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The Rise of Eduardo Saverin’s Investments in Brazil

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Key Takeaways Eduardo Saverin is expanding his investment footprint in Brazil through high-growth venture deals, fintech exposure, and technology-driven platforms. His strategy focuses on scalable digital ecosystems, mirroring early Facebook-era principles but adapted to Brazil’s consumer market. Saverin-backed companies are influencing Brazil’s innovation landscape, improving capital access and shaping cross-border investor sentiment. His investment approach offers insights into how global capital is redefining Brazil as a technological powerhouse rather than a purely commodity-driven economy. Executive Summary Eduardo Saverin, cofounder of Facebook and one of the world’s most influential venture capitalists, has been quietly reshaping Brazil’s innovation and investment landscape. Despite living in Singapore and operating globally, Saverin has increasingly directed capital toward Brazilian startups, fintechs, marketplaces, and technology platforms that reflect the cou...
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Tiago Reis: Architect of Brazil’s Investment Analysis Ecosystem and Financial Education

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Introduction Tiago Guitián dos Reis is a Brazilian financial strategist, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Suno Research, a leading independent investment research and analysis firm serving individual investors in Brazil. Over more than a decade in the capital markets, Reis has shaped an institutional platform that integrates equity analysis, investment strategy, and financial education for a broad investor community, significantly influencing how retail capital participates in Brazil’s markets. Under his leadership, the Suno group has expanded its reach across multiple business verticals, including financial analysis, consulting, wealth solutions, and digital financial content, positioning itself as a reference ecosystem for investment intelligence in Brazil. Reis’s professional path combines rigorous analytical training, strategic business development, and a mission to enhance financial literacy among retail investors across socioeconomic backgrounds. Early Life and Backgro...
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Raul Sena: Investment Advisory Entrepreneurship and Financial Education in Brazil’s Retail Investor Market

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Introduction Raul Sena is a Brazilian entrepreneur and financial educator whose career reflects the transformation of Brazil’s retail investment landscape over the past decade. Known publicly for his work in financial education and widely recognized in digital media under the brand associated with individual investor training, Sena has built a business trajectory that extends beyond content creation into structured investment advisory services. He is the founder of AUVP Capital, an investment advisory firm operating within Brazil’s expanding ecosystem of retail-focused financial intermediation. His relevance lies not only in his visibility as a financial educator but also in his role in building a scalable advisory business aligned with Brazil’s shift from traditional banking products toward market-based investments. Sena’s career illustrates how digital education, brand building, and advisory services have converged in Brazil’s evolving financial services sector, particularly among ...
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The Role of REIT ETFs for Passive Brazil Exposure

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Key Takeaways REIT and FII ETFs offer a simplified gateway to Brazil’s real estate market but introduce structural trade-offs versus direct ownership. Passive exposure reduces idiosyncratic risk but may dilute income quality and asset-level differentiation. Currency effects, index construction, and liquidity constraints materially influence realized returns for global investors. ETFs are most effective as allocation tools, not substitutes for fundamental real estate analysis. Understanding ETF mechanics is essential to setting realistic expectations for yield, volatility, and diversification. Executive Summary Brazil’s real estate market has long attracted global investors seeking income, inflation protection, and exposure to tangible assets in a large emerging economy. Over time, Real Estate Investment Trust–like structures — locally known as FIIs — became a central vehicle for accessing Brazilian property markets, offering regular distributions and diversified ass...
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Equity Profile #12 — Gerdau S.A. (2026 Full Investor Breakdown)

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Key Takeaways Comprehensive analysis of Gerdau S.A., one of the largest long steel producers in the Americas and a global reference in specialty steel products. Detailed historical overview from its founding in Brazil to its expansion across North America, South America, and global steel markets. Full breakdown of Gerdau’s business model, including long steel, specialty steel, recycling, and downstream solutions. Examination of Gerdau’s competitive positioning in construction, infrastructure, automotive, and industrial markets. Stock market presence on B3 (GGBR3 / GGBR4) and U.S. ADRs (GGB), with relevance for U.S. investors. Review of recent financial performance, margins, cash generation, leverage, and dividend policy. Key performance indicators specific to the steel industry, including capacity utilization, cost structure, and scrap efficiency. Opportunities tied to infrastructure spending, reshoring trends, and energy transition demand. Risks related to s...
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