Спикеры
Jerson Zanlorenzi
— Sócio do BTG Pactual e responsável pela Mesa de Produtos & Distribuição
Brazilian stock market volumes are extremely low as domestic individual investors and funds stay in high-yield fixed income, leaving foreign flows as the sole driver. Despite the high Selic making waiting well paid, valuations are at historically low multiples, creating an asymmetric payoff where limited downside may be rewarded with a doubling of equities if fiscal or election catalysts emerge. The speakers argue that investors should avoid being 100% in fixed income and hold at least a small equity position, especially in liquid large caps like Vale and Petrobras, because the turning point never gives a warning.
- Brazilian stock market volumes are very low, with retail and funds sidelined by high Selic and risk-free returns.
- Foreign investors are the only active flow and remain cautious due to election uncertainty and fiscal risk.
- Many Brazilian companies trade at extreme low multiples around 4–5x earnings.
- The election is expected to bring volatility; a clear outcome or fiscal adjustment could trigger a sharp rally.
- The asymmetric payoff (downside 10–15% vs potential 100%+ upside) justifies having some equity exposure.
- Only the most liquid large caps (Vale, Petrobras) are attracting foreign trading and are the prime vehicles for a recovery.
- The inflection point is unpredictable; missing just a few big up days can cost the entire year's return.