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 January 6th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Up and down: Doublers and halvers among themselves! BYD, VW, DroneShield, and Power Metallic
And once again, it is full steam ahead. While last year saw a sunny scenario in terms of returns for AI, defense, and silver stocks, these sectors are performing even better in the new year. Rumors of a physical silver shortage have now been confirmed by futures exchange warehouses. This could mean that the "one-way movement" in strategic metals will continue. Rumor has it that the shortages may even be spreading to a range of industrial metals. As the world's largest producer of these raw materials, China is tightening export controls and redirecting resources toward its domestic industry. Much of this is still unconfirmed, but the recent price explosion to over USD 12,000 for copper speaks volumes. Investors would be well advised to diversify their allocations to be ready for the most important developments!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 6th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Battery supply on a knife's edge – NEO Battery Materials becomes an established industrial partner
The push for e-mobility and rising demand from defense applications are driving a quantum leap in battery technology. At the same time, China is increasingly putting the brakes on as an industrial partner. Beijing recently imposed export restrictions on high-performance Li-ion aggregates. This makes it a real challenge for manufacturers to equip their products with high-quality energy storage. The latest announcement from NEO Battery Materials is therefore a game-changer! Certification as an OEM supplier has been completed. NEO Battery Materials, a company that is at the beginning of industrial scaling and technical differentiation, presents itself as a specialist in silicon-based anode materials with a secured production hub in South Korea. Particularly relevant for investors: high-performance batteries are increasingly being treated as critical infrastructure in Western industrial and defense policy, meaning they are structurally tied to priority investment areas. Geopolitically motivated trade barriers must be navigated carefully. Time is of the essence.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 5th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Double-digit start to 2026 for Plug Power, Nel ASA, CHAR Technologies, and thyssenkrupp nucera
Things are continuing as they ended in 2025: high volatility, challenging circumstances, and political upheaval. Now the guns are speaking again, because there is no peace in Ukraine after all, putting defense stocks back at the top of the shopping list. However, after years of decline, investors are now venturing back into the alternative energy sector. Since the hydrogen boom in 2021, the industry's protagonists have lost up to 90% of their share price value. So why not venture back into an area where money has not flowed for a long time? Biomass specialist CHAR Technologies is a newcomer on the scene. The rally started here in 2025 and is likely to continue. thyssenkrupp nucera is also worth a look. After being spun off from the Duisburg-based group, the lights appear to be green!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 5th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Turbo profits with the energy transition! Net zero or 100% with E.ON, Oklo, American Atomics, and D-Wave
To kick off the year, a look at EU energy policy reveals a clear shift: nuclear power is regaining strategic relevance. Governments across Europe are increasingly focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs). Countries including Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, France, and Italy are currently planning or developing concrete SMR plans in order to better combine nationwide security of supply with overarching climate targets. New reactor concepts for electricity and heat generation are a major focus here. While the first plants are still in the planning stage, the initial rollout of SMRs in Europe is expected to take place primarily in the 2030s. Investors need to think ahead because nuclear energy is no longer a taboo subject but part of the strategic energy future. The US and China are likely to take a leading role in this, because their hunger for energy is huge! Where should investors put their money now?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:15 CET
An unbelievable start to 2026: DAX record, WashTec leading the way, and BayWa, Mutares, and Steyr Motors gaining momentum
After a turbulent 2025, European investors are ending the year with solid portfolio gains. The EU confederation has decided to invest up to EUR 3 trillion in defense and to slowly increase the share of defense spending to 5% of GDP. These are huge investments in security, which at first glance will not affect consumers. In the long term, however, they are intended to create security and perhaps a new upward scenario for the ailing economy on the old continent. However, such massive spending will be largely debt-financed, as tax revenues alone are insufficient. This suggests that elevated inflation levels are likely to persist. Investors are therefore well advised to continue to reflect the positive outlook for global equities in their asset structure. The stock market is based on this paradox. High inflation means that the asset bubble will continue. Venezuela offers an extreme example - despite partial sovereign default and rampant inflation, its stock market rose more than 1,200%. Volatility will therefore remain a defining feature of markets, amplified by AI-driven trading models that increasingly anticipate human behavior. Against this backdrop, 2026 will demand strong nerves and disciplined stock selection. Best of luck navigating the year ahead.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Attention - fasten your seatbelts! 2026 could be a rocket launch for Novo Nordisk, Evotec, Bayer, and Vidac Pharma
