Edilson Paca Jr.
| Edilson Paca Jr. | |
|---|---|
| File:Edilsonpaca.jpgEdilsonpaca.jpg Edilson in 2021 | |
| Born | Edilson Martins Paca Jr. May 23, 1999 Cabinda, Angola |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Reference in electronic trading in Angola |
| Honours | 30 Under 30 Forbes Africa Lusófona [1] |
Edilson Paca Jr. (born in 1999) is an Angolan investor[1][2], futures trader and entrepreneur currently residing in the United States[3]. According to Forbes Africa Lusófona, he is considered one of the key figures in electronic trading in Angola[4]. In 2024, Paca was named one of the Forbes 30 Under 30[4] in the finance category.
Paca is renowned for his influence in the futures market and has been featured in several prominent publications, magazines in the country[5][4][3]. In addition to the financial market, he is active in the real estate and agricultural sectors[2] contributing to the economic growth of Cabinda[1], the small town of his birth.
Early life and Career
Edilson was born in 1999 in Cabinda, Angola. He moved to the United States during his teenage years for a better life opportunity and with the initial goal of studying to become an airplane pilot.[3]
However, in 2018 his path took a new direction after watching a YouTube video about investing, trading, and exploring the Forbes 400.[5] He realized that most of the individuals who had amassed significant fortunes were connected in some way to the financial markets—not necessarily through trading, but often through investing in or listing their successful businesses in the stock market[5].
Over the years, he honed his skills in creating profitable investing and trading strategies, establishing himself as a respected figure within the investor and trading community in Angola.
According to Forbes, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Paca achieved a significant milestone by generating a profit of $150,000 USD[4] (approximately 136,857,450.00 Kwanzas) by investing and trading gold, which surged in value as a "safe haven" asset during global economic uncertainty capitalizing on the high market volatility.
In 2024, he was listed in the Forbes Africa Lusófona Under 30[4] category in finance for his contributions to Angola's financial system and entrepreneurship.
Paca diversified his career by engaging in real estate and agricultural projects. His initiatives reflect a commitment to sustainable growth and economic development in Angola.[1][2][4]
Personal life
Paca resides in the United States and is trilingual, fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish[5], which supports his global entrepreneurial, investments and trading endeavors.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Organizações Jorge Paca & Filhos Ltd - Updates, News, Events, Signals & Triggers". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Individual/Angel: Edilson Paca Jr". Najafi Capital Deal Making Platform. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Edilson Paca: o jovem que deixou Angola rumo aos EUA para ser piloto e se tornou trader". VerAngola (in português). 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Sebastião, Sita (2024-05-20). "30 Under 30 by Forbes África lusófona". Forbes África Lusófona (in português). Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Edilson Paca Jr: "Para se ser trader, é preciso estudar bem a mente humana" - A voz da Diáspora". vozdadiaspora.com (in português). 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
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