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 8th, 2021 | 07:30 CET
Rock Tech Lithium: Where Canadian Mining Meets German Engineering
Rock Tech Lithium plans to supply the German automotive industry with lithium from 2023. The Company mines the battery metal sustainably in Canada according to Western standards and does so without wasting precious water or other negative environmental impacts. In further steps, the lithium will be refined for processing in battery factories, and the Company, owned by German Chairman Dirk Harbecke, will also rely on its own patents. Harbecke explains in an interview why it is a great advantage to map the entire value chain, why the market has not yet recognized the Company's potential, and what role prominent advocates play for Rock Tech Lithium.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 4th, 2021 | 08:56 CET
Yamana Gold, Triumph Gold, Barrick Gold: Profiting from market weakness
Inflation is the hot topic again. But inflation is far from being a threat. This is probably also why the gold price is currently suffering. The reason: interest rates could rise in the long term, making bonds more attractive again compared to interest-free gold. But the past has shown that gold can often even profit from inflation when inflation rates are very high - after all, the precious metal remains the world's oldest reserve currency. The gold sector companies have tomorrow's gold in the ground with valuations far below current gold prices and that offers opportunities. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 4th, 2021 | 08:48 CET
NEL, Enapter, Ballard Power: More than a dream of the future
Hydrogen was the big thing for many speculative investors last year. But recently, share prices have plummeted. What happened? After the highs of the past few months, investors are taking profits. In addition, the market is looking at the bare facts. This view reveals excellent prospects, but also many investments along the way. We present three stocks in check.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 3rd, 2021 | 05:50 CET
ProSiebenSat.1 Media, Aspermont, Alibaba: Digital media as a multiplier opportunity
When investors think of the media industry, they often still have stories of declining circulation and dwindling audiences in the back of their minds. But they often forget that media companies have long since made a virtue of necessity and gone digital. It is precisely when traditional media companies' quality meets modern digital groups' possibilities that great opportunities arise for investors. We present three shares.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 2nd, 2021 | 09:45 CET
Beyond Meat, The Very Good Food Company, Nestlé: This growth tastes good
PHW Group's latest veggie study shows it: Meatless is the trend. In Germany, one in two people already consciously abstains from meat now and then. Younger people, in particular, prefer meatless meals. Of the 18 to 29-year-olds surveyed, 14% eat vegetarian and 3% vegan. For companies that offer meat-free alternatives, this is excellent growth potential - after all, millennials will eventually settle down and earn more. In this case, premium providers around meat-free products could benefit the most.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 2nd, 2021 | 09:15 CET
Barrick Gold, Deutsche Rohstoff AG, K+S: Beating inflation by a whisker
Yesterday, consumer prices in Germany rose more sharply than at any time since the beginning of the pandemic: inflation climbed by a whopping 1.3% year-on-year in February. Market observers see this figure as an indication that inflation could become an issue again in the medium term. There are several approaches to hedge against inflation. In addition to investments in commodities, equities are another option. Commodity stocks combine the best of both worlds. We present three stocks.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 1st, 2021 | 09:57 CET
Vonovia, Pollux Properties, Deutsche Wohnen: Building a portfolio on a solid foundation
If you invest your money in the stock market, you can withstand fluctuations. It's part of the game and indispensable if you want to earn returns over the long term. Often, a position runs against us at the beginning, only to turn significantly positive. This scenario is especially true in turbulent times. But it is also possible that portfolios are too speculative after months of a bull market. Here, real estate can provide stability. We present three real estate shares in the check.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 25th, 2021 | 11:28 CET
NIO, Silver Viper, BYD: E-car investors should think outside the box
Electromobility is turning industries upside down, much more than many think. It has long been known that electric cars rely on lithium and copper. It is also an open secret that Chinese manufacturers now have a competitive advantage in electromobility and that manufacturers such as BYD and NIO are rightly being hyped. However, in this article, we will look at why silver can be an alternative for investors with a weakness for e-car stocks. But first, let's look at an auto stock that has it all.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 24th, 2021 | 08:57 CET
Royal Helium CEO Andrew Davidson on NASA, SpaceX and the path to dynamic growth
Royal Helium is a promising helium exploration company. The noble gas is expensive and needed in many areas, such as medical technology and the chip industry. Royal Helium operates in a classic production area in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, which is characterized by high helium concentrations as well as good framework conditions for raw material companies. Unlike in mining, the step from explorer to producer is smaller for helium companies. We spoke with Royal Helium CEO Andrew Davidson about the company's plans.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 24th, 2021 | 08:55 CET
BYD, dynaCERT, Plug Power: Three shares for the next five years
The future of mobility will not involve combustion engines - that much seems certain. But which technology will win the race? E-cars with appropriate batteries or fuel cells? Is it possible that technologies make valuable combustion engines or expensive machines with diesel engines "greener" and thus save essential resources? We introduce three companies and do the future check: What are the prospects for the coming years?
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