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 November 12th, 2024 | 07:30 CET
Trump is back! Buy commodities; hydrogen is on the sidelines! Siemens Energy, Globex Mining, Nel and Plug Power
With Trump's election victory and the resignation of the coalition government, the European Union's "NetZero" strategy by 2050 could be undermined. New governments now recognize that persistently high energy prices lead to significant job losses in industry. Large corporations are turning their backs on Germany in particular, where energy costs are sometimes ten times higher than in other countries around the world. America is once again taking a unique path. According to Trump, energy prices should be halved, signaling clear support for expanding fossil fuels and a strong stance against costly hydrogen solutions. However, the strengthened industrial policy should also drive up the consumption of raw materials, positioning Globex Mining in a good position and sidelining Nel ASA and Plug Power. What should investors look out for now?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 11th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
Traffic light madness! The turnaround at BASF, Altech Advanced Materials, Nordex and Siemens Energy
The traffic light coalition departs – and the economy breathes a sigh of relief. Key future topics such as the energy transition, e-mobility and the energy storage market now have good prospects. With a redefinition of industrial policy in Germany, confidence is returning to small and medium-sized companies. With a constant stream of new regulations, high energy costs and excessive bureaucracy, the failed coalition had many things in mind – but not the economic well-being of Germany. A murmur is going through the fragile industrial complexes with the announced new election. We expect a surge of innovative ideas, especially in the areas of energy security and mobility. Check your portfolio!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 7th, 2024 | 07:45 CET
Trump triumphs! What happens now with gold, e-mobility and green tech? BYD, VW, Thunder Gold, Nel, and Plug Power in focus
The US election is over. Donald Trump is moving back into the White House. Along with a tougher stance on China, conservative voters in the US are hoping for a greater focus on their own country. America needs a complete renewal of its infrastructure and will push ahead with armaments, so commodities of all kinds will come into focus. For Europe, the degree of responsibility for its own affairs will increase significantly, and the development of stable supply chains is imperative. Trump supports Bitcoin, so gold may have to give up some of its recent gains. What are the yield or loss drivers for investors now? After the election, investors should separate the wheat from the chaff to ensure their portfolios are properly positioned.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 6th, 2024 | 08:00 CET
US election and the biotech sector – A hot November is on the cards! BioNTech, Pfizer, Nyxoah, Bayer or Evotec?
With anticipation building for both the Q3 earnings season and the US election results, the markets are in a wait-and-see mode. Democrat frontrunner Kamala Harris is said to be committed to continuing the successful policies of her predecessor Joe Biden. Of course, science, research and climate protection are in the spotlight. Her rival, Donald Trump, is said to be more concerned with strengthening the traditional economy, where automotive engineering, the defense industry and security companies come to the fore. Additionally, markets are looking to central banks for cues, as lower interest rates would be a boon for the biotech sector. Here are some investment ideas for dynamic investors in this promising climate.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 5th, 2024 | 07:30 CET
The tension is rising! Quarterly figures from BioNTech and Evotec – Doubling potential for BioNxt, Grenke and SMCI
The reporting season has just started, and the first profit warnings are already here. Grenke warns of increasing provisions, Super Micro Computer is keen to submit figures, but the auditor has resigned. There is good news, however, from Evotec, BioNTech, and BioNxt, with their bottoming phases seemingly behind them. In an environment of falling interest rates, biotech stocks could now appear in a new light. Currently, everyone is looking west because the world's largest economic power is electing a new president. Once the uncertainty clears, markets may continue their positive trend. We have some interesting investment ideas in store.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 31st, 2024 | 07:45 CET
New gold record at almost USD 2,800 and takeover circus! 1000% chance with Desert Gold
Why are precious metal prices rising so sharply?
