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 April 1st, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Interest rates, volatility, and uncertainty: Vonovia plummets, caution advised for TUI, and the green light for Desert Gold
The daily news now feels like a mix of a disaster movie, a stock market ticker, and a satirical show. A president is constantly making threatening gestures, a general has recently taken to tweeting, and a central banker doesn't know how to get inflation under control. Much appears out of balance—raising the question of whether consumers and investors are pulling back or simply adapting. Investors have been living for years in a constant state between alarm bells and champagne corks. Wars here, rising interest rates there, supply chains in gridlock, and suddenly gold shoots up again as if it had drunk one espresso too many. While the tourism sector sometimes crashes and sometimes takes off, it feels like a budget airline in crosswinds. Taking a clear, rational view in such an environment is challenging—but essential. We take a look at real estate, gold, and tourism.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 31st, 2026 | 08:25 CEST
Stock Markets on High Alert: Volatus Aerospace – Drones Are Becoming the Infrastructure of the Modern World
A new era has dawned—those who want to be part of it must act now! Drones are on the verge of becoming the universal technology of the 21st century. A tool that is equally at home in agriculture, industry, disaster response, and military operations. What began as a niche solution for aerial photography is now an indispensable component of modern infrastructure and security architectures. Especially in the military sector, unmanned systems have fundamentally changed the nature of warfare, as they enable reconnaissance, precision strikes, and the protection of critical facilities more efficiently and cost-effectively. At the same time, energy providers, emergency services, and logistics companies use the same technologies to reduce risks and streamline operations. This so-called dual-use capability makes drones a key strategic tool for governments and companies worldwide. Whoever controls the technology increasingly controls the speed, safety, and efficiency of modern societies. These are all topics that have been circulating through the trading floors of stock exchanges for several months. Volatus Aerospace is positioning itself as a notable contender in this space.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 31st, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
The Tungsten Mystery: Commodity prices are skyrocketing, and stock volatility is soaring - Almonty Industries now offers a 100% chance
No all-clear yet from the war fronts, which is making the stock markets volatile and vulnerable. Last Friday, the CNN Fear and Greed Index reached a record high of 10 out of 100 points. In other words, Investors haven't been this worried about the safety of their investments in a long time. This aligns perfectly with the saying: "Buy when the cannons roar!" A contradiction? No, because just yesterday the index jumped up to 13; in particular, the leading European index, the DAX 40, showed robust performance and gained over 2% from its morning low. A brief shift in sentiment or a turning point? Anyone buying Almonty now can get the stock a good 35% cheaper than four weeks ago. What do the analysts say?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 30th, 2026 | 08:25 CEST
NEO Battery Materials Charging Ahead – The New Performance Standard for the Energy of the Future
While the Iran conflict in the Middle East is unsettling the global economy, a much deeper shift in the balance of power is taking place on the global commodities market. The rivalry between the US and China, long marked by trade and technology wars, is now extending to energy supply and battery production. Beijing is restricting not only the export of rare earths but also the export of high-performance battery cells, forcing Western industries to reorganize their supply chains. The situation is particularly critical for batteries used in defense and drone technology, which are considered security-critical infrastructure. The general public's thinking is simple: with the constant rise in the cost of fossil fuels, the world faces a choice - accept expensive mobility or pursue self-sufficient development of renewable solutions! In this context, the Canadian-South Korean company NEO Battery Materials is making a strategic statement of technological independence.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 27th, 2026 | 09:05 CET
Crisis as Catalyst: Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit, RE Royalties, and PayPal in Focus
War, destruction, and infrastructure reconstruction—the financial sector is in the spotlight. Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the rising demand for credit is causing lenders' margins to surge! This is because banks, infrastructure financiers, and specialized investment firms benefit directly from the growing demand for capital coming from many directions. The energy transition is one of the largest investment areas. In Europe alone, investments in the hundreds of billions will be needed in the coming years to modernize power grids, build storage facilities, and connect completed energy plants to the grid. Financial institutions are not only earning from loans and project financing, but increasingly also from fees, equity stakes, and long-term cash flows from energy assets. At the same time, interest margins are rising in an environment of higher financing costs, which improves the profitability of many financial institutions. Despite all the crises and difficult investment conditions, it is worth taking a look at the credit sector.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 26th, 2026 | 09:45 CET
