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 January 25th, 2021 | 07:30 CET
FlatexDEGIRO, Adyen, Marble Financial: A comparison of 3 growth stories
Digitization is bringing with its numerous innovations, especially in the financial industry. Costs are falling and more and more services can be implemented in a digitally customer-friendly way. Examples include crowdlending platforms and digital insurance folders, which primarily offer customers transparency. Traditional financial institutions have also long since recognized that they can no longer do without an app. Nevertheless, there are still niches in which young and innovative companies are gaining market share and generating returns for investors along the way. We present three exciting investment stories.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 21st, 2021 | 12:14 CET
Varta, wallstreet:online, TeamViewer: These trends are sustainable
Trends come and go. When everyone suddenly had to switch to their home office in March of last year, TeamViewer's stock was considered an absolute future stock. But times have changed. Home offices have become the new normal and are no longer sweeping anyone off their feet. Instead, the hot topics are electromobility and stock market trading. We present exciting stocks with a sustainable perspective.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 20th, 2021 | 09:58 CET
Lenovo, Triumph Gold, K+S: Are the stragglers jumping now?
Looking at the stock market today, one sees the major indexes at record highs and stocks, like Tesla and Ballard Power, far from anything that can be reasoned with. The current situation is a deterrent to many investors. But that's a mistake. Instead of staying completely out of the market, it's worth taking a look at stragglers. These still exist today. Many of these stragglers are indirectly benefiting from strong major trends and could be on the verge of a revaluation. Three of these representatives are Lenovo, Triumph Gold and even K+S.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 19th, 2021 | 10:50 CET
Pfizer, Q&M Dental Group, Johnson & Johnson: Where do profiteers of the pandemic lurk?
We all know that one's health is the most important thing. But from time to time, this truism slips out of focus. The pandemic has shown that neither fame nor money can protect you from getting sick. A big step toward being healthy, however, can be made by trusting in research. The development of vaccines in record time has shown how great the potential is in science and the pharmaceutical industry. New test methods are continually coming onto the market. Three shares show that there is money to be made on the stock market from these developments.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 19th, 2021 | 09:01 CET
Gazprom, Saturn Oil & Gas, Exxon Mobil: The cards are being reshuffled in the oil sector
The oil price reflects the state of the real economy. After the first Corona lockdowns last spring caused the prices to plummet - ultimately bringing economic activity to a complete standstill - oil has now stabilized significantly. Since the beginning of November, Brent crude has gained around 50%. In the wake of the futures exchanges, the shares of production companies have also performed well. But here, too, there is light and shade - we look at three stocks between dull and highly speculative.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 18th, 2021 | 09:48 CET
BYD, Defense Metals, Nornickel: Still investing in electromobility?
Electromobility is a trend that is making waves on the stock market: Car manufacturers such as Tesla or BYD are benefiting from the rising demand and the vision of the future, but so are commodity companies. The reason: If you want to drive electric cars with low emissions, you need more raw materials for energy storage and motors than for classic combustion engines. Typical candidates are copper, cobalt, or lithium. Rare earth metals play a unique role. So far, most of them have come from China - and some are mined under dubious conditions. But anyone serious about sustainability must look at the entire value chain when it comes to electromobility and pay attention to raw materials from producers with a good ESG profile. For raw material companies outside China, this is an opportunity.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 14th, 2021 | 18:34 CET
BASF, Bayer, Enapter: From top dogs to young guns
When it comes to chemical products or other engineering services, the Germans are not easily outdone. Although emerging companies worldwide are sometimes hyped on the stock market, in practice, the motto is often still: Germany first! But it's not always dull corporations like BASF or Bayer that cause a sensation - there are now also innovative players from Germany, like Enapter in the hydrogen sector.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 13th, 2021 | 14:57 CET
NEL, dynaCERT, K+S: Where analysts see 280% potential
Innovative technology brings returns to investors. The best example is the share of the Norwegian hydrogen specialist NEL. In the past twelve months, the value has increased by more than 250%. The reason: The mobility revolution is underway and many experts see hydrogen as the next big thing. However, billions in investments are needed to produce, store and distribute hydrogen - and that's precisely what NEL shareholders are speculating on. Trees don't grow to the sky on the stock market and every trend comes to an end. In the case of NEL, however, pessimists have been caught on the wrong foot in recent weeks. As soon as the chart showed a warning signal and the share price hesitated for a moment, the stock surged ahead and marked a new high. How long will this continue?
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 13th, 2021 | 09:35 CET
Deutsche Lufthansa, TUI, Upco International: Sustainable business models generate returns
In today's world, we often associate sustainability with environmental protection and social standards. These factors rightly deserve more attention and are increasingly being included in the analysis of companies. But sustainability in the sense of continuity means first and foremost that a company is capable of survival. To ensure this, a company must continuously adapt to new circumstances. Sometimes this works to the companies’ advantage, and sometimes not, and sometimes, it creates excellent opportunities for shareholders.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 12th, 2021 | 07:28 CET
TUI, RYU Apparel, BYD: Where sustainability is rewarded with returns
Sustainability is a trend that is affecting all industries - some sooner, others later. While carmakers have been paying attention to lower fuel consumption and fewer exhaust emissions for years, today, clothing manufacturers and tour operators are also under pressure. Customers want to know what environmental and social footprint certain products and services leave behind. For companies from traditional industries that are already sustainably positioned, this can be a good selling point that also benefits share prices on the stock market.
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