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Principal Asset Management Ltda.

Delivering long-term asset management solutions and service in Brazil.

Our investment approach

Our office is based in São Paulo, Brazil, has more than 25 years of experience in the local marketplace, combining macro top-down with fundamental bottom-up analysis, seeking stable and significant alpha generation. We have an integrated investment process with comprehensive compliance and risk controls. Our senior team has historical market experience and has worked together for many years—offering open funds, alternative investments, asset allocation, and foreign investment.

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Implied alpha
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This third paper examines how securities are assembled into a coherent portfolio; one prioritizing positions based on conviction.
July 16, 2026
Beyond the funnel
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In this paper we argue why the traditional funnel-based approach can be an impediment to idiosyncratic outcomes.
July 16, 2026
Importance of idiosyncratic risk and return
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This paper explores the concept of idiosyncratic risk and return, why it has become a defining characteristic of successful active management.
July 16, 2026

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ESG integration is considered across all actively managed asset classes, with the approach determined by each investment group’s process. This information is specific to the strategies managed by the individuals providing this content and various investment teams across Principal may have differing views of this approach.

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