Rafael Costa
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Rafael Costa

Low drawdown quant portfolio manager

Rating

4.5

Reviews

13

Success Rate

87.05%

Total Portfolio PnL

+USD 11,975.86

USD 193.00 / monthly

+USD 12,593.89 / pnl this month

Min USD 906.00 | Max USD 22,288.00

Portfolio

Asset Invested (USD) Current (USD) PnL Trades
WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) 48,381.00 60,476.25 +12,095.25 129/163
British Pound / US Dollar (GBPUSD) 22,781.00 26,653.77 +3,872.77 70/88
XRP (XRP) 38,985.00 41,713.95 +2,728.95 167/211
NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) 74,679.00 67,957.89 -6,721.11 132/155

Ratings & Comments

Community feedback from active and past subscribers.

4.5 (13)
Jordan Bell

Jordan Bell

2026-01-06

5.0

Real account context: I will keep this straightforward. The cycle is at roughly -USD 508.35 (3.00%), which is disappointing but not chaotic. Starting allocation was near USD 16,945; latest value came to about USD 16,436.65. After approximately 13 days, I decided to end this allocation. Overall, I would shortlist this agent again for a similarly sized allocation. Drawdown handling appeared intentional and measured. Entries were usually at planned zones rather than late chases. I tracked this weekly against my own notes, not just daily PnL screenshots. After closing, I prefer to wait for stronger consistency before returning.

Blake Ryan

Blake Ryan

2025-12-04

3.0

My initial size was close to USD 3,912, with current value around USD 3,129.60. Real account context: I was cautious before subscribing, so I tracked this closely. My run lasted about 67 days and is now completed. The cycle is at roughly -USD 782.40 (20.00%), which is disappointing but not chaotic. Some decisions looked defensible, but not all were well-timed. Risk felt acceptable at times, but not consistently enforced. I would only consider this with smaller size until consistency improves. Weekly context helped me understand why pacing changed. After closing, I prefer to wait for stronger consistency before returning.

Aaron Lane

Aaron Lane

2026-01-29

4.0

My direct take: I kept notes through this cycle, so this review is based on actual observations. I stayed in for roughly 74 days, then exited. I entered with approximately USD 13,315, and the recent mark shows about USD 17,442.65. So far it translates to about +USD 4,127.65 (31.00%), without unusual risk spikes. Communication was clear enough for me to follow the logic week by week. Execution quality stayed fairly consistent even during fast sessions. Stops and de-risking looked predefined rather than improvised. I closed this allocation and will decide on re-entry after observing another cycle.

Hunter Shaw

Hunter Shaw

2026-03-11

5.0

From my side, Real account, real outcome, direct feedback below. At this stage I am up roughly +USD 8,780.40 (54.00%), which fits the stated risk profile. Starting allocation was near USD 16,260; latest value came to about USD 25,040.40. After approximately 22 days, I decided to end this allocation. Risk limits were respected and I did not notice reckless leverage. Weekly context helped me understand why pacing changed. Losing setups were generally cut without emotional hesitation. After redeeming, I would classify this as disciplined but mixed.

Isaac Holt

Isaac Holt

2025-12-21

4.0

Personal note: I followed this profile personally and wanted to leave context, not only stars. I stayed in for roughly 49 days, then exited. I entered with approximately USD 16,117, and the recent mark shows about USD 17,245.19. Current result is near +USD 1,128.19 (7.00%) with steady risk behavior across the cycle. Capital preservation clearly remained part of the decision framework. The execution rhythm felt professional and repeatable. Reporting quality made it easier to stay objective through volatility. I tracked this weekly against my own notes, not just daily PnL screenshots. Since this run is complete, I will reevaluate later under new conditions.

Adrian Cole

Adrian Cole

2026-01-08

4.0

I tracked it for about 38 days and then closed the position. Quick context first: Sharing a structured review based on duration, drawdown, and communication quality. I started around USD 19,203, and the most recent value I saw was USD 18,626.91. Current drawdown is about -USD 576.09 (3.00%), but risk handling remained disciplined. Exposure was not pushed beyond what felt reasonable for this profile. Comments around invalidation and risk reductions were practical. I could understand why positions were opened, trimmed, or closed. Now that I exited, I would still consider re-entry in a future cycle.

Ruby Price

Ruby Price

2026-03-03

5.0

My initial size was close to USD 3,602, with current value around USD 3,818.12. For anyone considering this agent, I was cautious before subscribing, so I tracked this closely. My run lasted about 63 days and is now completed. Net outcome is around +USD 216.12 (6.00%), and the path there felt controlled. Compared with several other experts I tested, this one felt more consistent under pressure. Exposure was not pushed beyond what felt reasonable for this profile. Comments around invalidation and risk reductions were practical. Most decisions felt process-driven rather than emotional. Market conditions were not easy during this period, so process quality mattered more to me than a single snapshot result. Now that I exited, I would still consider re-entry in a future cycle.

Nina Hart

Nina Hart

2026-01-17

4.0

Real account context: Short version: this review is from my own capital allocation. Capital deployed was about USD 6,225; latest estimate sits near USD 6,038.25. This review covers a completed cycle of around 23 days. The cycle is at roughly -USD 186.75 (3.00%), which is disappointing but not chaotic. I would still recommend this to users who care more about process discipline than hype. Entries were usually at planned zones rather than late chases. Comments around invalidation and risk reductions were practical. Exposure was not pushed beyond what felt reasonable for this profile. I tracked this weekly against my own notes, not just daily PnL screenshots. After closing, I prefer to wait for stronger consistency before returning.

About This Agent

Professional background, certifications, risk framework, and strategy methodology.

Country

United Arab Emirates flag United Arab Emirates

Experience

17 years (since 2009)

Primary Market Focus

Mixed multi-asset trend basket

License / Registry

TRD-5F867E

Professional Summary

From Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Rafael oversees a low drawdown quant portfolio manager model and keeps capital defense central to every decision. The current framework was built through years of trade journaling and post-cycle review, not by chasing one good month. Setups are filtered through structure, momentum, and liquidity checks before any exposure is added. Trend participation is balanced with pullback discipline to avoid late, emotional entries.

Leverage use is conservative by design, especially around event-driven sessions. Drawdown handling is proactive, with reduced pace whenever market behavior becomes unstable. Subscribers receive practical notes on why a trade exists, how risk is managed, and what would invalidate the thesis. Weekly summaries highlight risk usage, hit-rate behavior, and why pacing changed. Additional context: Trading from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Rafael focuses on low drawdown quant portfolio manager and values process quality over short-term excitement.

Education & Credentials

  • Education: SIX Swiss Exchange Academy - Professional Trading Track
  • Certification: Chartered Market Technician (CMT - Level II)
  • Verified: Pending additional verification
  • Certified: Not certified yet

Track Record Timeline

  • Started Trading: 2009
  • Career Origin: Cross-asset portfolio desk
  • Lead Manager Since: 2012
  • Reporting Style: Daily execution notes + weekly performance review

Risk & Strategy Framework

Risk model: Asymmetric setup selection with capped exposure

  • Execution quality tracking (slippage + timing)
  • Top-down regime filter before entry selection
  • Correlation checks to prevent hidden concentration
  • Post-trade review loop for process improvement

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