Born in Munich, he first studied economics and graduated in business administration at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in 1995. As he was involved with the stock market at a very early stage, he now has more than 30 years of experience in the capital markets. In the historic dot.com year 2000, he trained as a CEFA analyst in Frankfurt and has since then accompanied over 20 IPOs in Germany.
Until 2018, he held various positions at banks as an asset manager, capital market and macro expert as well as fundamental equity analyst. He is passionate about the energy, commodity and technology markets as well as the tactical and strategic asset allocation of liquid investment products. As an expert speaker at investment committee meetings of funds as well as at customer events, he can still describe the course of the 1987 crash, one of the major buying opportunities of the last 33 years on the stock market.
Today, he knows that the profit in shares is not necessarily the result of buying cheaply, but above all of avoiding mistakes and recognizing in good time when markets are ready to let air out. After all, in addition to basic fundamental analysis, investing in stocks is above all a phenomenon of global liquidity and this must be monitored regularly.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 16th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
The situation is becoming critical everywhere! Are the next 300% gains already lurking at Antimony Resources, Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, or CSG?
Neglected for too long, but now investors should pay close attention to the critical metals sector. Time and again, new horror stories from Ukraine and the Gaza Strip have reinforced psychological pressure, highlighting that Central Europe, too, could face foreign policy risks. As a result, EU policymakers are continuing to ramp up their spending on defense technology. Until 2022, defense investment in Europe averaged just 1.2% of GDP. By 2024, this figure had already climbed to 1.8%, and for 2025 it is expected to exceed 2.5%. By 2030, research institutes expect it to reach a record high of up to 5%. In other words, 5% of total tax revenues, along with additional debt, would be allocated to acquiring military equipment. A few years ago, in times of peace, this would have been unthinkable. Unfortunately, wars and power-driven political agendas have long since captured the attention of market participants. Investors who fail to act in their portfolios now risk being left behind.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 13th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Defense Stocks Consolidate: Sideways Phase or 100% Upside Potential? Rheinmetall, RENK, Hensoldt, Power Metallic, and CSG
Investors would have hoped for a different outcome since October 2025. While commodity stocks climbed to historic highs, the market's former favorites in the defense sector saw their first significant wave of profit-taking. Rheinmetall fell from EUR 2,005 to EUR 1,450, Renk dropped from EUR 95 to below EUR 50, and Hensoldt declined from EUR 117 to EUR 65. Although these stocks later recovered some percentage points, new record highs have yet to materialize. The situation was quite different in the critical metals sector - the supply chain companies serving the defense sector. Since autumn, one thing has become increasingly clear: materials are running scarce. This is because the growth of the newly beloved defense industry requires huge quantities of metal. With high-tech components embedded in virtually all modern systems, copper in particular is in high demand, along with rare earths and tungsten. The recent explosion in copper prices to over USD 13,500 speaks volumes. Investors may want to consider reallocating their portfolios, as high metal prices are likely to lead to declining margins in the future, particularly in the defense sector. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 12th, 2026 | 08:00 CET
Critical raw materials are becoming scarce! Silver makes a new attempt to reach USD 100 - Silver North, Nordex, and Siemens Energy in focus
January brought the situation surrounding critical metals to a head. Copper, tungsten, and palladium reached new highs, and precious metals were also in high demand. Experts suspect significant distortions in derivatives, which led to astonishing increases in the value of silver and gold. Although silver is systematically classified as a precious metal, it has blossomed into a sought-after industrial metal over the past 10 years. Its extremely good electrical properties, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance make it irreplaceable in high-tech and defense applications. Silver has long been used in the field of alternative energies, with demand exceeding supply by a factor of 1.5. And then there are the speculators, who also want a piece of the pie. This means that all eyes are clearly focused on the sky. What portfolio changes make sense?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 9th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Turnaround after the sharp correction? Silver price target USD 100 with Silver Viper, SAP, and Deutsche Telekom
Fallen hard and then left on the ground for a while - that describes the silver price, which surged like a rocket from USD 50 to USD 122 over the past three months, only to collapse to USD 72 in a single day. That represents a 40% drop, with more than 500 million ounces in derivative-equivalent volume traded. For context: annual global silver production has been around 800 million ounces for several years, and no meaningful short-term increases are expected. Now, however, the March delivery period is drawing closer, when approximately 1.5 billion ounces of physical silver will have to be delivered. The key question is: who actually has these quantities? The warehouses of the futures exchanges have been severely depleted in recent months by the exercises of ETFs, processors, and investors, and new goods on the world markets are being meticulously absorbed by high-tech producers. It will be fascinating to see how, and with which measures, exchanges attempt to navigate their delivery obligations. Against this backdrop, we take a look at the up-and-coming silver company Silver Viper and two representatives of the German DAX high-tech group, SAP and Deutsche Telekom. In a highly volatile market environment, they offer a welcome opportunity for portfolio diversification.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 4th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Starting signal! Biotech sector benefits from rotation! Keep an eye on Evotec, Bayer, Vidac Pharma, and BioNTech
