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 March 29th, 2021 | 08:00 CEST
First Majestic, Silver Viper, Barrick Gold: Why silver shines brighter
In the past, gold and silver have developed differently; sometimes gold was more in favor with investors, sometimes silver. During the last precious metal boom, silver was clearly in the shadow of gold. But this time, it looks as if silver will be seen by the market, at least on an equal footing. Why? Silver is not only a precious metal but also an industrial metal. The auto industry in particular needs silver. The greener the cars, the more silver they contain. Reason enough to take a look at companies in the sector.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 26th, 2021 | 06:35 CET
Barrick Gold, Triumph Gold, Yamana Gold: This is how investors get their foot in the door with gold
Anyone who believes in rising prices for gold must be strong at the moment. For months, companies in the sector have not been getting off the ground. But for experienced investors, this is nothing new - especially in the gold market. Chart technology and gut feeling often reach their limits with precious metals. The market is unpredictable. But the general conditions are good; the major central banks continue to see no inflation and open the floodgates. Investors with patience could be rewarded.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 26th, 2021 | 06:00 CET
Interview with Cardiol Therapeutics: How the heart disease specialist company plans to take off on the Nasdaq in 2021
Cardiol Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that has declared war on potentially lethal inflammatory processes in the heart. To do this, the Company relies on the extensively researched active ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) which has been shown to reduce inflammation in a number of pre-clinical tests that have formed the basis for the Company’s Phase II/III clinical programs. The Company obtains the active ingredient synthetically and is currently researching various areas of application and forms of administration for its proprietary CBD formulation CardiolRx™. With the Company’s commercial CBD oral formulation, Cortalex™, Cardiol is already on the market with the purest CBD oil in the world and expects this product to generate major growth. Cardiol Therapeutics is now preparing to list on the Nasdaq which will position the Company to compete with the very big players in the biotech industry. In this interview, President and CEO David Elsley talks about CBD as an active ingredient, the research approach of Cardiol Therapeutics, the opportunities of the proposed Nasdaq listing for shareholders, and completely new ideas around innovative medicines. Leede Jones Gable analyst Douglas W. Loe yesterday rated the stock a 'Speculative Buy' with a price target of CAD 12.50 in an initial coverage report.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 25th, 2021 | 08:23 CET
Bitcoin Group, Upco International, Deutsche Telekom: Your money is at stake!
While Germany remains in lockdown, the world continues to turn. Especially in China and the US, the economy is already starting up again nicely. In recent weeks, this has stoked inflation fears. In the meantime, the central banks are reacting to the extent that they are once again buying more bonds to push down yields. In the future, one could also see inflation in Europe less as a target value and more as a target corridor. An overshooting of inflation is thus all the more likely. We present three stocks and explain whether they can benefit from the current environment or not.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 25th, 2021 | 08:15 CET
Gazprom, BP, Saturn Oil + Gas: Which oil stock is the best?
The oil price has long since left the crisis behind. Even though North Sea Brent crude prices have fallen somewhat in recent days, the outlook remains bright. At a time when everyone is talking about renewable energy, market experts emphasize that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role in the world. The energy transition is a process, not an event. Above all, oil producers that act sustainably could continue to score points. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 24th, 2021 | 07:00 CET
Interview with The Place Holdings: Sustainable Growth with Omni-Channel Strategies
Real estate, tourism and media - the field of activity of Singapore-based The Place Holdings is diverse. In this interview, Mr. Fan Xian Yong, CEO of The Place Holdings, explains how all three business areas complement each other, what innovations the company is pursuing, the role of strong partners in local markets, and why the company's cautious approach should pay off for shareholders.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 23rd, 2021 | 14:00 CET
BioNTech, Marble Financial, Disney: Innovations that pay off
The stock market is where the future is traded. Groundbreaking innovations can completely change this future and provide investors with high returns from the very beginning. Examples include all investors who took an early stake in shares of Amazon or Alphabet. There are also currently a whole series of shares that stand for innovation. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 22nd, 2021 | 08:00 CET
BYD, Blackrock Silver, First Majestic Silver: The greener the world, the better for silver
It was unclear for a long time when the automotive industry would focus on electromobility. For too long, German manufacturers, in particular, continued to bring large, heavy and powerful combustion engines to the market. But now Volkswagen and Daimler and Co. have rethought and are fully committed to electromobility. The consequences are manifold: In addition to rising share prices, such as VW, the prices of potential suppliers are also climbing. This much is clear: The mobility revolution requires one thing above all: more raw materials.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 19th, 2021 | 07:00 CET
Bechtle, Revez, Deutsche Bank: Digital is better
There is no doubt that digitization is a trend that is here to stay. The experts at ClearBridge Investments have identified a boom in fintech. The pandemic, they say, is giving many innovative solutions a tailwind and further transforming the financial industry. "Shares of some newly listed, consumer-focused fintech are soaring on the back of rapid growth and strong investor demand. Likely fueled at least in part by high liquidity in capital markets and investor focus on fast-growing companies," said an analyst at the investment firm. But there are also digitization opportunities among established stocks that are not from the financial sector. We take a closer look at three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 18th, 2021 | 06:05 CET
SunMirror, Barrick Gold, NIO, Volkswagen: Megatrend sustainable battery metals
There is no doubt that the mobility of the future will be electric - at least if you believe Volkswagen. A few days ago, the global corporation presented a strategy for its battery production as part of its Battery Day. But batteries need raw materials and these raw materials have become increasingly scarce in recent years. There was already a boom around lithium in 2016. Prices have calmed down again, but many a small supplier went off the market. This is now taking revenge. When Volkswagen wants to double the number of electric cars it sells, raw materials are in short supply. How can investors use the situation for themselves? Read on.
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