Draft:Edilson Paca
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Edilson Paca Jr. (born 1999), is an Angolan futures trader and entrepreneur. Paca has been recognized for his contributions to finance in Angola and Lusophone Africa, including features in prominent publications in the region such Forbes Under 30 Africa Lusófona[1]and participation in international events International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)[2][3]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Paca was born in Cabinda, Angola, a region known for its oil resources. He is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.[4] During his teenage years, he relocated to the United States to pursue education and professional opportunities[4]. Paca's interest in global markets and finance led him to begin his trading career in 2018.[5]
Career
[edit]Paca began trading futures in November 2018[5], focusing on developing strategies to navigate global market trends. In 2020, during the heightened volatility of the COVID-19 pandemic, he reportedly achieved $150,000 in profits[1] trading gold.
In 2021, Paca became the first trader featured in the inaugural special edition of Forbes Africa Lusófona[6], highlighting his role in the financial industry. He was later included in the 2024 Forbes Africa Lusófona Under 30 list[1], recognizing his contributions to finance and entrepreneurship in the region.
Business Ventures
[edit]Paca has diversified his activities beyond trading, with ventures in real estate and agriculture[4][1]. These initiatives reflect his focus on sustainable development and economic growth in Angola.
Public Engagement
[edit]In 2022, Paca was invited in World Investor Week[3][2], an event organized by International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and Angola’s Capital Markets Commission[2] (Comissão do Mercado de Capitais de Angola, or CMC), where he discussed financial market trends and investment strategies via live streaming on Youtube alongside with Angola's largest bank Banco Bai (Banco Angolano de Investimentos) and stock exchange Bodiva (Angola Debt and Stock Exchange)
Recognition and Achievements
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- 2022: Invited in World Investor Week, organized by IOSCO and Angola’s Capital Markets Commission (Comissão do Mercado de Capitais de Angola, or CMC)), where he discussed financial market trends and strategies in a live-streamed event alongside Banco Bai and Bodiva.
Personal Life
[edit]Paca resides in the United States.[4]
Languages
[edit]Paca is trilingual, speaking Portuguese, English, and Spanish fluently, which supports his international ventures.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Sebastião, Sita (2024-05-20). "30 Under 30 by Forbes África lusófona". Forbes África Lusófona (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ a b c Capitais, Maria Santos-Sub-Directora- Comissão do Mercado de (2022-09-22), Português: Em 2022, Edilson foi convidado pela Comissão do Mercado de Capitais de Angola (CMC) para ser palestrante via live stream no YouTube durante a Semana Mundial do Investidor, destacando-se como uma voz proeminente no setor financeiro na região., retrieved 2024-12-06
- ^ a b Fernandoocosta (2022-10-06), Português: Planfleto da Semana Mundial de Investidor 2022 - Edilson Paca juntamente com outras grandes instituições financeiras em Angola, incluindo o Banco Bai e Bodiva, retrieved 2024-12-06
- ^ a b c d "Edilson Paca: o jovem que deixou Angola rumo aos EUA para ser piloto e se tornou trader". VerAngola (in Portuguese). 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ a b c "Edilson Paca Jr: "Para se ser trader, é preciso estudar bem a mente humana" - A voz da Diáspora". vozdadiaspora.com (in European Portuguese). 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
- ^ a b Fernandoocosta (2021-09-01), Português: Edilson foi sim o primeiro trader na primeira edição especial da Forbes Africa Lusófona que saiu em 2021. Infelizmente a revista só foi de forma física em vez de digital, retrieved 2024-12-06
