A native of North Hesse, he has over 25 years of experience in financial journalism and active portfolio management and is regarded as a proven expert on German small-cap stocks and special situations.
After studying law at the University of Göttingen with a focus on banking and capital markets law, he began his career in Frankfurt's financial scene at the turn of the millennium. As a stock market and business journalist, the passionate amateur golfer wrote for leading investment newsletters, financial newspapers, and business magazines, including PLATOW Börse, Capital Depesche, BÖRSE ONLINE, Capital, and the Financial Times Deutschland.
From 2011 to 2013, he headed the Frankfurt editorial office of the financial newspaper €uro am Sonntag. From 2013 to 2026, he served as deputy editor-in-chief of the well-known investor magazine BÖRSE ONLINE and was responsible for the premium stock market service "Lars Winter Report," which featured a highly successful real-money portfolio. He remains widely known to a broad financial audience through various podcasts, TV appearances, and prominent stock market events.
As an investor, Winter follows a disciplined stock-picking approach with a particular focus on small-cap stocks and undervalued companies in special situations. In his experience, especially among smaller second- and third-tier companies, there are still many undiscovered opportunities—regardless of the market environment—that can help investors succeed in various market phases.
As a fund manager, he is responsible, among other things, for the UCITS fund Salus Alpha Special Situations. His Wikifolio strategy, "BÖRSE ONLINE Nebenwerte", has ranked among the platform's most closely followed portfolios for many years and consistently manages a growing multi-million-euro investment volume.
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Commented by Lars Winter on July 10th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Lahontan Gold: Canadian Gold Explorer Poised for a Revaluation – Doubling Potential
Lahontan Gold's stock is currently one of the most exciting gold mining stocks. The Canadian small-cap has more than tripled over the past year and could be poised for its next big move, as the North American company's business model still holds significant growth potential. This is likely to be confirmed by an updated preliminary economic assessment, which is eagerly anticipated and is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. It could provide this hot stock with new momentum.
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Commented by Lars Winter on July 9th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Volatus Aerospace, TKMS, and Rheinmetall: Three Stocks for the Next Defence Boom
Financial markets had partly priced in a lasting ceasefire in the Persian Gulf, but the conflict has flared up again. U.S. President Donald Trump recently declared the ceasefire with Iran to be over. The global defence boom is far from running out of steam. On the contrary, it continues to gather momentum while constantly shifting its focus. After ammunition, tanks, air defence systems and drones, maritime defence is once again moving into the spotlight. Around the recent NATO summit in Ankara, for example, Canada announced multi-billion-dollar submarine plans involving thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). At the same time, rising defence spending across Europe and the technological race in counter-drone capabilities underline the continuing need for military investment. Against this backdrop, investors may find new opportunities—from the more speculative Volatus Aerospace to the more established defence names TKMS and Rheinmetall.
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Commented by Lars Winter on July 8th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Zefiro Methane, RWE, and KSB Under the Microscope: Three Stocks for the New Energy Infrastructure Boom
The ongoing energy transition is giving rise to many new business models and niche markets, sparking new excitement in the stock market and offering investors promising investment opportunities. In addition to wind turbines, solar panels, and hydrogen, new power plants, data centers, and power grids are also being developed. Furthermore, the old energy infrastructure must be decommissioned. Abandoned oil and gas wells must be plugged, methane emissions reduced, sites remediated, and energy infrastructure modernized. This is precisely what is giving rise to an exciting market worth billions. We are taking a closer look at three energy stocks with very different risk profiles: Zefiro Methane, a promising specialty stock; RWE, a major German energy leader; and KSB, a quiet infrastructure beneficiary in the mechanical engineering sector.
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Commented by Lars Winter on July 1st, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Almonty, Rheinmetall, and Hensoldt: Good Buying Opportunities Among These Three Investor Favourites
The stock market loves big stories. Even better are stories where multiple trends converge at the same time. That is exactly what is happening right now with critical raw materials, defence, and high tech. The West wants to become less dependent on China; Europe is ramping up its military capabilities; and modern defence systems require ever-increasing amounts of specialty materials. Three stocks represent different aspects of this same trend: Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and Hensoldt. All three are very popular with investors but have recently had to weather price setbacks. A great opportunity for new investors!
