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.
Commented by Nico Popp
Commented by Nico Popp on May 12th, 2021 | 10:20 CEST
BYD, Volkswagen, NewPeak Metals: Who benefits from electromobility?
Scarcity rules in Germany. A year ago, it was noodles, canned food and toilet paper. Today, it is down to the last detail: building materials, metals and other essential materials are in short supply and correspondingly expensive. The first joineries have even had to cancel orders that were calculated months ago - wood has become too expensive. The automotive industry is also driving demand for basic materials, especially critical metals for batteries. We outline the investment stories of two carmakers and get to the bottom of the question of how raw material shortages can be countered.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 11th, 2021 | 14:50 CEST
Deutsche Rohstoff AG, Gazprom, Barrick Gold: Commodities in demand as never before - how to profit
Commodities have always been considered a sensible addition to portfolios. Now, however, the situation around wood, copper and oil seems to be getting worse. In many places, raw materials are already in short supply, and prices are rising, fueling concerns about rising inflation. Investors can bet on companies in the sector to guard against this and profit from the run on raw materials. We present three exciting stocks.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 11th, 2021 | 13:00 CEST
Aspermont, ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Alibaba: Investing in the Power of Media
Media companies were long considered loss-making. The reason: Back then, media groups were primarily analog. But digitization is creating enormous opportunities. Content can be played out on different platforms and processes can be optimized. As a result, costs can be reduced, and companies can even initiate new business. We will outline how this works using the three companies below as examples.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 10th, 2021 | 09:40 CEST
Ballard Power, Varta, Defense Metals: This trend is still in its infancy
All investors want to invest in the future. But what does this future look like? For many private investors, hydrogen was the topic of the future for many months. But hydrogen investors are now pretty much left out in the cold. Car manufacturers have turned their attention to battery cells, and there are other opportunities for investors to profit from the technologies of the future. But what about the current representatives of hydrogen technology? Are the opportunities for entry favorable right now? Or should investors take to their heels?
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 7th, 2021 | 15:24 CEST
Volkswagen, Daimler, dynaCERT: Which share can increase fivefold?
The mobile future is electric. But how sustainable is that? Millions of vehicles with combustion engines are intact and doing their job - whether for the daily commute or as a "family car" for occasional shopping trips or outings. Cars needed for infrequent but long journeys, or cars generally only used very rarely, are too good for the scrap yard from an economic and ecological perspective. A company from Canada offers a solution for this. We analyze where the opportunities for investors are greatest.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 6th, 2021 | 07:05 CEST
NSJ Gold, NIO, K+S: Size matters
Project developers in the commodities sector are speculative investments per se. At the same time, however, these projects offer many advantages for growth-oriented investors: they can develop enormous leverage on commodity prices and usually offer a clear investment horizon, as drilling programs and development targets are fixed in advance. Investors can position themselves on a one-to-two-year horizon and quickly assess whether or not an investment is on a sound track once the time limit expires. If a project then combines two megatrends, it becomes all the more exciting.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 6th, 2021 | 05:17 CEST
Volkswagen, Deutsche Bank, QMines: These trends are developing now!
The financial scene is currently dominated by two issues: The impact of technological change and changes in the wake of the pandemic and rising inflation. The first set of issues has pushed the markets for many years. Rising inflation has only recently become an issue. The economy held steady during the second and third waves and continued to grow slowly. At the same time, the anticipation of openings is growing. This explosive mix has already caused some commodity prices to rise. The market themes of technological change and inflation are cumulating in the price of copper, which has been rising dynamically for months, benefiting from both the e-car boom and the strengthening economy. We present three companies that could become trending stocks - and one of them went pubic today.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 5th, 2021 | 09:10 CEST
Varta, BYD, SunMirror: Short-term prospects in check
Shares related to electromobility and hydrogen have been the yield drivers in recent months. But why are stocks like Varta and BYD weakening now? After the enormous price increases, speculators are pulling back. But this is not necessarily a bad signal. Stocks showing relative strength in the current phase could be at the forefront of the subsequent rise. We outline three exciting investment stories.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 4th, 2021 | 07:05 CEST
TUI, Deutsche Bank, Troilus Gold: Three shares for a golden decade
At the start of the year 2020, the euphoria was high: there was talk of a golden decade and the future hung full of violins for many investors. Hopes were based on technological advances and new growth potential. But then Corona came along and shook things up. But as the pandemic draws to a close, it is becoming clear that the world continues to turn, even in the midst of a pandemic. Numerous companies benefited from the unique situation, others had to rethink, and some, especially smaller companies, were shattered by the Crisis. The bottom line, however, is that the mood is one of optimism. We outline three investment stories and discuss their potential.
Read
Commented by Nico Popp on May 3rd, 2021 | 07:25 CEST
BioNTech, CureVac, Cardiol Therapeutics: In on the next blockbuster from the start
The two German companies BioNTech and CureVac, have been causing quite a stir since the outbreak of the pandemic. At first, the biotech newcomers were known only to hard-nosed investors who are used to seizing long-term opportunities and accepting initial uncertainty to do so. Even during the first months of the pandemic, it was far from clear whether BioNTech and CureVac would be successful. Only a few insiders had the right instinct early on thanks to the necessary background knowledge and are pleased with BioNTech's annual performance of 260%. But what characterizes the success of innovative biotech companies? And where are the next opportunities lurking? We outline some exciting investment stories.
Read