The stock market has started 2026 on a positive note. The mining and commodities sector recently proved that return opportunities are not limited to the technology sector, with several stocks doubling in price and a few even increasing tenfold. A breath of fresh air is needed, because other sectors also want to enjoy the stock market spring. Life science stocks have indeed taken a break for almost three years. But now they are back! After a long period of silence, selected companies are showing the first signs of a technical recovery. For investors with a penchant for opportunities and timing, now is the time to rethink old strategies and realign portfolios. In cancer research, recent breakthroughs in personalized immunotherapies have significantly increased the prospects of success for clinical trials. We take a closer look.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 4th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
The bomb has dropped! Gold from 5,600 to 4,600 and now back again? Crazy times with Barrick Mining, DRC Gold, and Strategy
BANG! Investors could not react fast enough as gold and silver prices plunged last Friday. There were many explanations for this sell-off: derivative positions of major banks, which had really hurt during the steep upward trend of recent weeks. Then a few speculators jumped in, hoping to grab a slice of the pie. And finally, a dash of panic. Silver collapsed by a full 40% from USD 122 to USD 72, while gold corrected by around USD 1,000, or 20%, down to USD 4,600. At the start of the week, a slight stabilization is now visible, but volatility remains. The environment is still fragile. Gold stocks like Barrick Mining and DRC Gold are feeling the impact. Looking beyond the metals to Bitcoin, one loser comes into focus: Strategy, Michael Saylor's BTC asset management company. How will the mess continue?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 3rd, 2026 | 11:30 CET
Sell-off or healthy correction? Quality stocks in focus: SAP, D-Wave, and Aspermont
Market activity has picked up noticeably in recent days. Upswing here, sharp pullback there! Volatility is back, driven by political statements and economic uncertainties. While the sudden 30% crash in silver is unsettling commodity investors, and SAP shares are undergoing a significant correction, many investors are fleeing to defensive sectors and tangible assets. Crypto markets remain in a downward spiral, and the perennial topic of AI is being viewed with increasing selectivity. Against this backdrop, Australian media and commodities specialist Aspermont is leveraging its long-established network and data assets to accelerate growth using AI. At the same time, it remains to be seen whether there is still hope for higher valuations after the sell-off at SAP and D-Wave. Time to get out the magnifying glass, Sherlock Holmes style.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 3rd, 2026 | 07:25 CET
SILVER CRASH - From USD 122 to USD 72! Time to sharpen your knives with TKMS, CSG, Silver Viper, and thyssenkrupp
The explosive rise in the price of silver, which rose almost in a straight line from around USD 35 to USD 122 by the end of last week, is now taking its speculative toll. The precious metal has soared by more than 300% within 14 months, accompanied by widespread rumors of huge short positions and extreme problems for the futures exchanges in terms of material supply. The fact remains that silver has been used for several years across various high-tech industries, from wind power and e-mobility to state-of-the-art defense technology. Manufacturers are also said to have been spotted on the market making large cover purchases due to impending physical shortages. Industry sources report a possible deficit of over 1 billion ounces in the March settlement – equivalent to around 125% of total annual production. In addition to the exciting silver explorer Silver Viper, we also analyze thyssenkrupp, its subsidiary TKMS, and the newcomer to the stock market, CSG. It is worth reading on.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 2nd, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Crash, correction, or buying opportunity? Silver at 74, gold at 4,700 - SAP and Microsoft down 20%, while Almonty and ASML advance
What a Friday it was! Oil prices started rising in the morning due to fears of a US invasion of Iran. But things turned out differently! Silver, which started the day at USD 112, reached prices of around USD 74 by 7 pm – a crash of 40% from its recent highs. Gold followed suit, dropping by roughly 20%. Trading floors saw exceptionally high volumes, and a new US Federal Reserve chairman was announced. The day before, ASML reached a new all-time high, while SAP and Microsoft continued their downward trend. Almonty Industries shot up to record levels and was only slowed down by the negative sentiment. How is all this connected? Read on to find out.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 30th, 2026 | 10:00 CET
War on the horizon, cold winter, and unresolved energy issues! CHAR Technologies has the answers
Despite all the geopolitical uncertainties, the capital markets are experiencing the largest and most powerful commodity rally of all time. This is driving up input costs for industry, further fueling already stubborn inflation. The fact that tariffs, wage increases, and high resource prices are affecting store shelves also implies significantly higher interest rates in the near future. Investors should consider alternatives and, especially for highly valued stocks, set tight stop-loss limits. However, with regard to unresolved energy issues, there are innovative solutions that can even be purchased on the stock market. Cleantech specialist CHAR Technologies has an interesting business model that makes sense in all weather conditions. A closer look reveals good medium-term prospects.
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