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 June 11th, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
After the European elections: Is it all happening now? Nel ASA, Kraken Energy, Siemens Energy, ThyssenKrupp and Nucera in focus
Europe has voted, and the Green parties have suffered historic losses! Now, the energy debate is coming to the fore again. While Germany is focusing entirely on green energy in the future, other countries have long since turned the challenges of the time into action. Nuclear energy remains a "zero-zero solution", making France, the Czech Republic and Poland the biggest climate protection exporters in the EU. This is because many new state-of-the-art reactors are being built here. The electricity market is huge, as Germany alone will have to shut down its gas and coal-fired power plants over the next few years due to the CO2 reduction commitments from the Paris Agreement. This threatens to create a supply gap that can only be filled with alternative energies, nuclear power, or hydrogen. What should investors focus on now?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 10th, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
Nasdaq short bets remain dangerous! TUI, Saturn Oil + Gas, Plug Power, and Evotec in the crosshairs
Last week, Nvidia shares gave the bears a scare. Despite massive price gains in recent months, the shares of the specialist for high-performance chips gained another 20%, adding USD 600 billion to its valuation. Now, behind Microsoft, Nvidia is the second most valuable company in the world, surpassing even Apple. Of course, this did not happen without reason because, as of today, the share is trading at 1:10, which means a tenfold increase in the number of shares in the portfolio for shareholders. This does not change the market value per se, as the share price is also reduced by 90% at the opening. The aim is to make the share more accessible and allow retail investors to get involved. Stock splits of this kind are common on the NASDAQ and have often brought investors additional price gains in the following months. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 6th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Rally start for biotech! Evotec, Bayer, Defence Therapeutics, CureVac and BioNTech in pole position
Sell in May and go Away! Far from it, as the stock markets continue to rise steadily in June. After a disappointing start to the year, the biotech sector is now also showing signs of recovery. Bayer and Evotec seem to have found their footing with improved outlooks. BioNTech, CureVac and Defence Therapeutics are providing promising data on various cancer vaccines. Whoever opens the door here can save millions of lives. And investors stand to make a fortune if one of the vaccines hits the mark. We analyze the opportunities and risks.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 4th, 2024 | 07:30 CEST
Banks double 100%; now comes the gold rally! Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Desert Gold and Lufthansa
The stock market keeps climbing, as evidenced by the ever-new highs of prominent indices like the NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones, Nikkei, or the DAX 40 index. While international high-tech stocks are setting the tone, financial stocks have now also returned to pre-pandemic profit levels. This is due to the return of interest margins. However, due to the poor economic situation, write-downs in loan portfolios now threaten. The generally depressing situation is also weighing on tourism companies. The situation is quite different for gold and silver. They finally reached new highs in May, and the momentum is likely to continue rapidly. What should investors pay urgent attention to now?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 3rd, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Armaments are becoming socially acceptable, and Hydrogen is finally turning! Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, dynaCERT, Nel ASA and Plug Power in focus!
Who would have thought armaments would become acceptable under a pacifist red-green government? Never before have the opportunities for German defense stocks been as great as they are now. This is because the significant increase in geopolitical conflicts has heightened the need for security in Central Europe. In addition, the EU wants to show its support for Ukraine against the aggressor Russia and is ordering substantial amounts of war materials. In contrast, hydrogen values have almost been forgotten in the last two years. But now, there could be a revival. We look at two sectors with different underlying conditions. Investors should sharpen their senses now!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 30th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Already up 180% in 2024 - Who offers more? BioNTech, Bayer, Cardiol Therapeutics, or Evotec?
For investors in the biotech sector, 2024 has been a very rocky year. Everyone is waiting for the big breakthrough, which has yet to appear. In a sector where there is no longer a pandemic and cancer research is still stuck, selection has become very important. Complicating matters is the investor-unfriendly capital market interest rate, with hopes resting on support from central banks quarter by quarter. This makes it all the more important to identify and follow the most innovative business models. BioNTech does not currently have a blockbuster but still has a good EUR 17 billion in its coffers. Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has seen its share price drop to a fifth of its 2019 value, and Evotec also resembles a disaster. Cardiol Therapeutics has performed well so far - what is next for them?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 28th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
The high-tech party à la Nvidia continues! Super Micro Computer, MGI, GameStop and Alphabet in focus
Another new NASDAQ all-time high! Meanwhile, things did not look so good the day after the Nvidia figures. The market collapsed by 400 points in just 5 trading hours, but thanks to well-known protagonists, it recovered surprisingly quickly. High-tech investors are currently trading the big growth fantasy of "artificial intelligence" and are patiently waiting for an interest rate signal from the FED. Before then, there will likely be some relief from the ECB. This is because economic development in Europe is not progressing due to Germany's pronounced weakness as a business location. High inflation and the entrenched capital market interest rate are cited as obstacles. This is putting pressure on consumers' budgets. Despite all the prophecies of doom, some business models offer good growth even in challenging economic situations. We provide an insight.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 24th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Energy transition with the battery revolution! BASF, Altech Advanced Materials, Siemens Energy and BYD
And once again, Nvidia! The NASDAQ continues to set the pace. In addition to good figures from the corporate sector, hopes of an imminent interest rate cut are currently providing a boost. This should happen as early as June. Despite persistent inflation figures, the financial community believes that the Fed should prevent or at least mitigate the impending downturn in the US economy by making loans cheaper. This is grist to the mill of the long-term bulls in the tech sector. As a result, the NDX reached a new all-time high and only just missed the next thousand mark at 18,996 points. Commodities, especially battery metals, are now also bullish. This is shifting the focus of potential alternative technologies for the lithium-ion standard. Which stocks in this sector are attracting attention?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 23rd, 2024 | 08:15 CEST
More is not possible! 250% opportunities with TUI, Lufthansa, Royal Helium, and Plug Power
The stock market upswing is currently only being driven by a few stocks. In particular, stocks from the high-tech, artificial intelligence and defense sectors are making investors' hearts beat faster. However, as the upward trend matures, previously neglected stocks also come into focus. These include the tourism and travel specialists Lufthansa and TUI, which were supposed to take off after the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, Plug Power and Royal Helium have also recently fallen by the wayside. Investors should now closely examine where the potential is hidden because the next sector rotation could already be in the pipeline.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 22nd, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
The party is over - Sell defense stocks now! Rheinmetall, First Hydrogen, Renk and Hensoldt
While the DAX and NASDAQ are reaching new highs, sectors like armaments and high-tech are taking a break. After an extended rally, it is also good to see other stocks coming back into focus. A surprising rebound in Plug Power sent the bombed-out stock soaring by 80%, but unfortunately, 60% of this gain was quickly lost. Easy come, easy go! A significant sell-off occurred at Renk, raising the question of when Rheinmetall and Hensoldt might follow suit. We analyze the current trends in more detail.
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