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 19th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
Opportunities upon opportunities: sell AI now! Nel ASA, Royal Helium, Plug Power, and BYD
19,887 is the new record high of the NASDAQ 100 index. Dream returns from Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft could accelerate the stock market's growth into the summer once again. This could also make the second quarter of 2024 a good month for equities, as the saying "Sell in May and go Away" does not seem to apply this year. However, there are plenty of lagging stocks with great potential. They are currently on one side, as the attraction of the "Magnificent Seven" is too strong. We take the euphoria as an opportunity to take a closer look at a few promising stocks.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 18th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Reduce CO2 and stop storms now! Lufthansa, TUI, Carbon Done Right and GameStop in the analysis check
Historic floods hit Germany. The rain of the last 4 weeks has brought indescribable masses of water to more than 3,000 communities in southern Germany. Flooded cellars and living rooms, washed away vehicles, and severely damaged buildings caused damage of around two billion euros in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg alone. The Ahr Valley in Rhineland-Palatinate was hit by a flood of the century back in 2021. Investors can take a sustainable approach to stock selection and set green criteria for their portfolio selection. Returns are not always a factor, but at least the savings are working for a good cause. We select a few options.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 17th, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
Acute threat? Armaments and high-tech in the crosshairs: Aixtron, Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall and Hensoldt
The recent European elections have enabled the conservative camp to make significant gains. Undoubtedly, a whole bouquet of issues has led to the so-called "shift to the right". In times of war, however, the neutral observer may not be surprised that the self-proclaimed peace parties, represented by the colours red and green, have lost considerable ground. After all, the competence for peacemaking and security in Europe tends to be found in the conservative camp. The capital markets currently favour high-tech and armaments, orders are booming, and growth is assured for years to come. It is now crucial for stock market players to take a closer look at these sectors, as the high-yield performers of the first half of the year appear to be correcting more strongly. What will happen here in the medium term?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 12th, 2024 | 07:15 CEST
After the election, buy a combustion engine now? Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Globex Mining and BYD on the test track
The crushing defeat of the green camp in the EU elections has caused a stir in the automotive industry. Will the ban on combustion engines be overturned in favour of a general openness to technology? It is well known that the best conventional vehicles come from Germany, and they are demonstrably no more harmful to the climate than current e-vehicles. Voters have finally lifted the green veil, and the doctrine of the know-it-alls is now in retreat. From a climate perspective, investing in battery storage systems makes sense, but they do not necessarily have to be installed in vehicles. How can investors benefit from the current situation?
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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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