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Rafael A. Grillo is a marketing executive with a Fortune 500 company. With more than 20 years of international experience in the field, he is constantly gaining deep insights and understanding into the values, aspirations and lifestyle of different consumer segments, who ultimately determine what differentiates a good brand from a great brand. Through years of translating these insight into effective marketing strategies, Rafael has honed the skills and the sensitivity to recognize breakthrough products and the campaigns that will make consumers pay attention and ultimately, buy. Successful products are the key for profit growth. Profit growth translates into returns to investors. As an experienced investor, Rafael applies these same principles to identify the companies that represent the most attractive investment opportunities.

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Investing by Advertising I combine my expertise as a Marketing executive in a Fortune 500 company and my passion as an investor to find the Companies that I think have "cracked the code" with consumers. Advertising does work. When I see a new product that fits relevant consumer trends, and that is supported with a campaign that I find particularly shrewd and innovative, I know that Company is potentially a great investment.

One of the great investors of all times, Peter Lynch, recommends to "buy what you know". You watch TV, go to the supermarket and walk around everyday. Observe... look around: what you see can make you money in the stock market. Now, let's be clear: a Company is not good just because it advertises. What we have to look for is great products supported with -and enhanced by- great advertising. The principle is simple: if something is good enough to draw your interest, it will be of interest to millions of persons just like you.

It is my goal to share with the reader my findings in the world of marketing which I think will turn into great returns for investors.
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Snapshot
  • Company executive
  • Trading frequency: Weekly
Interests:
  • Stocks - long
  • Stocks - short