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 15th, 2021 | 11:22 CEST
Varta, BYD, NSJ Gold: What investors should watch out for
The die is cast: Cars will go electric in the future. A clear course has also emerged in monetary policy in recent years: Central banks tolerate more inflation and stimulate the economy. Governments are also in a spending mood: infrastructure, state aid, investments for the future - at the latest since the outbreak of the pandemic, the powers that be have been governing according to the principle of "What is the cost of the world?" We present three shares that can profit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 14th, 2021 | 08:48 CEST
NEL, dynaCERT, Volkswagen: Investment ideas from conservative to speculative
The automotive industry is on the move again! Premium manufacturers, in particular, are enjoying good business. Although the trend is towards electric cars, there are alternatives, especially for trucks and other machinery: In recent months, hydrogen titles have been elevated to a pedestal in the media. But despite its good prospects, the technology is not yet ready. We explain what forms of mobility are available and how investors can invest.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2021 | 10:25 CEST
BYD, Varta, Deutsche Rohstoff: These are the stocks of the future
New technologies are turning the markets upside down. Electromobility is fundamentally changing the automotive industry. Whereas in the past, it was engine technology that mattered, today, it is the batteries that determine which cars are considered modern and which are not. The trend toward renewable energy sources is also changing as wind turbines and solar cells require many different raw materials and drive demand. We highlight three companies along the supply chain.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 10th, 2021 | 09:13 CEST
Triumph Gold, Barrick Gold, Gazprom: Where 20% beckons in the week
Today, new inflation data is due in the USA. Inflation is estimated at 3.4%. But no matter how it turns out, the development of commodity prices in recent weeks and months is already pointing the way for inflation. While some observers expect that a normalization of supply chains could take some price pressure away, certain commodities are simply in short supply: wood, copper and even gold. In the case of the latter metal, rising investor demand could quickly rattle the market and tip it out of balance in favor of rising gold prices.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 9th, 2021 | 09:15 CEST
Interview Carnavale Resources: Good cards for long-term success
The Australian Company Carnavale Resources focuses on early-stage resource projects. The goal: to achieve a lot with little resources. To this end, CEO Humphrey Hale and his experienced team have acquired and are developing four projects involving platinum group metals, gold, nickel and copper. Hale explains in an interview why it is worth taking new paths in the search for raw materials, what Carnavale Resources' approach has to do with card games, and what will be important in the coming weeks and months.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 9th, 2021 | 08:28 CEST
NEL, Troilus Gold, K+S: After the hype is before the hype
For some time now, more and more private investors have been flocking to the trading floor. New, low-cost smartphone brokers and innovative technologies have attracted these investors. Hydrogen stocks, in particular, triggered a stock market boom in 2020. But what is next for these new stock market investors when the shares of NEL, Ballard Power and others no longer perform? Where are there still opportunities? We provide answers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 8th, 2021 | 08:25 CEST
Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Sierra Growth: Of fast money and true values
Prices are rising ever more sharply. Industrialized countries have now surpassed even the emerging markets in terms of inflation. For banks, the current market phase is rewarding: investment banking has become a mainstay and the prospect of higher interest rates also gives hope for the bread-and-butter business. We look at why investors should nevertheless not bet on bank shares and what alternatives there are.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 7th, 2021 | 08:40 CEST
Royal Dutch Shell, BP, Saturn Oil + Gas: Starting signal for the "green" oil megatrend
"This will influence climate legislation around the world," was the headline in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, referring to the ruling by the District Court in The Hague against the Royal Dutch Shell corporation. The court ordered the corporation to reduce its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019. Never before has a court forced a corporation to take such drastic climate protection measures. What does this mean for the sector now?
Despite this development, Saturn Oil & Gas announced on Friday after the end of the trading day the successful placement of the capital increase, which had already been adjusted upwards several times, including the greenshoe, now totaling CAD 32.8 million. The use of the proceeds from the placement is quite interesting.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 4th, 2021 | 08:11 CEST
Lufthansa, Almonty Industries, Volkswagen VZ: Fresh starts and takeover fantasies
It starts again. More and more companies are leaving the crisis behind. Restaurants are full even with mandatory testing, carmakers are picking up where they left off before the crisis, and airlines are once again enjoying more vacationers and business travelers. With the economy making a comeback, certain companies are in particular focus. Others reveal great opportunities only at a second glance. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 3rd, 2021 | 11:02 CEST
JinkoSolar, BYD, SunMirror: Rich thanks to climate protection
Sustainability has long been more than just a buzzword. The former core issue of the Greens has now reached all parties. Today, it seems clear that resources should be used intelligently. It is also essential to use regenerative energy. But to manufacture solar panels and store the green electricity generated in this way, raw materials are necessary. Those who have secured these can hope for good business.
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