Explore Victor Lourenço's journey in the Investment Banking Industry

Thank you for inviting me, I’m happy to be here. – Victor Lourenço

I’m just at the start of my life in Brazil. I came to the UK when I was 25 years old, but in Brazil, I started working to help my family. I came to Europe when I was 18 years old because I played football in Brazil. I started playing football when I was 16 years old and turned professional. I received an invitation from a team in Portugal to play football there. It was a very good opportunity for me to grow.

I was born in Sao Paulo into a very simple, poor family. When I was young, I lost my dad at 18 years old. That moment was the most important in my life because, before he died, he told me I was now the man of the family and needed to care for my mom, sister, and brother. He said this to me one day before he passed away, and I will never forget it. After he said that, I started to think more about my responsibilities and my family. I tried to help them through my work and build something for them. I began working in sales in Brazil. When I was 14, I started playing football at an academy for a small team in Brazil. By 16, I was playing professionally to grow. It was not an easy time because I lived in a poor area, and my family often lacked money. Sometimes, my mom couldn’t afford food. When I saw the opportunity to make money through football, I took it, even if it meant being far from my family. I just wanted to help, to change our lives from what they were in the past.

I started playing football in school, participating in class competitions. I enjoyed it, but before that, I played handball, volleyball, and various other sports. I’m someone who loves being involved in sports and evolving my skills. When I discovered I had some talent for football, I joined academies and teams to explore opportunities. Before turning professional, I faced many challenges. I didn’t have an easy path in football, but those challenges made me stronger. I was determined, constantly telling myself that I wanted to be a footballer.

One day I was in Santos, Brazil, helping my family with their work because they moved there after my dad died. I was with my sister and her husband. I saw many opportunities to try out for professional football teams, but I attempted five or six times and didn’t pass. When I came back home, my sister’s husband said to me, ‘You need to become a man. You need to forget this dream because you will never make it.’ No one can tell me where I can go. His words made me try even harder. After he said that, I became determined to succeed. I kept trying and finally passed the test. I became a professional footballer, gained opportunities for training, and started making money to help my family. His doubt made me stronger and more determined to succeed because I believe only God can decide my path.

In the beginning there was not much income. I had a salary when I passed the test. they gave me the contract. They discovered me. So they gave me the contract. They gave me, like a salary monthly of like 4000, 5000 Brazilian Real is maybe $800 monthly. But it’s something. I was a professional, I had the contract. So the next step, I needed to train hard, I needed to focus. I needed to believe where I could go. So it made me happy because I had some income from football. I can help my family, I can have peace of mind you have for everything.

Some people are naturally talented and destined to be footballers. When you see them play, it’s obvious. For me, it was different. I had to build my skills, body, and mind to achieve my dream of becoming a footballer. In Brazil, training is tough. We train in the morning and afternoon, with only the evening to relax and sleep. To become a footballer, you need focus, punctuality, and enough rest. You have to concentrate on training and exercise. Without this dedication, you can’t become a good player.

I played for a big team in Brazil after signing my first contract. They were in the second division, which was a step up from my previous third division team. I got an offer from the second division team because they had strong support and a great plan to reach the first division. It was the best moment of my life. Everyone worked together and supported each other. By the end of the season, we succeeded and moved up to the first division. This was the best time of my life.

After two years of playing at home, I got an offer to play in Portugal’s second division. Even though I had never left Brazil before, I decided to go for it. It was a new experience for me, but it turned out to be great. At first, I missed my family and everything felt different. But one good thing was that they spoke the same language. I started playing football in Portugal, and they offered me a contract with a monthly salary, a house, and even a car. It was the experience of a lifetime. I lived there for nine years, just playing football. It was an amazing experience.

Football can be the best job in the world, but it is very hard because, for you to play football and be a footballer, you need to be fully committed and sacrifice many other things. While others are out socializing or doing different activities, you have to wake up early, train, and focus solely on football, leaving little time for anything else. Most of the time, you’re alone because people think you can’t do anything else. It’s very difficult because you experience a lot of pain and doubt. If you don’t believe in yourself, you can’t succeed. In my life, I’ve seen many talented footballers fail because they didn’t believe in themselves. One of the hardest things about football is being away from your family for a long time, as you can’t always be with them.

