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 April 12th, 2021 | 07:50 CEST
NIO, Varta, Nevada Copper: Where the best opportunities lurk in the value chain
The theory around value creation is simple: the more a raw material is refined or processed, the greater the margin a company can ultimately achieve. While a kilo of Kobe beef fillet costs around EUR 400, a savvy chef will conjure up ten dishes from it and take in four-figure sums. There are many reasons to invest at the end of the value chain, but the risk also increases. If the chef cannot cook, he will not make sustainable sales even with the best ingredients. The situation is similar in the value chain around electromobility.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 8th, 2021 | 09:30 CEST
PayPal, Aspermont, ProSiebenSat.1: Digital media drives growth
Digital business models have numerous advantages. Processes can be optimized better and the business can be scaled more easily. While analog business models quickly require more employees and ultimately become complicated, such problems hardly ever arise with digital business models. Whether PayPal makes 100,000 payments an hour or 150,000 is almost irrelevant. If capacities reach their limits, they simply buy more - here, too, digital is simply better. We present companies that have either turned existing industries upside down or are really taking off thanks to digital business models.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 8th, 2021 | 07:54 CEST
ThyssenKrupp, Barrick Gold, Goldseek Resources: These developments are only just beginning
While scarcity used to be expressed only in rising prices on the futures markets, it is now even reaching the shelves of consumer and DIY stores. In the final phase of the pandemic, the long standstill seems to be taking its revenge. While many regions are already becoming more active again economically and are demanding products, empty warehouses and low production capacities are becoming noticeable.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 6th, 2021 | 07:24 CEST
BYD, Silkroad Nickel, Nornickel: Who will profit from the electric boom?
Visionaries often stand alone at the beginning of their journey. When Tesla invited German journalists to test drives sometime around 2011, the "electric car" project was still a vision of the future. But already after this press event, something had changed in the public's consciousness. The incredible acceleration of the first Tesla Roadster put a smile on the faces of all test drivers. Even the biggest doubters were at least appeased and interested in what was still to come from Tesla. The rest is history. Today, companies like Volkswagen and Daimler are also emulating Elon Musk's visionaries. But for electromobility to become mainstream, it depends not only on innovative manufacturers of electric cars but also on the supply of raw materials. We present three companies.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 1st, 2021 | 06:00 CEST
Ballard Power, dynaCERT, Porsche: Where are the best auto stocks?
The idea that automakers have no future is a pipe dream. The pandemic shows us: we want to see our loved ones regularly, make new contacts and interact with people. Our car is the key to getting us from A to B in an uncomplicated way. At the same time, however, this mobility must not spoil the next generation's future. Therefore, new developments around clean drives are important and necessary. We introduce three companies and outline the role they play in the mobility revolution.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 1st, 2021 | 05:50 CEST
NIO, Defense Metals, Rheinmetall: These shares have catch-up potential
While Germany is facing a new lockdown rather than finally taking flight, the DAX has risen to over 15,000 points. What this shows: The market is already anticipating the post-pandemic upswing. Around the globe, societies are divided into two; those suffering from the pandemic and those that are pandemic winners. The latter sit on high reserves and are just waiting to finally spend their money again, which suggests a clear upswing. With stocks in a doze, this can lead to great opportunities.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 31st, 2021 | 05:22 CEST
Interview with Marble Financial: Fintech innovator plans expansion into the US
While the traditional financial industry is looking for growth, Marble Financial has found an attractive niche for itself: Thanks to artificial intelligence, the fintech is bringing people with bad credit back into the financial system - and gaining a valuable treasure trove of data along the way. In this interview, Marble CEO Karim Nanji explains how you can earn money with people with bad credit, what products his Company offers, what is important for the Company as it expands into the US, and how Marble plans to increase its sales tenfold by 2023.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 30th, 2021 | 08:06 CEST
GameStop, Royal Helium, Varta: "Hot Picks" for the Portfolio
Many private investors are looking to make a quick buck on the stock market. Time and again, this leads to investors taking on too much risk in relation to their financial situation. However, it can make sense to add one or two speculative stocks to a balanced portfolio. With only small amounts, it can be possible to achieve real returns even after inflation. We present three stocks and explain whether they are suitable as portfolio boosters or not.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 29th, 2021 | 08:25 CEST
Steinhoff, GameStop, SKRR Exploration: This is how you gamble today!
If you want to turn a little money into a lot on the stock market, you have to bet on the right stocks. But the promising stocks are often really hot: Many gamblers have already jumped on the bandwagon and it is unclear whether the hype will last or not. Typical gambler stocks are either turnaround stocks, short squeezes or micro-enterprises with excellent growth potential. We present three stocks and discuss the underlying gambler potential.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 29th, 2021 | 08:10 CEST
Interview with Kleos Space: Data from Space - Revenue on Earth
Even before Elon Musk's Company SpaceX came on the scene, it was clear - there is good business to be made in space. Kleos Space, which has offices in the US, UK and Luxembourg, uses satellites to monitor radio frequency transmissions. Thanks to sophisticated technology and the intelligent combination of the collected data, authorities, states or companies can profit from their services. Kleos Space CEO Andy Bowyer explains how the business model works, why customers value the exchange with Kleos Space and why summer 2021 is set to be a milestone for the Company.
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