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 28th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Stock markets under pressure! High momentum expected for Siemens Energy, Pure One Corp., and E.ON
After months of back and forth, there was a shift in investors' sector choices at the start of 2026. The popular tech stocks that were the top performers in 2025 have largely been sidelined, while the commodities, energy, and defense sectors are experiencing a significant rally. The World Economic Forum in Davos did not bring any major news for the economy. What is becoming clear is that the US is continuing on its harsh course, and the rest of the world must prepare for a scenario of ongoing shortages and fragile supply chains. There is also a noticeable return to fossil fuels, which are needed on a large scale, especially during long, cold winters when the sun and wind are not available. For individual companies, this is a license to print money. For investors, however, the choice remains agonizing.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 27th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Stress test: Nuclear power instead of hydrogen? Caution advised with Nel ASA, First Hydrogen, Oklo, and Plug Power
"Drill, baby, drill" – that is the loud cry coming from the White House. For the Trump administration, that means quick approvals and a capital-intensive push for fossil fuels. However, it currently seems unclear what will happen with alternative energies. Some of the funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed by the previous administration under Joe Biden have not been paid out, and hoped-for public contracts in line with the Paris Climate Agreement are now obsolete due to the absence of the US. However, the shift away from alternative energies has not been communicated very clearly. After all, there is a large following for ESG-compliant energy models, with nuclear energy in particular becoming socially acceptable again as a net-zero source. Where should investors prick up their ears?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 27th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Trump 3.0 and gold at USD 5,000! Critical metals continue to skyrocket with Almonty, Rheinmetall, DroneShield, and CSG
US President Donald Trump appeared on the international stage in Davos and triggered mixed reactions. With his well-known "America First" slogan, the most powerful man in the world once again made clear which priorities dominate from a US perspective. For the international community, this reinforces concerns about transatlantic reliability and the growing realization that, in a crisis, countries may increasingly have to rely on their own capabilities when dealing with dictatorships and autocratic systems. This development exemplifies the geopolitical turning point already described by Klaus Schwab in Davos in 2020 as "The Great Reset." Geopolitical uncertainty is giving rise to constraints and unsettled investors. They are increasingly turning to true values, which are believed to lie in the commodities sector. Against this backdrop, critical metals, gold, and silver remain firmly in focus – a trend that has been gaining momentum for weeks. Here are a few tips for risk-conscious investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 26th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Biotech and life sciences are booming, and now Mercosur is joining the fray! Bayer, MustGrow, Novo Nordisk, and BioNxt Solutions in focus
The 2026 stock market year has a few surprises in store for investors. In addition to a quick resolution to the Greenland dispute, the Mercosur trade agreement with several South American countries is also moving forward. This agreement is particularly significant for the agricultural industry. This global sector of human supply is increasingly characterized by regulatory pressure, which is effectively ending the use of many synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. This development is forcing established agricultural companies to integrate effective biological alternatives into their portfolios faster than planned. In this environment, MustGrow Biologics is positioning itself as a strategic technology provider whose active ingredients have already been validated by leading market players. An expanded sector view also covers the life sciences industry with the protagonists Bayer, Novo Nordisk, and BioNxt. Up 50% in just a few weeks, here they are!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 23rd, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Greenland crisis averted! Boom in gold, silver, and critical metals boosts Antimony Resources
Donald, Donald, Donald! What more is there to say? The recent conflict over Greenland is causing considerable unrest in the markets, especially in the defense and raw materials sectors. The palpable tensions between the major powers over influence and resources have led to wild fluctuations in defense stocks and have intensified the psychological pressure to secure critical metals. Many stocks feel like hot potatoes, while others reveal a deeper, more solid upward trend beneath the short-term price movements: the race for strategic raw materials has long since become a geopolitical chess game. The US player sees itself as the queen with a triple life on the chessboard, turning all other participants into obedient pawns. But the day before yesterday came the big castling move, and the fog briefly cleared. Risk-conscious investors should now take a closer look at commodity stocks such as Antimony Resources because this is where the polar bear is raging!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 22nd, 2026 | 07:10 CET
