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 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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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!
ReadCommented 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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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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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.
ReadCommented 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?
ReadCommented 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?
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on January 16th, 2026 | 08:15 CET
Up 700% and still going strong! Almonty, Deutz, and Infineon under the microscope
It goes without saying that stocks that are performing well do not necessarily have to stop. Often, new business models only become interesting over time, or companies change their focus to become attractive targets for investors again. Almonty Industries is considered a representative of critical metals. The stock has risen 700% in the past 12 months. However, so much has changed in the group that analysts now have to recalculate here as well. Drive specialist Deutz is consistently focusing on military applications, and Infineon is discovering its relevance in solving energy problems in large computing facilities and in e-mobility. New concepts, new valuations – the world keeps turning! Where should investors get in now?
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on January 16th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
AI, defense, and the energy crisis - Things are looking up! E.ON, CHAR Technologies, DroneShield, BayWa
Things are continuing where they left off in 2025. The colorful US President Trump is now threatening Greenland and Iran at the same time, raw materials remain in demand, and the Western industrial world is worried about its supply chains. At the same time, the increasing use of artificial intelligence is keeping energy efficiency and supply issues at the forefront of public and corporate attention. Sophisticated business models allow investors to identify promising strategies that are resilient in a fragile and uncertain world. Below, we highlight a few notable examples.
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on January 15th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Acquisition Breakthrough: D-Wave, First Hydrogen, and Plug Power in focus
In an increasingly fast-paced world, investors are seeking timely information on stocks that have been highly volatile in recent weeks. Often, the key opportunities lie in turnaround situations, driven partly by operational news and partly by technical chart patterns. Today's selection of stocks reflects exactly this picture. D-Wave is impressing with a complementary acquisition deal, First Hydrogen with a successful capital raise, while Plug Power is unfortunately facing negative analyst commentary. What is happening on the price board?
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