. According to some observers, if inflation picks up speed in times of global lockdowns, this must be a significant signal for the post-crisis period. Indeed, the world is poised for a major return to normalcy in the second half of 2021. We highlight stocks that already look promising given this starting point.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 11th, 2021 | 08:50 CET
Zalando, RYU Apparel, Aurelius: A comeback is in the air
The stock market is a daily business. What's hot today can be out tomorrow. It is similar in fashion, making it all the more important for investors to keep a cool head and not overinterpret every development. The market often lures us onto the wrong track with its capers. Inexperienced investors in particular then make the wrong decisions. We present three comeback stocks and explain how investors can act.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 10th, 2021 | 09:56 CET
Varta, JinkoSolar, Nevada Copper: This is where speculators find what they are looking for
New technology has turned many things upside down on the stock market in recent years. First, Alphabet, Apple and Facebook conquered the world, and then Tesla, BYD and NIO followed suit. In the wake of these disruptive companies, numerous suppliers are profiting. Investors who think outside the box in time and recognize these profiteers can reap rich profits. We present three companies that operate around new technologies and are in the focus of investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 10th, 2021 | 09:27 CET
BioNTech, CureVac, Cardiol Therapeutics: Biotech rockets off the launchpad
We all know that health is the greatest good. But it is only the last year or so that we've become fully aware of the fact that everything changes during a pandemic. Work, family, leisure time - no area of life is not currently under the influence of Covid-19. But even if lockdown fatigue is slowly but surely setting in, investors should remain wide awake. In many sectors, the course is currently being set for the future - especially in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Reason enough to take a closer look at these three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 9th, 2021 | 07:20 CET
Nornickel, Kodiak Copper, BHP Billiton: From general stores to specialists
While precious metals have been consolidating for months, copper prices continue to climb. Most recently, copper started a new upward movement at the end of February and is now more expensive than it has been for decades. What is the reason for this? On the one hand, copper has always been a sought-after industrial metal. Whenever investments are made in infrastructure worldwide, copper climbs. At the same time, copper benefits from the high demand from the automotive industry. Every electric car contains around three times more copper than conventional combustion engines. We highlight three stocks that can benefit from the copper boom.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 9th, 2021 | 07:15 CET
BYD, BioNTech, Kleos Space: A new trend starts here
If you want to be successful on the stock market, you have to back those shares with prospects. Although an intact upward trend suggests that a story will be well received on the market, the fall height also increases with the price. Investors have recently had to experience this pain, especially with shares in the field of electromobility or hydrogen. Even vaccine hopefuls such as BioNTech have lost ground. Let us show you how the trend stocks are faring and which sector is only at the beginning of its trend!
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 8th, 2021 | 09:00 CET
TUI, Desert Gold, Barrick Gold: Investing solidly in the future
Rarely have Bild and Spiegel been in such agreement: the German government has failed in the pandemic. Meanwhile, there are even calls for resignations. But despite the stuttering start to vaccinations and the lack of rapid tests, one thing is sure: the pandemic will reach its end in the medium term, and with this, economists expect a boost for the economy. Which stocks will benefit most and where can investors already get a foot in the door today?
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 8th, 2021 | 07:30 CET
Rock Tech Lithium: Where Canadian Mining Meets German Engineering
Rock Tech Lithium plans to supply the German automotive industry with lithium from 2023. The Company mines the battery metal sustainably in Canada according to Western standards and does so without wasting precious water or other negative environmental impacts. In further steps, the lithium will be refined for processing in battery factories, and the Company, owned by German Chairman Dirk Harbecke, will also rely on its own patents. Harbecke explains in an interview why it is a great advantage to map the entire value chain, why the market has not yet recognized the Company's potential, and what role prominent advocates play for Rock Tech Lithium.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 4th, 2021 | 08:56 CET
Yamana Gold, Triumph Gold, Barrick Gold: Profiting from market weakness
Inflation is the hot topic again. But inflation is far from being a threat. This is probably also why the gold price is currently suffering. The reason: interest rates could rise in the long term, making bonds more attractive again compared to interest-free gold. But the past has shown that gold can often even profit from inflation when inflation rates are very high - after all, the precious metal remains the world's oldest reserve currency. The gold sector companies have tomorrow's gold in the ground with valuations far below current gold prices and that offers opportunities. We present three stocks.
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