NATO under pressure – Is silver the new gold? Dream returns with Silver North, fresh momentum for Rheinmetall and TKMS
Geopolitical upheavals are exposing deep rifts of trust between the superpowers. The US approach toward Greenland is reminiscent of long-outdated colonial practices and has alienated the political actors involved. As a result of this blunt conduct on the international stage, trust in political institutions is eroding, and long-standing alliance structures are beginning to fall apart. The wobbling of the transatlantic alliance, NATO, marks a new level of tension and escalation. What this means for the capital markets in the short term remains unclear. However, what is already evident is the almost daily appreciation of gold and silver, along with another surge in valuations of defense stocks. A scenario of rising interest rates is also looming on the horizon. None of this is good news, and investors would be well advised to examine their portfolio structures for weaknesses. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 21st, 2026 | 08:30 CET
E-subsidy 2.0 and now the boom! Taking off with BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and VW
Now it is official! The German federal government is relaunching its e-subsidy program. Low- and middle-income earners can apply for environmental incentives of up to EUR 6,000 for the purchase of an electric or hybrid vehicle. Annual household income must not exceed EUR 80,000 for households without children, and EUR 90,000 for those with children. Fully electric vehicles will receive a base subsidy of EUR 3,000. What initially sounds like positive news was met with little enthusiasm on the stock market. On the contrary, automotive stocks ended up with a 2 to 3% correction. The reason: the math is a zero-sum game. The German automotive market continues to be dominated by combustion engine technology. Those who take advantage of the EV incentive are simply subsidizing their switch to electric mobility, while at the same time, a new combustion-engine purchase disappears from sales pipelines. Worse still, German manufacturers still do not appear to be competitive with Chinese suppliers. Ultimately, this suggests that foreign suppliers could win the race. Investors should therefore take a close look at where the real private-sector leverage may lie.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 20th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Will new Trump tariffs slow down the stock market boom? Keep an eye on Plug Power, dynaCERT, and Nordex
The stock market currently has to cope with all kinds of weather conditions. First, there is a very dry and cold winter, which is causing problems for Ukraine in particular due to the war. To make matters worse, the energetic US President Donald Trump is suddenly laying claim to Greenland. Most likely, he is only interested in securing the entire NATO, hence the pressure over the new tariffs. The EU will also have to make a huge security contribution for Greenland. It feels as if the war machine is running at 300% capacity. How the states intend to finance all this is more than questionable, because taxes will no longer cover the costs if they do not want to stifle their economies. In this environment, capital market interest rates should actually be skyrocketing, but Trump is vehemently demanding interest rate cuts. We are looking for attractive opportunities in a challenging environment.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Black Monday: Despite Greenland disputes, tariffs, and Mercosur, biotech is on the rise! Bayer, Vidac Pharma, BioNTech, and Novo Nordisk in focus
The stock market has had a very volatile start to 2026. Now, due to the unresolved Greenland issue, punitive tariffs are even being reintroduced for European countries that wish to stick with the Danish administration. Questions of international law did not impact the stock market in any of the conflicts of 2025. What usually receives a lot of attention, however, are shrinking margins caused by artificial tariffs. Just as the EU had been patting itself on the back over the Mercosur agreement, the next Trump-style threat is looming. The biotech sector is advancing steadily and with considerable momentum. Can the life sciences leaders outperform the DAX?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Explosive mix: Critical metals and e-mobility! BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Graphano Energy, and RENK in focus
E-mobility in Germany could gain fresh momentum in 2026, as the CDU wing of the federal government is pushing for the reintroduction of purchase incentives for electric vehicles, retroactively including those registered since the beginning of the year. There is still a need for discussion within the SPD due to other issues. German citizens are familiar with the nerve-wracking process of reaching compromises in Berlin, where a new law can only be passed with five other concessions to the coalition partner. This is how grand coalitions work: slowly and tenaciously. Regardless, the public has become accustomed to this carnival event, and for us, stock market traders, it is important to look at the possible effects of such subsidy decisions. According to estimates from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, available funding could support the purchase of up to 800,000 electric vehicles - roughly 1.6% of all registered vehicles in Germany. The planned incentives aim primarily to ease the transition to e-mobility for low- and middle-income households. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth! How are automotive stocks doing on the stock market?
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