Fernando Martins da Silva

BCV-IM is an active, growth-oriented manager which aims to achieve above average, risk-adjusted returns over the long-term. The firm allocates investments between asset classes on the basis of a top-down analysis. Their equity strategy committee makes the sector and style allocations for each geographic region, forming the basis of all portfolio management decisions. The purpose is to optimize weightings and construct benchmark portfolios. For bond selection, BCV-IM uses the same process. After the bond strategy committee meets, the bond team optimizes weightings and constructs benchmark portfolios. They then actively manage the portfolio following a bond selection approach.