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About Giovanni Di Grezia
I am a Software Developer with over 10 years of professional investing experience and a registered Popular Investor on eToro (a leading global social trading platform that allows users to copy the trades of experienced investors or manage their own portfolios).
My investment philosophy is strictly value-based and contrarian. I actively buy when others are selling, capitalising on market fear to target a mid-to-long term investment horizon.
With low risk and high diversification, my portfolio strategy primarily targets:
- High-quality US Stocks
- Broad-market and sector-specific ETFs
- Selected Cryptocurrencies
Portfolio Performance
Historical annual returns verified and tracked by eToro (the platform hosting my public investment profile):
| Year | Return (%) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | +30.51% |
| 2024 | -3.60% |
| 2023 | +10.26% |
| 2022 | +8.24% |
| 2021 | -5.27% |
| 2020 | +29.99% |
| 2019 | +72.67% |
| 2018 | +57.63% |
| 2017 | +22.87% |
Investment Simulation (Since 2017)
See how a one-time initial investment of €1,000 or €5,000 at the beginning of 2017 would have compounded over the years following my exact historical returns.
What is a Copy Portfolio?
Copy portfolios allow you to leverage the expertise of seasoned investors by replicating their trades in real-time, completely automatically.
Automated Synchronisation
Every time I open, close, or adjust a position, eToro replicates that action in your account instantly. It is 100% passive.
Flexible Control
You have absolute freedom: you can choose to invest completely on your own, manage your own trades, or copy my portfolio strategy. You are never locked in.
Full Money Freedom
Your funds belong solely to you. You have absolute control to add capital, pause copying, or withdraw cash instantly whenever you want. You can do everything you want with your money.
Why Investing Today is Different
The barriers to building wealth have collapsed. Understanding the difference between past and modern finance shows why taking control of your strategy today is vital:
- Low Financial Literacy: Financial education was hard to find, leading many to believe investing was only for professionals.
- Dependency on Banks: People simply handed cash to retail banks, settling for high-fee mutual funds or low-yield savings.
- High Entry Barriers: High broker commissions, minimum capital limits, and complex paperwork locked out everyday savers.
- Abundant Knowledge: Verified data, strategies, and learning portals are free and available to anyone willing to learn.
- Beating High Inflation: Leaving savings in cash deposits guarantees purchasing power loss. Active strategy is key to survival.
- Democratised Access: User-friendly platforms allow zero-fee micro-investing and instant copy portfolio trading.
Asset Allocation & Risk Strategies
Successful investing matches your timeline (investment horizon) with the right risk profile. Here are two practical examples of how to structure your portfolio:
Short-Term Horizon (1-2 Years)
Low Risk / Capital PreservationLong-Term Horizon (10+ Years)
Growth-Oriented / Wealth AccumulationLooking Ahead: Future Growth Sectors
Long-term growth allocations are direct investments in the technology of the future. The next decade will be shaped by fundamental breakthroughs in these key areas:
Start Investing With Me Now
Choose how you want to manage your capital: you can invest entirely on your own (self-directed) or copy my value-based contrarian portfolio automatically. With a minimum of just €100, you can start to diversify your money immediately. You retain 100% ownership and can do everything you want with your funds at any time.
Let's Talk Investments
Have questions about how to start, how portfolios work, or how to allocate your money? Feel free to contact me directly. There is absolutely no cost—it is always a pleasure to chat with people who are hungry for information and want to understand how things work. I like to explain concepts as simply as possible.
Speaks English & Italian | Typically replies within a few hours
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