The stock market is starting the new year 2026 in a buoyant mood. The mining and commodities sector showed that it is not only possible to make money with tech stocks, with almost every stock doubling in value, and some even increasing tenfold. The coming year, however, could bring yet another shift in perspective. The biotech sector has been quiet for quite some time, but some of the protagonists in our selection are showing, in part, significant technical base formations. For risk-aware investors, it may be time to reshuffle more decisively and realign portfolios. Come in and find out!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 30th, 2025 | 09:30 CET
Higher, faster, further! Why NEO Battery Materials Could Be Among the Next Market Leaders in 2026
The year 2025 is coming to an end, but investors remain in full swing. At the end of the year, the conflict between growth and the availability of critical raw materials remains the focus of attention. While Rheinmetall and D-Wave achieved a significant marker in the increase in wealth of invested investors last year with a return of approximately 140%, there are also promising protagonists for 2026 who could take the baton in the relay race this time. In terms of the most important topics, battery systems stand out because, with the new EU-wide promotion of e-mobility next year, battery stocks that have lagged behind should come back into the picture. BYD is one of these high-tech industrial groups that, in addition to automobiles, also has the entire supply chain under control. NEO Battery Materials (NBM) is a true specialist in the adaptation of perfect battery systems. The Company combines patented silicon anode technology with production facilities in South Korea that are already operational. The plan is to achieve higher energy densities, faster charging, and lower costs than conventional lithium-ion batteries. At the same time, strong partnerships, from the South Korean defense industry to Fortune 500 OEMs, are opening up direct access to high-growth markets such as drones, robotics, and e-mobility.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 30th, 2025 | 09:10 CET
Silver boom racing towards USD 100, or not? Focus on critical metals with Antimony Resources, Airbus, Rheinmetall, and Plug Power
No peace in Ukraine after all? Defense stocks are being passed around like hot potatoes; no one seems to want to be invested when the flag of peace is raised. Yesterday, the defense sector fell by 4% at times, with Rheinmetall even dropping below the EUR 1,500 mark. When disappointing interviews with Donald Trump arrived from Florida, the stocks turned upward again. The fact remains that the defense sector needs critical metals. Industrial giant Airbus has secured several new orders, while Plug Power's targets are being pushed further and further back. Is another capital increase looming? Antimony Resources remains promising, as the Canadians have what Donald Trump would like to have. Judge for yourself!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 29th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Record year – Will 2026 be even better for BYD, Kobo Resources, Palantir, and DroneShield?
After an exceptionally strong 2025, investors are asking whether the rally can continue into 2026. Gold and silver reached new all-time highs at the turn of the year, and promising gold stocks such as Kobo Resources have gained more than 40% in recent weeks. Palantir Technologies, expensively valued but still widely recommended by analysts, has continued to reward shareholders. The V-shaped movement at DroneShield is also exciting, with its shares already doubling from their December sell-off lows. Meanwhile, BYD is entering a decisive phase as it accelerates its expansion strategy in Europe. What should investors focus on next?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 29th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Stock market miracles at a glance! Will Almonty, Rheinmetall, thyssenkrupp, and TKMS become double-baggers again in 2026?
With only two trading days left, one of the most successful investment years of the new millennium is coming to an end. A quarter of the year has already passed, and the major indices have gained around 25% on a currency-adjusted basis, a scenario that is rarely observed. Almonty Industries is among the top-performing stocks of the past 12 months, with investors' capital increasing by an impressive 730%. The large Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea has now gone into operation, yet CEO Lewis Black is already working on the next strategic steps. Rheinmetall is in full swing, even if the highest prices could not be maintained here. And for the thyssenkrupp Group, a new era is dawning with the spin-off of its marine subsidiary TKMS. The rally is unlikely to be over yet for this select group. We do the math!
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