Iran Conflict Boosting Margins: BASF, Lahontan Gold, E.ON, and Lanxess in focus
Brent crude at USD 100 – this is a game-changer! The recent attack on Qatar's key LNG facility has taken 17% of annual production off the market, and the global LNG market faces a multi-year structural deficit. A doubling of gas prices around the globe in just 12 hours also sent oil prices soaring. Worse still: The Strait of Hormuz is currently blocked, and neither oil nor gas tankers can even begin their voyages at sea. For the winding-down winter season in Europe, the problem is not overwhelming, but filling gas storage facilities over the summer is likely to prove difficult. In this environment, gold has been benefiting again since mid-week, up 5% to USD 4,550; at the crisis low, the price had even dipped to USD 4,150. How are select gold companies and major gas consumers like BASF and Lanxess faring right now? What about E.ON? Here are a few thoughts.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 26th, 2026 | 07:55 CET
DAX & Gold Correction: 100% Gains Possible with SAP, Kobo Resources, and Oracle
High volatility is shaping daily trading. With the threat of an airstrike on Iranian nuclear power plants, the major stock markets came under extreme pressure. As a result, the closely watched DAX 40 index briefly fell below 22,000 points, in tandem with the NASDAQ. As a reminder, the annual high was set in January at 25,508 points. The price of gold also suffered from the general trend toward liquidity; everything that was not firmly in place was sold off. However, since Wednesday, there have been initial signs of easing, and buybacks are beginning. We are focusing on the promising projects of Kobo Resources in Côte d'Ivoire and also believe that cloud and AI experts SAP and Oracle are poised for a turnaround in 2026. We are convinced that one of these stocks will achieve a 100% return over the next two years. Of course, you are free to choose how to structure your portfolio.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 25th, 2026 | 09:35 CET
Oil Volatility Shakes Markets – Life Sciences Stocks Back in Focus: Bayer, Vidac Pharma, Valneva, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer
The conflicts in the Middle East continue. With the first talks between the US and Iran, the stock markets made a lightning-fast upward adjustment. As a result, the German benchmark index DAX 40 gained a full 1,600 points within just 10 minutes at the start of the week. However, it was unable to hold that level, falling back to 22,600 points yesterday. The question now is whether the parties to the conflict can actually reach a viable solution. Completely unfazed by the broader market conditions, some news is making waves in the life sciences sector, driving price movements here and there. It is good to shift the focus away from daily market fluctuations and toward other profitable sectors. Here are a few ideas.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 25th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Trump and the EU Need Critical Metals and Oil Alternatives! BHP, Avrupa Minerals, Mercedes, and BYD
As oil prices surge to new levels above USD 100, investors are facing heightened supply chain concerns. Just as during the COVID-19 pandemic, global trade relations in the commodities sector are at risk of grinding to a halt due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following significant price declines across all industrial sectors, it is essential to identify potential winners. The commodities giant BHP can look forward to rising revenues and cash flows, while a new surge in e-mobility is expected in the alternative energy sector. Avrupa Minerals is searching for critical materials in Finland and Portugal and has already made discoveries. An exciting investment opportunity is currently emerging.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 23rd, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Sharp Corrections for the DAX, NASDAQ, BTC, Gold, and Silver – But Almonty Industries Is Showing Its Strength!
17% of Qatar's LPG capacity was destroyed last week, with damage expected to last 2 to 3 years. What madness! Iran is targeting critical infrastructure of Western allies in response to Israeli-American aggression. This brings back the horror scenarios from the COVID-19 pandemic, as we are likely to witness the collapse of global supply chains - at least for a few months. For the capital markets, this means constant stress mode, with high volatility and a downward trend. Even safe havens like gold and silver are under massive selling pressure - presumably due to liquidity shortages. One commodity, however, is trending from one high to the next: tungsten. This critically important metal for the defense industry has reached prices of up to USD 2,800 per metric ton unit (MTU). One company particularly exposed to this trend is Almonty Industries, already up over 2,000% in the last 18 months. What is next here?
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