The good moments are about the experience, the fans, and the people who support you; it’s incredibly fortunate, the best moments of your life. When you do good things and see people appreciate, support, and want to engage with you, it’s a unique feeling. You feel like a different person, standing out in the world, and you want to stay in that moment. It’s what’s most important in football. If you have success, you have everything in your life. But it’s not just about that; it’s about building something in your life, overcoming challenges, which is most important in football.

I stopped playing football five and a half years ago. My last team was in London, in the sixth division. Even though I stopped playing, I still miss football. However, now I don’t have much time for training or exercise. I still watch football and play with my friends for fun.

II played football in Portugal for nine years. Then, after a year in Spain, I returned to Brazil. I had the opportunity to stay in Brazil and play football there, which would allow me to be close to my family. However, something drew me back to Europe. I missed Portugal more than Brazil, so I decided not to pursue another contract with the Brazilian team. Instead, I was offered a chance to play in the UK, a country I had never visited before. The offer was appealing, so I moved to the UK to play football and stayed there for four years. During my time in the UK, I met people who helped me with financial investments. They emphasized the importance of planning for the future, especially since a football career is not very long. Without proper investments, one could face financial difficulties after retiring from football. Intrigued by their advice, I began investing in various ventures and educating myself about financial markets. I started working and studying, striving to build a secure future for myself. This newfound interest in investments made me realize that I wanted to pursue a career similar to that of a trader after football.

I earned money from football and had some friends who introduced me to investments in the financial market, particularly the stock market. I was interested and started investing in crypto, specifically bitcoin, when it was cheap, around 4k in the UK. The next year, I saw bitcoin’s value rise, and my interest grew. I invested more and ended up making more profits. This success made me even more curious about the financial market, motivating me and a friend—who is an experienced trader—to dig deeper deeper into stocks, forex, and other aspects of finance. He shared his knowledge with me, mentoring me in various areas such as forex trading and stock investments. This newfound interest led me to establish three companies focused on the financial market, where I now not only make money but also assist others and contribute to the financial industry.

My feeling about making money this way is like discovering a whole new level of wealth. It’s something I’ve never experienced before. I often wonder how it’s possible to earn money just by working on a computer. It’s truly fascinating. After my football career, I felt a need to do something, whether it was related to football or the financial market. Eventually, I found myself interested in the financial market because of my own goals. My goal isn’t just to make money; I also want to help my fellow footballer friends invest their money wisely in the financial market, giving them the same opportunities I had when I was introduced to it. The first time I made around 10,000 in the financial market, it was incredibly exciting because I made very good money, just by using a computer. It also made me realize I could be working from anywhere in the world.

I just invested 2500. After my first earnings, I called my friend and told him I needed to learn more about this. I kept thinking about forex, the financial market, and currency differences. I wanted to understand why currencies go up or down. So, I started studying the financial market seriously. It’s not easy because without focus, you can’t make money in the financial market. Focus is essential. When you start making a lot of money, you naturally start spending it on things you never had before. But it’s not just about spending money; it’s about building something in the field you choose. The most important thing in the financial market, to be a good trader or investor, is psychology. Having a good psychological foundation, understanding your experiences, and keeping your dreams for the future in mind are essential. With this mindset, you can be successful in anything you pursue.

The big money I’m making in the financial market is coming from Bitcoin. At the start, I hadn’t invested a lot in Bitcoin. But when I began investing in the stock market, I bought four bitcoins at a price of 4000 each. I bought them because I had some money I wanted to invest in Bitcoin. After two or three months, I saw some income from this investment as the price went from 4000 to 10,000 in just three months. I wondered how this was possible, and it intrigued me even more. Now, I think Bitcoin is a good investment for people who understand how to make money in the stock market. Initially, Bitcoin was a good investment for people who wanted to buy one or two bitcoins. But now, I believe it’s a good investment for those who know how it works because just buying Bitcoin now won’t necessarily make you money like it did before. It’s important to think about this because in the financial market, there are many opportunities beyond Bitcoin. There are investments in shares, currencies, and daily price differences in currencies. People who are not familiar with the financial market often don’t notice these differences, like the price changes in EUR/USD or USD/GBP. But those who are in the financial market and stock market see these differences every day and know how they can make money.

