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)
Sophia Hayes

Sophia Hayes

2026-01-08

4.0

It has been close to 37 days so far, with no redemption yet. Personal note: Sharing a structured review based on duration, drawdown, and communication quality. I started around USD 22,030, and the most recent value I saw was USD 31,943.50. Current result is near +USD 9,913.50 (45.00%) with steady risk behavior across the cycle. Compared with several other experts I tested, this one felt more consistent under pressure. Communication was clear enough for me to follow the logic week by week. Stops and de-risking looked predefined rather than improvised. The execution rhythm felt professional and repeatable. Market conditions were not easy during this period, so process quality mattered more to me than a single snapshot result. I plan to continue one more cycle before deciding on scaling.

Daniel Reed

Daniel Reed

2026-02-06

5.0

My initial size was close to USD 14,621, with current value around USD 15,644.47. From my side, I do not trust glossy stats, so this review is based on real execution behavior. The subscription has been running for roughly 50 days on my side. At this stage I am up roughly +USD 1,023.47 (7.00%), which fits the stated risk profile. I rarely felt left guessing about current risk posture. The trade sequence looked structured instead of random signal hopping. For investors with moderate risk tolerance, this can be a reasonable profile to consider. Position sizing stayed controlled even when the market got noisy. I tracked this weekly against my own notes, not just daily PnL screenshots. Still invested at the moment, with no plan to change size yet.

Naomi Ross

Naomi Ross

2026-02-02

4.0

My initial size was close to USD 18,306, with current value around USD 25,994.52. In plain terms, I was cautious before subscribing, so I tracked this closely. The subscription has been running for roughly 101 days on my side. So far it translates to about +USD 7,688.52 (42.00%), without unusual risk spikes. Drawdown handling appeared intentional and measured. Entries were usually at planned zones rather than late chases. Compared with several other experts I tested, this one felt more consistent under pressure. I appreciated that weaker trades were reported openly, not hidden. Market conditions were not easy during this period, so process quality mattered more to me than a single snapshot result. For now I am staying in and reassessing after the next review window.

Nathan Hill

Nathan Hill

2025-12-28

5.0

My initial size was close to USD 2,254, with current value around USD 2,772.42. For anyone considering this agent, I do not trust glossy stats, so this review is based on real execution behavior. The subscription has been running for roughly 171 days on my side. Net outcome is around +USD 518.42 (23.00%), and the path there felt controlled. Stops and de-risking looked predefined rather than improvised. Losing setups were generally cut without emotional hesitation. Communication was clear enough for me to follow the logic week by week. For investors with moderate risk tolerance, this can be a reasonable profile to consider. I tracked this weekly against my own notes, not just daily PnL screenshots. I am keeping the allocation active for now and will review again next month.

Mila Stone

Mila Stone

2025-12-28

5.0

Subscriber perspective: Quick subscriber note with real numbers from my account. Capital deployed was about USD 19,502; latest estimate sits near USD 18,526.90. After about 238 days, I kept this allocation open. Result sits near -USD 975.10 (5.00%), yet I did not see reckless behavior. Position sizing stayed controlled even when the market got noisy. Losing setups were generally cut without emotional hesitation. Compared with several other experts I tested, this one felt more consistent under pressure. I rarely felt left guessing about current risk posture. I plan to continue one more cycle before deciding on scaling.

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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