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 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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Commented by Nico Popp on February 24th, 2021 | 08:32 CET
SKRR Exploration, Barrick Gold, Northern Data: The values are raised here
Mining is a straightforward industry: You dig until you find something, then hope to sell what you find so that all costs are covered and some profit is left over. The search for raw materials does not depend on luck or chance. Companies do important preliminary work to estimate potentials and thus help luck a little. Even when it comes to mining cryptocurrencies, it's no longer just a matter of leaving the PC running overnight. We highlight three stocks that are lifting values for you.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 23rd, 2021 | 08:50 CET
Milestones, ESG as an USP and the new openness of policy toward rare earths outside China - Defense Metals provides backgrounds
Canada-based Defense Metals is gearing up to bring its Wicheeda rare earths project into production. A preliminary feasibility study is planned before the end of the first half of 2021. Recently, the company scored with outstanding rare earth recovery rates during test work. At the same time, the project is getting political backing - even subsidies beckon. How Defense Metals is positioned, how ESG and demand from the defense industry fit together, and what role a billion-dollar IPO in the U.S. plays, Defense CEO Craig Taylor explains in an interview.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 19th, 2021 | 09:33 CET
PayPal, Marble Financial, Ferratum: Fintech picks up speed
The world is becoming increasingly digital - only retirement planning and even banking are still partly stuck in the 1980s. We see this whenever we conduct banking transactions that are not commonplace. Examples include cashing checks or transferring money abroad. But there is a remedy: In recent years, more and more companies have taken analog areas related to finance and made them digital and better from the customer's perspective. This also opens up opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 18th, 2021 | 10:40 CET
NIO, Rock Tech Lithium, Volkswagen: Forget hydrogen!
The pandemic shows it: humans are social creatures who long for their loved ones and want to experience something in good company. Mobility is the key to this. In the face of climate change and air pollution, electric cars are an obvious solution. But if you look at the stock market, you might think that hydrogen has now overtaken e-mobility. But that is by no means the case. Hydrogen still struggles with lower efficiency and is probably primarily suitable for large energy storage systems or ships. For passenger cars, the advantages of classic electric vehicles with batteries currently outweigh the disadvantages.
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