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 June 25th, 2021 | 14:01 CEST
BYD, Siemens Healthineers, Silver Viper: Many trends in one share
Trends and hypes on the stock market are not always easy: Sometimes they are slow, then there are dynamic upward phases, and sometimes you need patience. Whether it is electromobility, renewable energy or the latest developments in medical technology, no one knows when prices will rise. What is certain, however, is that all of the industries mentioned have a future. So how do you invest? We outline three stocks around the mentioned industries.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 24th, 2021 | 11:59 CEST
Plug Power, NEL, Pure Extraction: Hydrogen on hold - here is what's next
Hydrogen is clean and suitable for storing large amounts of energy. Especially around trucks, ships and even airplanes, the technology is under discussion. Moreover, if the hydrogen is produced using renewable energies, the energy source is even essentially climate-neutral. Nevertheless, the sky is not currently full of violins for all hydrogen companies. Why? The competition is growing, and not every area of application is proving to have a promising future.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 23rd, 2021 | 15:15 CEST
BYD, Plug Power, Saturn Oil & Gas: Take a close look at the energy transition!
Everyone is talking about electromobility and hydrogen - but what does it look like in reality? There are still many combustion engines in good condition on the roads. Scrapping them cannot be sustainable. The global energy mix also shows that renewable energies are a welcome trend but by no means the rule: As reported by the International Energy Agency, oil accounted for 31.5% of primary energy supply in 2018. It is followed by coal at 26.8%, and gas at 22.8%. Fossil energy sources thus had a share of more than 80% in 2018. These energy sources will still be needed in the coming years.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 23rd, 2021 | 10:40 CEST
Deutsche Bank, Telekom, Aspermont: Here are the digitization winners
We now see in our everyday lives that digital solutions promise significant benefits: searching for a car-sharing vehicle or an electric scooter is only really fun with a smartphone. Many of the inconveniences of the Corona pandemic are also bearable, thanks to digital solutions. For example, the transmission of test results or proof of vaccination. Many traditional industries are also facing change thanks to digitalization. While large companies sometimes suffer from the change, small companies can gain market share. We outline three values.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 22nd, 2021 | 15:02 CEST
JinkoSolar, Defense Metals, Gazprom: Values for the yield kick
The fight against climate change is an ideological issue in many places. That is why there are bitter opponents of the measures. But clean energy should be in everyone's interest - at least if it is profitable to produce. Many people rightly have reservations about pushing technology onto the market solely based on subsidies. History has shown that this creates the wrong incentives and even restricts the development of technology that could become established in the long term.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 21st, 2021 | 12:06 CEST
Deutsche Bank, ThyssenKrupp, White Metal Resources: When opportunities arise from legacy issues
What will the market bring in the second half of the year? Will the takeover merry-go-round spin and blue chips continue to climb in the wake of the booming comeback economy? Or do infrastructure programs and further construction drive the steel sector? The chances are good that the economy is again breathing a breath of fresh air and is on the verge of a long-lasting upswing. Traditionally, this upswing is characterized by setbacks, particularly at the beginning. We outline how investors can invest, taking three stocks as examples.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 21st, 2021 | 11:25 CEST
BYD, QMines, Varta: Investors must now think outside the box
E-cars are back! It is not just on the roads that we see more and more electric cars. Shares related to electromobility have also been at the top of the price list again for a few days. After major car manufacturers had already ventured to move toward electromobility months ago, the air was out for some shares. Now, however, the stocks are starting to jump again. In the slipstream of BYD and Co., other shares could pick up. We present some attractive stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 18th, 2021 | 09:56 CEST
Adler Modemärkte, Steinhoff, Osino Resources: Which penny stocks have substance?
Penny stocks often have something disreputable about them - at least in Germany. As soon as a share is quoted at less than EUR 1 in Germany, it is considered to be at risk of insolvency. The reason for this is that the minimum nominal value of German stock corporations is EUR 1. Abroad, however, things are quite different: In Australia, it is not uncommon for shares to trade even below one cent. For investors who are used to this, it is anything but disreputable. In concrete terms, it all depends on the companies themselves anyway. We profile three companies that are either penny stocks or were, not long ago.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 17th, 2021 | 13:52 CEST
Daimler, Mineworx Technologies, BASF: Investing in the mobility revolution
The world keeps spinning - faster and faster, it feels. New technology is causing certain industries to rethink. Electromobility is one such catalyst: mining companies and companies from the chemical industry and other suppliers must prepare themselves because soon, most cars will run on batteries. There are great opportunities here - for carmakers who are on their toes and for resourceful experts in the field of recycling.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 15th, 2021 | 13:15 CEST
CureVac, Cardiol Therapeutics, Bayer: Healthcare for the portfolio
Biotechnology and pharmacology offer us great opportunities. For decades, the world has suffered from a few serious diseases: cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes and others. Where previously only symptoms were treated, there is now the prospect of a cure thanks to new processes. Even if it still takes a little time to reach market maturity: the innovative companies are already on the market, investors can invest.
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