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Lucas Claro

Lucas Claro

Seattle

Summary

Certified Financial Technician with a B.B.A. From PUC-Rio, and an active presence in the investment field since 2007, specializing in technical analysis and trading since 2013. Former Head of Technical Analysis at BTG Pactual, where I led a team covering the Brazilian equities market—including stocks, futures, commodities, and FX—and provided insights into the U.S. Equity market. I was instrumental in the development of BTG Trader, the company’s trading education YouTube channel, and was recognized as a key digital voice, consistently delivering impactful content that educated and engaged a broad investment audience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Technical Analysis

BTG Pactual
São Paulo
04.2019 - 03.2025
  • Led the technical analysis team with coverage of Brazilian equities, futures, commodities, and FX markets
  • Provided strategic insights on U.S. equities
  • Co-created and hosted BTG Trader, the firm’s trading-focused YouTube channel
  • Key content creator across social platforms, building market education initiatives

Investment Advisor

ATIVA Investimentos
São Paulo
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Delivered technical analysis for equities and derivatives
  • Supported retail and institutional investor strategies

Technical Analyst

ATIVA Investimentos
São Paulo
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Delivered technical analysis for equities and derivatives
  • Supported retail and institutional investor strategies

Technical Analyst

ICAP
Rio de Janeiro
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Performed technical and market analysis for institutional trading desks

Independent Trader

Independent Trader
Rio de Janeiro
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Conducted technical analysis of Brazilian and international stocks
  • Performed fundamental analysis of financial statements to identify investment opportunities
  • Attended corporate presentations to assess financial health and growth prospects
  • Monitored market news, political developments, and industry trends

Technical Analyst

ATIVA Investimentos
Rio de Janeiro
11.2014 - 04.2016
  • Delivered technical analysis for equities and derivatives
  • Supported retail and institutional investor strategies

Education

BBA - Business Administration

Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Rio De Janeiro
07.2016

Skills

  • Certified financial technician, CFTe

Languages

  • Portuguese, Native
  • English, Bilingual

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Head of Technical Analysis

BTG Pactual
04.2019 - 03.2025

Investment Advisor

ATIVA Investimentos
09.2018 - 03.2019

Technical Analyst

ATIVA Investimentos
08.2017 - 09.2018

Technical Analyst

ICAP
03.2017 - 08.2017

Independent Trader

Independent Trader
04.2016 - 03.2017

Technical Analyst

ATIVA Investimentos
11.2014 - 04.2016

BBA - Business Administration

Pontifícia Universidade Católica Do Rio De Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
Lucas Claro