We create long-term value
For years, our fundamentalist, disciplined, and patient philosophy has generated consistent and above-average returns
For years, our fundamentalist, disciplined, and patient philosophy has generated consistent and above-average returns
2405.49
%
of historical performance of the strategy
13
years
since Ártica LT's inception
R$
499.85
M
of AuM
Our performance
1-Ártica LT began on June 27, 2013 as an "investment club" and was transformed into an equity investment fund on September 27, 2019. Returns are presented from its inception on June 27, 2013 until the last business day of the fund.
2- In “Since Inception Annualized” the creation of Ártica LT FIA is considered, on June 27, 2013. The profitability window considered for IBOV and CDI is also the start date of Ártica LT FIA.



Investment philosophy
| FOCUS ON GREAT COMPANIES | We seek companies with clear and sustainable competitive advantages that make them profitable and resilient |
| LONG TERM | We develop investment thesis with a horizon of years. We do not seek to predict short-term stock market fluctuations |
| MARGIN OF SAFETY | We believe that demanding a margin of safety in the purchase price is the most efficient way to reduce risk |
| DISCIPLINE AND PATIENCE | We maintain rigorous analytical standards and wait for exceptional opportunities to arise |
Our team

Partner
Ivan is a founding partner and equity fund manager at Ártica. He has been managing Ártica Long Term FIA since its inception in 2013, driven by the interest of Ártica's partners in investing their own capital. He also has 12 years of experience in investment banking at Ártica, working on the execution of significant transactions in the technology, financial services, consumer goods, retail, and energy sectors.
Ivan is a CFA Charterholder, investment fund manager registered with the CVM and ANBIMA and holds a bachelor's degree in Physical Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar).

Partner
Raphael is a partner and equity fund manager at Ártica. He has been part of the Ártica Long Term FIA management team since its inception in 2013. He worked for six years in Ártica's Investment Banking department, advising corporate clients on acquisitions and sales of privately held companies.
Raphael is a CFA Charterholder and investment fund manager registered with the CVM and ANBIMA and holds a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA).

Vice President
Matheus joined the Asset Management team in 2020 and is now part of the senior team that leads the management of our funds. Previously, he worked in Investment Banking at Credit Suisse and Strategic Consulting at Advisia OC&C.
Matheus is a CFA Charterholder, an investment fund manager registered with ANBIMA, and holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), having completed part of his studies at the University of Magdeburg, Germany.

Associate
Rafael joined the Asset Management team in 2025.
Previously, he worked as a global equity analyst at Ace Gestão Global Ltda., an investment management firm affiliated with LTS Investments. He holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo (Poli-USP).

Director of Risk, Compliance and Investor Relations
Bernardo joined the Asset Management team in 2023. Previously, he worked in Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and was a CFO at technology companies.
He is a CFA Charterholder and holds a bachelor's degree in Administration from PUC Minas.
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O Ártica Asset Management é uma gestora de recursos independente brasileira, fundada em 2013, especializada em fundos de ações com filosofia fundamentalista de longo prazo. A estratégia central consiste em identificar empresas de qualidade — com vantagens competitivas claras, histórico de geração de caixa e governança sólida — sendo negociadas com desconto em relação ao seu valor intrínseco. A gestora concentra os fundos nas melhores teses, e mantém as posições focando no longo prazo. Os fundos são geridos por Ivan Barboza (CFA) e Raphael Castilho (CFA), sócios fundadores, com apoio do time de gestão.
Desde o início do Ártica Long Term FIA, em junho de 2013, o fundo acumula retorno superior a 2.500%, equivalente a aproximadamente 30% ao ano. Esse resultado supera tanto o Ibovespa quanto o CDI de forma consistente ao longo de 13 anos. Em 2025, o fundo encerrou o ano com retorno de 38,76%, versus 33,95% do Ibovespa no mesmo período.
Sim. O Ártica Asset Management é uma gestora independente — não possui vínculo com bancos, corretoras ou distribuidores que possam influenciar as decisões de investimento. As decisões de alocação são tomadas exclusivamente com base na análise fundamentalista das empresas, sem qualquer pressão comercial externa. A gestora é regulada pela CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) e ANBIMA (Associação Brasileira das Entidades dos Mercados Financeiro e de Capitais), e todos os gestores são CFA Charterholders e registrados na CVM.
Investimento fundamentalista significa tomar decisões de compra e venda de ações baseadas na análise detalhada dos fundamentos das empresas — seu modelo de negócio, vantagens competitivas, situação financeira, qualidade da gestão e perspectivas de crescimento — e não em análise técnica, momentum de preço ou previsão de curto prazo do mercado. Foco no longo prazo significa que o horizonte de investimento é de anos, não de meses. Isso implica aceitar volatilidade de curto prazo em troca de retornos superiores ao longo do tempo, e não tentar ‘cronometrar’ o mercado.
Sim. Parte relevante do patrimônio pessoal dos sócios e do time de gestão do Ártica está investida nos próprios fundos. Esse alinhamento de interesses é um dos diferenciais mais importantes da gestora. Quando os gestores têm seu próprio patrimônio nas mesmas posições que os cotistas, as decisões de investimento são tomadas com ainda mais rigor e responsabilidade.