The human mind is skilled at recognizing patterns and applying inductive reasoning to predict events with consistent natural laws. We think that a company that has been growing quickly will continue to grow at the same speed, as the profitability level of a…
Buying CEB shares in 2019 was a risky but worthwhile bet. CEB (Companhia Energética de Brasília), was a state-owned company controlled by the government of the Federal District. Privatization of the company was a possibility, which could generate good returns.…
MYTH. Although the financial market can be influenced by a number of unpredictable factors and events, there are patterns and trends that can be analyzed and understood through research and study. It is important to do a technical analysis, in addition to…
1 – Dealing with Uncertainty It is impossible to predict what may affect the economic scenario. Therefore, at Ártica we choose to invest in companies that are capable of continuing to operate in positive and adverse scenarios. To do this, your business must…
The fact that small funds have higher average returns than large funds is well known in the financial market. An American manager of funds of funds analyzed the returns of hedge funds between 2010 and 2018. At the beginning of the period,…
A rule of thumb for investing in stocks is to allocate a percentage of your available equity (equivalent to 100 – your age). Equity available for investments should be one that you are sure you will not need to use for…
It makes no sense to diversify between a very large number of stocks, as it is very difficult to find several investment opportunities at the same time that are equally excellent. The more investments you have, the harder it is to track and manage them all.…
The first IPO (Initial Public Offering) in history was held in 1602, when the Dutch East India Company (VOC) issued shares on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. At the time, VOC was one of the leading…
At the top of the ranking, Brazil is the country with the highest real interest rate. Despite this, the market's expectation for the future is that this scenario will improve. With the possible approval of the rules in the new fiscal framework,…
Investing in mutual funds can have several advantages, depending on the individual objectives and needs of each investor. Here are some reasons why mutual funds may be an attractive option: Professionalism: Mutual fund managers…
Pessimism bias is a cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate the likelihood of negative things happening. And how can this bias affect your investment decisions? The pessimistic investor, when he sees his shares falling, tends to…
1. Only invest in what you know Be it a stock, a fund, or any other investment, it only makes sense to invest your savings in something you know, you know the risks and potential returns involved 2. Invest for the long term…
Everyone here knows the fable of the hare and the tortoise: The hare used to make fun of the tortoise's slowness, until, tired of being the target of mockery, he challenged the hare to a race. The hare, sure of himself, readily accepted.…
To occupy a dull day, the King promised great fortune to anyone who invented a game. Many games were presented, but the winner was the one who created chess. When the time came to receive the award, the winner refused his…
The answer is no. Unless you are a professional investor and fully aware of what you are doing, we recommend not investing in options. Options are often used to structure investment strategies that are more complex than just…
One of our main theses is about Porto Seguro. We started investing in Porto in 2021, and we significantly increased the position in 2022. This is due to the great growth potential. In addition, in the valuation done, we saw that the…
The origin of the first idea similar to a fund, happened in 1653, in France, where Lorenzo de Tonti created the Tontines. In Tontinas, each participant had to pay an entrance fee. All participants had the amount of capital invested.…
See some of the main clubs listed: In addition to macroeconomic factors, the share price of these clubs varies according to facts that are important for the sport. For example, hiring or firing a player, number of goals scored…
The Chinese per capita GDP growth, although still growing, is in a slowdown stage. Therefore, we will not see such a significant change in the consumption habits of the Chinese population. In addition, we also analyzed that despite…
The bull and the bear are widespread symbols in the financial market and represent bullish or bearish movements based on how they hit their opponents. In 1848 gold was discovered in California and prospectors from all over…
Brazil is one of the largest producers of hardwood pulp in the world, being extremely efficient in the production of wood. Consequently, it has the lowest production cost per ton of pulp. The main contributing factor to this are…
In 1950, a few years after the end of World War II, the French Minister Robert Schuman proposed to unify coal and steel production in France, Germany and four other countries that adhered to the agreement that originated the European Community…
1. Not really knowing where you're investing It's important to research where you're investing, so you can make informed decisions about your finances. This includes knowing which companies or funds you are putting your money in and which is your…
It was New Year's Eve and a nice country family adopted a young turkey. They placed him in a clean aviary protected from bad weather and possible predators. The turkey felt he was a lucky bird: his owner…
1. Treat any asset of significant value as an investment (eg: real estate, cars)2. Avoid taking on debt to finance anything that does not generate returns (eg: personal consumption) 2. Avoid taking on debt to finance anything that does not generate returns (eg:…
The main disadvantage of savings is the low profitability it offers. It is among the investment options that pay people the worst. At times, the yield may be less than inflation. In other words, the money…
Dear investors, The 2022 Fifa World Cup, the biggest football event and passion for Brazilians, starts next Sunday (11/20), and with that, many groups have organized sweepstakes that reward participants who are most accurate in the results of the…
There are 2 types of mistakes that an investor can commit: I) Investing in a bad opportunity because he was not able to see its risks II) Failing to invest in a good opportunity because he was not able to see its potential…
Multi is one of the largest manufacturers of consumer goods with technology in Brazil. Its mission is to improve people's lives by offering cost-effective products. It is made up of 14 independent business units, each with…
