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 23rd, 2021 | 07:15 CEST
IBM, Revez, Bechtle: Returns thanks to digital transformation
Digitization is here to stay. A recent study by PWC shows, 44% of those surveyed agree that digitization will soon encompass all areas of life. Even if there is rightly a need for discussion in some areas, the trend is intact. The next step will be to digitize the German bureaucracy - an urgently needed step at the latest after the pandemic. Supporting the states and municipalities in this are companies such as IBM. We explain how investors can profit from digitization.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 22nd, 2021 | 07:44 CEST
Steinhoff, Yamana Gold, Equinox Gold, Osino Resources: Quick profits? What to watch out for!
Speculative small caps and hot penny stocks have their place on the stock market. But because of their risk profile, the stocks must also deliver what they promise. A quotation in the cent range is not enough. An investment is only worthwhile if a typical penny stock price also stands for a low valuation and meets the prospect of revaluation. Which speculative stocks offer opportunities today and what investors should better keep their hands off.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 21st, 2021 | 09:19 CEST
NEL, Varta, Kodiak Copper: The market has missed this news
The mobility revolution is real. Last year, stocks like NEL sparked hydrogen fantasy among investors, but battery-powered electromobility will come back into focus in 2022. The reason: Companies such as Volkswagen and Daimler are increasingly committing to electromobility. And that opens up opportunities. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 20th, 2021 | 06:50 CEST
CureVac, BioNTech, PsyBio: Yesterday's game changers - and tomorrow's?
Vaccines against the coronavirus are changing everything. People who sat anxiously at home just a few weeks ago now dare to socialize again after their injection. Even if contact restrictions still apply - the feeling of being alive is different after the vaccination. German vaccine manufacturers, in particular, have used innovative mRNA technology to create vaccines that are largely scandal-free - and offer good protection. In the slipstream, new, innovative companies are already preparing to bring the next game changers to market. For investors, this can be a rewarding environment.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 20th, 2021 | 05:00 CEST
Silkroad Nickel: 'The course is set for dynamic profit growth.'
The Indonesian nickel producer Silkroad Nickel mines scarce industrial metals such as nickel and cobalt and processes them further in its own facilities. In addition to fixed supply agreements with the Chinese Company Tsingshan, the world's largest stainless steel producer, Silkroad is also investing in a processing plant together with Chinese partners to be able to produce basic materials for the battery industry, among other things. In an interview, Corporate Development Executive Jerre Foo explains the role of Silkroad Nickel's unique raw material mix, what distinguishes Indonesia as a mining region, the status of ESG criteria, and what role the new rotary kiln (RKEF) can play from 2022.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 19th, 2021 | 07:35 CEST
Rheinmetall, Airbus, Almonty Industries: Potential lurks here
Certain industries may have a bad reputation, but they are still lucrative. Examples of these include the defense industry and aircraft manufacturing. Germany's military spending has risen steadily in recent years. The German government recently stepped it up a notch and spent EUR 51.4 billion on armaments in 2020. Given the consistent demand from the USA and NATO to further increase spending, defense companies are operating in an attractive market - demand is growing and growing and the market is also regulated.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 16th, 2021 | 07:30 CEST
NEL, Enapter, Plug Power: Hydrogen? It's just getting started!
If you look at the prices of selected hydrogen stocks, you might think the hype is over. But the big players in the industry are only now jumping on the bandwagon. Bosch, for example, has decided to really take off with fuel cells for trucks. The aim is to establish the technology in China. Here, a large market is waiting, which could also be groundbreaking for other sales markets. Specialized companies from the hydrogen sector could profit from this - after all, large industrial companies such as Bosch are always interested in new technology.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 15th, 2021 | 07:00 CEST
Barrick Gold, Desert Gold, Steinhoff: Where inflation is an opportunity
Inflation is back! In the USA, annual inflation has already climbed to 2.6%. Experts believe that the 3% mark will also be targeted during the course of the year. What does this mean for investors? It is becoming increasingly more important to protect one's assets! Shares can play a central role here as these traditionally perform well during inflationary phases. But beware: Inflation strikes particularly hard at growth stocks that will only make profits in the distant future.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 14th, 2021 | 08:18 CEST
BYD, Rock Tech Lithium, Varta: The mobility revolution starts now
Nowadays, when major automakers run commercials, they are almost always exclusively ads for electric cars. Even if e-cars were a fig leaf for automakers until recently, they are now getting serious. Volkswagen announced an electrification offensive weeks ago and emphasized its intention to invest massively in its supply chains, referring to battery metals and batteries. This commitment is also urgently needed - competitors from the Far East have already come a long way.
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Commented by Nico Popp on April 14th, 2021 | 07:25 CEST
SAP, wallstreet:online, Bitcoin Group: Where digitization creates growth
German government offices, doctors' offices and even schools show that digitization is far from complete. The current pandemic is ruthlessly exposing the problems. Processes are still too complex, characterized by media disruptions, and data cannot be exchanged efficiently. Companies that offer digital solutions and have already gained experience with digitization can be the beneficiaries of tomorrow. We present three stocks.
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