In the latest episode of Negócios com Impacto, a videocast by CATÓLICA-LISBON in partnership with Rádio Renascença, we welcomed Miguel Munhoz, founder of Nevada Investments, a Portuguese asset management company committed to building long-term strategies that create sustainable value.
Miguel Munhoz’s academic journey began at CATÓLICA-LISBON, where he earned his degree in Business Management. His education continued at prestigious European institutions, with a master’s degree in the United Kingdom and an MBA in Barcelona, consolidating an international outlook and deep knowledge of financial markets.
It was with this vision that he founded Nevada Investments in 2022, during a particularly challenging time marked by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and an inflation crisis. His goal was to contribute to the professionalisation and sophistication of Portugal’s capital markets. According to Munhoz, the founding of the company stemmed from a key realisation: “The countries that have prospered all share one thing: vibrant and thriving capital markets”.
Nevada was therefore created to respond to the need for structured investment solutions aligned with international best practices. However, it was only in September 2024 that the company received regulatory approval from the CMVM, the moment from which it became authorised to market its investment fund, now registered with Interbolsa and Euronext.
With a strategy focused both on attracting institutional capital and on democratising access to investment funds for retail investors, Nevada’s mission is to promote financial literacy and foster a culture of savings and sustainable investment. “We want to tap into the €170 billion held in bank deposits and redirect it towards productive investment”, says Miguel Munhoz. “Our goal is to ensure that this capital can boost the economy, support entrepreneurs, and finance companies at various stages of growth”.
Nevada Investments’ multi-asset fund relies on a diversified portfolio – sovereign and corporate bonds, equities, currencies, and global assets – with a moderate risk profile suited to the still limited level of financial literacy among the Portuguese population. “The fund doesn’t offer capital guarantees, but historical data shows that financial assets, such as equities, tend to deliver positive long-term returns”, he explains.
Even so, the founder recognises that there is still a long way to go in terms of investment education: “We believe the best strategy is financial education. Participating in podcasts like this one, sharing our investment theses, and creating content that helps people understand financial assets is essential”.
Aware of the proliferation of unqualified advice on social media, Miguel Munhoz stresses the importance of turning to credible sources and qualified professionals: “This is an industry that spans decades, with professionals who monitor the markets daily. It’s crucial to distinguish between informative content and misinformation”. Still, he acknowledges that the visibility of influencers can serve as a strategy to accelerate the financial empowerment of the wider population.
With a clear vision for the future and a sense of responsibility in promoting greater financial literacy and security among the Portuguese, Miguel Munhoz and Nevada Investments position themselves as agents of change in the national financial ecosystem.
The seventh episode of the Negócios com Impacto videocast is available to watch and listen to on Spotify and CATÓLICA-LISBON YouTube channel.