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 26th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Zefiro Methane, 2G Energy, and Siemens Energy: A Closer Look at Three Exciting Energy Stocks with Different Risk Profiles
The energy transition is often discussed in terms of wind turbines, solar panels, and hydrogen. But behind the scenes, an equally exciting market is emerging: abandoned oil and gas wells must be plugged, methane emissions reduced, power grids expanded, and data centers reliably supplied with power. Zefiro Methane, 2G Energy, and Siemens Energy are benefiting from this trend. Today, we take a look at three energy stocks with very different risk profiles.
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 25th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Lahontan Gold: This Stock Is Poised for a Breakout
Lahontan Gold is one of the most exciting stocks in the gold mining sector. The Canadian small-cap stock has more than tripled in value over the past year and could be poised for its next big move, as the North American company's business model still holds significant growth potential. This is likely to be confirmed by a new PEA set to be released in the coming months. Lahontan has also recently made several advances in its drilling activities, which could now give this hot stock new momentum.
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 24th, 2026 | 08:00 CEST
Power Metallic Mines, Grupo México, and Anglo American: Three Exciting Stocks for the Great Metal Rush
Critical metals have long been among the most exciting topics on the stock market. Power grids, data centers, electric mobility, renewable energy, and new industrial policies are devouring not only copper but also nickel, platinum, palladium, silver, and other strategic raw materials. At the same time, new mines are emerging only slowly, permits take years to obtain, and politically stable locations are becoming increasingly valuable. This is precisely where the investment potential lies: Those who have access today to the right deposits, producers, or commodity platforms could be among the winners in the next wave of scarcity. We present three interesting stocks that allow investors to approach the topic of critical metals from very different angles.
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Volatus Aerospace, Hensoldt, and Rheinmetall: Three Stocks for the New Drone and Defence Boom
After the war comes rearmament. The conflict in the Middle East may be nearing an end—the US and Iran recently signed at least a declaration of intent to end the war at the Palace of Versailles. But this will only temporarily slow down global rearmament, if at all. In the long term, the defence boom will continue worldwide. And the wars of the future will no longer be fought solely with tanks, aircraft, and missiles. Drones, sensors, software, autonomous systems, and electronic defence technology are fundamentally transforming the defence industry. What seemed like a niche topic for specialists just a few years ago has now become a multi-billion-dollar growth market. Governments around the globe want to become more independent, secure supply chains, and modernize military capabilities more quickly. This is precisely what is giving rise to new investment opportunities. Volatus Aerospace is currently particularly exciting for speculative investors; those who prefer a more conservative approach can also add Hensoldt and Rheinmetall to a defence-focused portfolio.
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 18th, 2026 | 06:30 CEST
Almonty, RENK, and SGL Carbon: Three Promising Stocks for the New Order in Raw Materials and Defence
The new world order and geopolitical uncertainty are bringing even obscure raw materials—such as tungsten, graphite, specialty steels, and high-performance materials—into the spotlight on the stock market. Rising defence spending, artificial intelligence (AI), and the desire for independent supply chains are suddenly turning niche topics into investment stories. Three exciting stocks in this sector are Almonty Industries, RENK, and SGL Carbon.
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 17th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Rio Tinto, KSB, Desert Gold Ventures: Three Winners of the Commodity Supercycle
Commodity markets have performed strongly over the past two years. Despite recent corrections in gold and silver, precious metals remain in high demand. Copper, tungsten, and rare earths are also benefiting from a boom in demand that extends far beyond a typical economic cycle. The drivers include the energy transition, the global expansion of data centers, the electrification of industry, and rising defence spending. At the same time, the supply of strategic commodities is increasingly becoming a matter of national security. Three winners of the commodities supercycle are Rio Tinto, KSB, and Desert Gold Ventures. With stocks from the speculative, value, and infrastructure sectors, investors have three different ways to bet on one of the most exciting trends of the coming years.
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