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 September 18th, 2024 | 07:30 CEST
Turnaround stocks – Here we go! 250% returns with thyssenkrupp, nucera, Evotec, VCI Global and A2Z Cust2Mate
The stock markets are going up and up, even in the most challenging stock market month of the year. Because the market had already corrected in July, the bulls say that the need to catch up is all the greater due to upcoming interest rate cuts by central banks. The bears believe that the valuation of tech and AI stocks, in particular, is already far too advanced and are hoping for a correction. Yet, green signals dominate daily, and now the question is which lagging stocks to invest in. Of course, it does not work without fundamentals, but sometimes insider buying is enough to lift sentiment. We select promising risk-return profiles for risk-conscious investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 17th, 2024 | 07:20 CEST
All-time highs and lows! 100% with SMCI, BlockchainK2, and Intel, but Caution with SAP and Palantir
The buying frenzy in the tech sector continues, but performance remains highly differentiated. While the stocks that have performed well are correcting for the time being, the rally continues unabated for the stock market darlings. Interest rate cuts are the fuel driving prices ever higher. The old PE ratio admonishers have been ignored for several quarters now; what matters most now is momentum and sentiment. This week, it is happening again - an interest rate cut by the FED is on the agenda. And as the saying goes: Never fight the FED! Where are the opportunities for dynamic investors?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 16th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
This is unbelievable! 250% with an announcement: Bayer, Vidac Pharma, Evotec, and Valneva
The stock market has been rallying week after week, yet the biotech sector stubbornly lags behind. However, with the first interest rate cut in Europe, the path of lower financing options has now also been mapped out for the US. This week, the FED is set to decide on rate cuts, with 87% of capital market experts expecting a total of three cuts by the end of the year. That would be grist to the mill for growth stocks. Vidac Pharma has already gained 50% in 2 months, and Bayer and Evotec will likely follow soon. Valneva is raising EUR 61 million and aims to break even operationally. What is next for the sector?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 11th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Caution: The next commodity rally boosts Globex but brings higher costs for VW, BMW, and BYD!
The price of copper exceeded the USD 9,000 mark again in September, and future prices remain stable above the USD 9,400 mark. This makes it clear to high-tech manufacturers and producers of alternative energies that the desired electrification will cause significantly higher costs than anticipated. Despite the global economic stagnation, commodity prices remain high. This is mainly due to the general increase in operating costs in mining operations. Energy, material, and personnel costs have seen the most significant increases in over 30 years since 2020. Major consumers of industrial metals, in particular, are now having to dig deeper into their pockets. For some, this is feasible, but for mass producers such as Volkswagen or BYD, this means increased pressure on margins. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 10th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Warning: DAX and stock correction - Here come the Comeback stocks! TUI, ThyssenKrupp, Nucera, Desert Gold, and Lufthansa
The stock market gives and takes. After a sharp correction in July, there was a real buying frenzy in August. Surprisingly, however, the old crowd pullers did not reach new highs. Chart technicians interpret this as a dangerous double top with a subsequent sell trigger, which was already in place last week. So, while the major stocks continue to sell off day after day, the underperformers of recent months are starting to attract renewed attention. And if the rotation is successful, quick rebounds with decent returns are on the cards. We take a closer look at a few turnaround candidates.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 9th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
100% gains with auto stocks! BYD and dynaCERT are already on the launch pad. Are VW, BMW and Mercedes low enough yet?
Growing market shares through progress and innovation. While Chinese e-mobility is vehemently pushing into Europe, local manufacturers face a strategic dilemma. After all, combustion engines are currently still in demand, but what will things look like in 10 years? European car manufacturers currently have to pursue an expensive dual strategy in order to generate revenue. This means that they must not lose pace with developments in the electric vehicle sector while the combustion engine business continues to run at full throttle. While BMW will start series production of fuel cell cars in 2028, the Canadian hydrogen specialist dynaCERT is already in full swing. Where are the opportunities for resourceful investors?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 4th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
DAX correction - Time to sell defense stocks? Rheinmetall, Renk, First Hydrogen, thyssenkrupp, and nucera
What an incredible rally in just four weeks! At the beginning of August, the DAX 40 index was still at 17,200 points - yesterday, for the first time, it was close to the 19,000 mark. And all against the backdrop of a flimsy interest rate cut announcement from the US. Once again, investors are betting on a big wave of interest rate cuts, but will they materialize? Although inflation is falling slightly, the price of goods and services has risen by a good 50% in the last four years. We are not referring to the misleading consumer price index of the statisticians but rather to the "menu of the people." We are talking about restaurants, consumption, mobility, and housing. The most significant increase has likely been in the housing sector, where energy prices, insurance costs, and rents have risen dramatically. Soon, even homeowners will be affected by property tax, as the wheel of inflation continues to turn. Equities have once again surged ahead as war and expensive raw materials fuel the market. Where are the opportunities for investors?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 3rd, 2024 | 07:30 CEST
Artificial intelligence as a winning model! 200% return with Super Micro Computer and BlockchainK2, Caution with Intel and Aixtron!
The high-tech wave has been quite pronounced so far in 2024. Even the correction in July had little impact on the strong trend, which is now continuing upward. However, investors now clearly differentiate between the business models. Pure hardware manufacturers like Intel and Aixtron are coming under increasing scrutiny. On the other hand, Nvidia, the industry leader, is now earning just as much money with data centers as with its ultra-fast graphics chips. In the small-cap segment, highly interesting companies are already successfully using artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and thus achieve enormous cost savings. We analyze a little deeper and look to identify the yield drivers.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 2nd, 2024 | 07:30 CEST
DAX on a high, clear turnaround at Evotec and Saturn Oil + Gas, TUI and Lufthansa in a daily battle
The current stock market euphoria might seem out of place at first glance, given the geopolitical uncertainties, sluggish economic growth, and persistent inflation. However, it is important to remember: The stock market is looking 6 to 9 months ahead. The expectation is that inflation will weaken significantly, and the current interest rate level will fall considerably. In this environment of "steadily improving conditions", technology shares seem to be on the rise. Wars such as those in Ukraine or the Middle East may weigh on people's minds, but they boost the balance sheets of the defense industry. In this respect, there is little reason for pessimism, and the DAX at least reached new all-time highs at the end of August. It is worth taking a look at some of the lagging stocks.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on August 28th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Starting signal for a rally? BioNTech, Pfizer, and Bayer under scrutiny, Major news expected from Cardiol Therapeutics and Evotec
Despite all the prophecies of doom, life goes on in the biotech sector. With a medium-term focus, it makes sense to bet on management qualities, as the recent price drops were partially too severe, but the research approaches promise a better future. BioNTech and Pfizer still have to deal with the COVID-19 issue, while Bayer has now taken all measures to achieve a turnaround. The situation at Cardiol Therapeutics and Evotec is particularly interesting, as the members of the Management Board continue to buy shares regularly.
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