For three weeks now, prices for gold and silver have been soaring. Yesterday, the price of gold reached a new record high of USD 2,795. The price is being driven by speculation about falling interest rates and the uncertain outcome of the US presidential election. Among the key price drivers is the speculation on lower interest rates, especially after major central banks like the Fed and the ECB have officially initiated a shift in their monetary policy by lowering their key interest rates. Since gold does not yield any market interest, speculation about further falling financing rates and crumbling government bond coupons automatically leads to higher demand for gold. Then there are the ongoing geopolitical conflicts around the world, which are moving into a new dimension with the attacks and retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran. The impending election also plays a significant role, with market participants preparing for a potential presidency under Donald Trump, as polls indicate his victory is becoming more likely. Here, too, gold is benefiting from the prospect of an election victory by the former president, as he is likely to massively expand the country's debt due to the announced investments in industry and security, but at the same time, force the Fed to cut interest rates further to make this course of action financially viable. However, since a Trump presidency remains uncertain, the precious metal should have further upside potential in the short term while also experiencing significant fluctuations.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 31st, 2024 | 07:15 CET
Uranium Energy Rally 3.0! Another 100% with acquisitions at Nel, F3 Uranium, Plug Power, JinkoSolar and ARI Motors
Energy policy has become quite complex. The EU sanctions fossil fuels and gold from Russia but leaves out uranium. Why? There is one nuclear energy fan that vehemently opposes it behind the scenes in Brussels: France! Other countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, and Finland have also emerged as followers. Sweden and Romania each have two additional reactors in the planning stage, which the authorities have already approved. So, it is a two-tier society within the EU, which leaves Economic Minister Robert Habeck looking particularly foolish, especially as he secured costly LNG gas from Qatar on a 10-year contract to shut down domestic reactors. More mismanagement is hardly possible. The fact remains: with the renewed demand for uranium, supply will likely struggle to keep up in the coming years. F3 Uranium holds extensive concessions in the largest uranium mining district in the world: the Athabasca Basin. The industry is preparing for the impending supply bottleneck with acquisitions and purchases. Investors have the potential to double their returns now!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 28th, 2024 | 07:15 CET
The US election fever is boosting stocks! Mercedes, VW, Saturn Oil + Gas, Lufthansa and TUI are all incredibly cheap!
The stock market is booming! While the NASDAQ has established itself with P/E ratios above 30, the German stock market shows historically low valuations. Europe is in crisis, which is depressing valuations. As a result, international funds now have an overwhelming share of US stocks. For example, the well-known MSCI World: 72% of the index comprises US stocks, with the "Magnificent Seven" now accounting for around 20% of the list. For investors who are invested in these stocks, it has been a long celebration – but right before the US election, it also poses a significant concentration risk. It may be time to rethink, take profits from the top stocks, and consider a value-oriented portfolio with single-digit P/E ratios.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 24th, 2024 | 07:30 CEST
Biotech – Are takeovers looming amidst curious prices? Evotec, Bayer, Vidac Pharma and BioNTech in the spotlight
The biotech sector is once again in the spotlight. Since the acquisition of MorphoSys at the beginning of the year, the speculation carousel is turning again. Is Evotec next, or maybe Vidac Pharma? The Hamburg-based drug specialist came under fire from short-sellers after the resignation of long-standing CEO Lanthaler, who had shorted over 4% of the capital by mid-September. However, the price stubbornly held above the EUR 5 mark, and yesterday saw a 10% rise to EUR 6.60. What is behind this? Last week, it was Vidac Pharma that surged 300% from a standing start with enormous trading volumes. The thought processes of market participants are evident: interest rates are falling, making refinancing attractive again for upcoming financial investors. We shed light on the key players.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 23rd, 2024 | 07:45 CEST
The next gold rush with silver! dynaCERT and JinkoSolar remain winners, caution with Nel and thyssenkrupp
If things continue this way, gold and silver are set to become the top performers of 2024. Excluding popular technology stocks like Nvidia, the Nasdaq 100 index is currently up 32% in Euro terms. Precious metals have recently outperformed this return. Gold prices have increased by almost 40%, while silver prices have risen by nearly 50%. Commodity experts attribute the new rally to the strong increase in money supply by central banks and the persistently high inflation. Silver is expected to see an even stronger appreciation, as the widely observed gold-silver ratio is at historically high levels of 80, whereas in regular times, it should be around 50. With a gold price of USD 3,000 in 2025, silver could theoretically advance to USD 60. LME physical silver inventories are at a 20-year low. In our peer group of stocks, there are clear candidates for a rapid doubling.
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