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 February 19th, 2021 | 09:33 CET
PayPal, Marble Financial, Ferratum: Fintech picks up speed
The world is becoming increasingly digital - only retirement planning and even banking are still partly stuck in the 1980s. We see this whenever we conduct banking transactions that are not commonplace. Examples include cashing checks or transferring money abroad. But there is a remedy: In recent years, more and more companies have taken analog areas related to finance and made them digital and better from the customer's perspective. This also opens up opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 18th, 2021 | 10:40 CET
NIO, Rock Tech Lithium, Volkswagen: Forget hydrogen!
The pandemic shows it: humans are social creatures who long for their loved ones and want to experience something in good company. Mobility is the key to this. In the face of climate change and air pollution, electric cars are an obvious solution. But if you look at the stock market, you might think that hydrogen has now overtaken e-mobility. But that is by no means the case. Hydrogen still struggles with lower efficiency and is probably primarily suitable for large energy storage systems or ships. For passenger cars, the advantages of classic electric vehicles with batteries currently outweigh the disadvantages.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 18th, 2021 | 09:45 CET
Bitcoin Group, Upco International, Northern Data: what's the best crypto gamble?
Bitcoin has jumped above the USD 50,000 mark. For many crypto enthusiasts, this price mark is just a stepping stone towards USD 100,000. Will it happen that way? Not clear! However, what is certain is that crypto stocks are also heavily in vogue on the stock market and score with great relative strength. Especially with trend stocks, it is essential to bet on stocks with momentum. Only then can it still be enough for sustainable profits even with trends that have been in place for months.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 17th, 2021 | 12:19 CET
NEL, Saturn Oil & Gas, K+S: Who benefits from inflation?
No less a figure than Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann believes that more than 3% inflation is possible in 2021. For savers, this is terrible news given low interest rates and poor financial products. For active investors, rising inflation can work out to be an opportunity. That is if they invest in securities that profit from inflation. Here's a look at three promising stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 16th, 2021 | 10:40 CET
Adler Modemärkte, RYU Apparel, Adidas: Which stock will be in season tomorrow?
Fashion is a challenging business - and at the same time incredibly versatile. While one brand is on the brink of collapse, new labels emerge elsewhere, selling like hot cakes. Why is that? Probably because for many people, fashion is an expression of their identity. When simple clothing becomes a personal statement, fashion companies have won and have a strong brand in their portfolio. But how do you find fashion companies that offer great opportunities?
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 15th, 2021 | 11:12 CET
SAP, Revez, IBM: Where digitization creates value
Anyone looking to invest in digitization today rarely finds great growth opportunities on the stock market. Many innovative companies are only open to venture capitalists and develop their groundbreaking products away from the major trading centers. If the companies are successful, large multinationals are ready and make a takeover bid. It is not uncommon for revolutionary technology to be absorbed into billion-dollar corporations and go under a little. We explain where IT investments are still worthwhile today and where investors should be cautious, using the examples of SAP, REVEZ and IBM.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 15th, 2021 | 10:00 CET
Linde, Royal Helium, Siemens Healthineers: Which stocks are stepping on the gas?
When it comes to commodities, most investors think of tangible elements, such as copper and gold, or at least liquid substances, such as crude oil. But gases are also a lucrative business. Companies such as Linde have been proving for years that investors can make money from gases. We present business models around gas that are rock solid and anything but volatile.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 12th, 2021 | 13:41 CET
Baidu, wallstreet:online, Alibaba: New Business, Great Potential
When companies move into new business areas, it quickly justifies a revaluation. The better the new activities complement the existing business, the greater the share price potential. A quick check of three stocks that could soon be valued very differently: Baidu, wallstreet:online and Alibaba.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 10th, 2021 | 07:54 CET
Airbus, Kleos Space, Gazprom: Solid business - on Earth and in orbit
The sky is the limit! But is that true? More and more companies are aiming high with their plans. Satellites enable global communication and monitoring. At the same time, raw materials are waiting to be exploited in orbit. Dreams of the future? That's for sure! But it is precisely this future that is being traded on the stock market. We present three companies for which the sky could be the limit in one form or another - either as providers of innovative solutions or as grateful customers.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 9th, 2021 | 08:20 CET
Siemens, Almonty, Rheinmetall: ESG check of classic industries
There is no way around the chemical element tungsten when it comes to medical applications, particularly corrosion-resistant metal or certain armor-piercing ammunition. We present three companies directly or indirectly involved with the metal and whose shares are also worth looking at from an ESG perspective.
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