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 February 27th, 2025 | 07:50 CET
Attention – Biotech is taking off! Evotec, Vidac Pharma, BioNTech, and Novo Nordisk in focus
With new index highs and huge daily trading volumes, the biotech sector has been back in the spotlight for several weeks. At Evotec, the personnel merry-go-round continues, while BioNTech has announced an acquisition in the oncology field. After the big crash in Novo Nordisk shares, the first share buybacks are now taking place, but growth rates have been revised downwards. Vidac Pharma has just completed a roadshow and will present its latest progress at the Sachs Health Science CEOs Forum in Zurich. Share prices across the sector appear to have turned in the last quarter. It is now time for investors to take a closer look again. We offer a few insights.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 26th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Elon Musk is losing, now comes hydrogen! Watch out for BYD, Plug Power, First Hydrogen, and Mercedes
Tesla has already lost its leading role to BYD, but there are other winners from the Texan crash. Mercedes is one of the profiteers. First Hydrogen is ready to roll out its innovative solutions. Since nuclear power plants are almost emission-free during operation, the carbon footprint of green hydrogen from nuclear energy is comparable to that from renewable sources such as wind and solar. Unlike wind or solar energy, nuclear power can produce electricity around the clock because it is not dependent on weather conditions. In countries such as France, Finland, and Japan, nuclear energy is already being considered as an option for hydrogen production to drive the decarbonization of industry. Which stocks are coming to the fore as a result?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 25th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
CDU wins, and the stock market celebrates! Caution with Nel ASA, First Nordic Metals, Xiaomi, and Agnico Eagle
In addition to the stock indices constantly reaching new highs, gold has also reached new record levels above USD 2,950. After the tech indices climbed to new highs during February, there is now a slight correction. No one is talking about a trend reversal yet, as buybacks are still too present. Top performers like Palantir and Nvidia may have to take a hit in the short term, while low-valued securities and defense stocks are currently in demand again. Rheinmetall remains the top share in the DAX 40 index, with a plus of over 800% since February 2022. This year, the value is once again excelling with an increase of more than 50%. We highlight some opportunities.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 24th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Chancellor election 2025 - now it is getting exciting! Explosive news at Palantir, D-Wave, European Lithium, and SAP
Germany has voted. With 28% of the vote, the CDU leaves the field as the winner. However, difficult coalition talks will now follow. Those expecting a lot of "change" may still be disappointed because many urgent topics do not seem urgent enough yet. How the CDU will proceed with the blocking parties will become an exciting topic in the coming weeks. The stock market experienced a slight dip on Friday, indicating that investors, accustomed to a bull market, are shifting to the safe side before the election results are clear. After all, as of Friday, around 30% of eligible voters were still undecided. Some stocks should be on the radar, as significant movements are expected.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 21st, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Global stock boom, Germany votes – Watch out for Mercedes-Benz, Argo Living, thyssenkrupp, Rheinmetall, and Hensoldt!
The stock market started the new year at full speed. The DAX index reached 22,900 points in February, which is in line with some analysts' year-end targets. Liquidity is high and sentiment remains buoyant despite all the negative events in the real world. The federal elections are just around the corner, with the prospect of a grand coalition with green or yellow enrichment. The people of Germany hope for a big change, but none of our politicians have the stature of a Donald Trump, who establishes new conditions by the second. The likelihood is high that coalition negotiations will take longer than we believe today, and the uncertainty surrounding the German economy will likely continue for a while. It will be interesting to see whether Germany ever experiences a real "double whammy". After all, there are enough problems to solve, but so far, the will and courage are lacking. Here you will find a selection of titles that could cause a stir even after the election.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 20th, 2025 | 07:50 CET
DAX makes a decent correction – Gold sets its sights on the USD 3,000 mark! Caution advised with Palantir, Barrick, Desert Gold, Lufthansa, and TUI
After weeks of gains, the DAX 40 index saw its first noticeable correction yesterday. It rose to 22,935 in the morning, but by the evening, it had fallen to just 22,450. Hardly anyone had considered that the one-way street of rising valuations would eventually come to an end. Will the correction continue and perhaps go really deep? The opposite is currently true for gold. The inflation figures from the UK of a smooth 3% in January are causing the central bank to break out in a cold sweat. Adieu interest rate cuts – instead, gold is appreciating again and reached a new all-time high of USD 2,945. We look at the winners and losers. It is time to position yourself correctly.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 19th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Defense and critical metals – the pressure is rising! Where are Rheinmetall, Renk, Hensoldt, and XXIX Metal headed?
Since August 2023, the Chinese government has continuously issued export control measures for high-tech metals that are important for the semiconductor industry and green technologies. The sharp rise in energy commodities is hindering electrification projects. Copper is indispensable for these projects and will become one of the key raw materials in the coming years, around which innovations revolve. The red metal is an essential component of a completely new energy infrastructure, and trends such as Web 3.0, high-performance computing, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence are exacerbating the scarcity situation. The tech giants, worth billions, want to invest because they need the infrastructure for their business. In Europe, the defense industry is on the verge of reaching new all-time highs. A closer look is required.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 17th, 2025 | 07:35 CET
Shooting star Rheinmetall continues to rise - Greentech stocks like Nel, dynaCERT, and Plug Power are in the starting gate!
With the start of the security conference, they were back – the defense stocks. Rheinmetall thus exceeded the EUR 800 mark for the first time. The DAX 40 index is also doing brilliantly, currently at 22,600, well ahead of the NASDAQ. Now, rumors of peace talks are circulating, but the stock market is still not quite believing it. The losers of recent months were, not least, due to the re-election of Donald Trump, the greentech stocks. They were simply ignored in the face of the "climate change deniers" from the White House. But the charts no longer reached new lows. This is reason enough for us to refocus on these stocks. dynaCERT made its first leaps with the VERRA certification, but there is still much more potential. Selection remains key!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 17th, 2025 | 06:25 CET
Things are heating up with Alibaba and Credissential, while Palantir and SAP ride the AI boom
The stock market is picking up speed. In addition to the high-tech and AI fantasy, there are rumors of peace in Ukraine. European equities that are likely to play a role in any reconstruction are attracting a lot of attention. Cement maker Heidelberg Materials has been performing well for weeks, and Siemens is also gaining daily. Outside of geopolitical considerations, SAP remains the only German cloud of hope to be a long-running success. Is a correction possible here? It is difficult to imagine at the moment, so attention is turning to lagging stocks or stocks that have already fully exploited their momentum. For those paying close attention, divergences are visible!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 13th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
DAX 22,000 – New highs for Oklo, Nova Pacific Metals, D-Wave, and SMCI under the microscope!
After a rapid upward movement, the DAX 40 index has reached the magical 22,100-point mark after just 6 weeks of trading. This means that the index has already gained more than 10% since the beginning of the year. Investments in the high-tech and defense sectors continue to drive this. Investors are following the trends that started in 2024. However, this is bringing critical metals to the fore because they are currently subject to sanctions by China under Donald Trump's tariff plans. We are therefore focusing our analysis on companies that are particularly noteworthy under the current circumstances. It is not always a good time to buy, but as the saying goes, you will never go broke taking profits.
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