It’s very true. You can become a billionaire in just one to three days, but you can also lose all your money in just one night or even four hours. The financial market is very unpredictable. I think the best way to make money in the financial market is to have a target. When you have a target, you know where your target is and you know your stop loss. However, some people want to get rich quickly, in one, two, or three days. While it is possible, you can also lose everything in just one or two hours. The best way to make money in the financial market is to have clear targets and a work plan. You need to keep learning. The most important thing I learned about the financial market is to find out what kind of trader you are. For example, there are day traders, swing traders, and other types. You need to decide which type of trading suits you best. Choosing the right strategies and understanding what kind of trader you are is crucial because it affects your psychological approach. By understanding this, you can make good money every day, every week, and every month. This industry offers very good opportunities.

I think it is more challenging for people who are just starting to invest in the financial market because many don’t trust that they can make money from it. But if people start to trust, learn, and spend time on it, they can see some results. As I mentioned before, the financial market has many opportunities. For example, if someone tells me they want to buy a house worth 1 million, I would advise them not to buy the house. Instead, I would suggest investing the 1 million in the financial market because you can earn 10%, 15%, or even more in returns. You can then rent houses or buy a house with a mortgage. Personally, if I had 1 million, I would never buy a house; I would invest in the financial market. In the financial market, you can get returns of 10%, 20%, or even 30%, depending on the effort and time you put in. If you have the time to work hard, you can make a significant percentage from the financial market. However, if you don’t have much time, you might not make as much money.

The most important thing for anyone is to have someone who knows the financial market. You cannot just invest 1,000,000 in one currency, Bitcoin, or one share. You need to find various investment opportunities such as Bitcoin, shares, and currencies. The financial market offers many options for investment. If you learn about it and understand the financial market, you won’t lose 1,000,000. It’s very safe because the most important thing before you start working in the financial market is learning about risk management. You want your risk to be 1%, 2%, or 3%. If you lose 3% of 1,000,000, it’s not significant. But after losing 2% to 3%, you can still make 10% or 20%. The difference between the risk and the potential income is very significant.

When I started in the financial market, I saw that many people didn’t succeed. This is often because they don’t have risk management, clear goals, or enough time. The financial markets offer chances to make money every day and every hour, but I saw many people failing. I began to study why people fail. Some try to make 1000 or 2000 in one day, which isn’t realistic. As I studied more, I found that most people fail because they don’t have the right mindset. Having the right mindset is very important in this industry. The more I learned, the more I wanted to help people make money in the financial market. I wanted to show them how to earn income from it, even if it’s small, while having time to work and invest. When people see the opportunities in the financial market compared to their regular jobs, they become more interested. This inspired me to create something to help people learn about the financial market, the right mindset, currency, and everything related to it. This is now my dream. Before, my dream was to play football. Now, my dream is to help people enter the financial market because I know they can make money and learn more. If more people join the financial market, there will be many more opportunities for everyone to make money.

I have some clients who are new to the financial market, and for some of them, even making 20 pounds can be very exciting. They might say, ‘Oh, I made 20 pounds. Oh, I made 100. I made 500 this year.’ But when they lose money, like 100 pounds, they become very sad. It’s all about psychology. Having the right mindset is crucial because if you can’t control your emotions, you’ll never recover from your losses in the financial market. You need to be someone who can control their emotions and have a positive mindset. When you experience losses, you shouldn’t feel sad or upset. You should accept it as part of the job because sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. When you lose, you need to think about how to recover from that loss. This is something I think about every day. If people use their minds wisely, they can make good money in the financial market because psychology and emotions play an important role. Having clear targets for your losses and your income is essential because some people want to win big in one day. For example, I had a client last week who had ten open positions every day. If they lost five positions, they lost 2% of their capital. If they won five positions, they could make 4 or 5% in one day. However, some people lack the patience to wait for their targets. They want to win big immediately. If they win ten positions, they’re happy and want to keep trading, ignoring their targets. They want to stay in front of the computer all day, taking more and more positions. But you can’t always win 10 or 20 positions. If you have targets, you need to stick to them, close the computer, take a break, maybe have a coffee, and then come back. Take time to understand what went wrong and what you can do better. Because if you stay in front of the computer all day, you might end up losing your money.

I have some companies in finance that help people make money. I have a bot which has been created by an AI developer. It helps people make money in finance. For example, if someone says they want to buy a house in London, I would suggest they invest in my bot instead. It can make them 10-15% profit every month. This bot is really good because it has never lost money in four years because it is consistent which is super important in finance. We adjust the bot’s settings based on how much money each person has to get the best results. For example, there are different settings if someone has 10,000$ and different settings if someone has 20,000$. I also help people understand trading better, from beginners to experts, and teach everything about money exchange. I offer live classes, zoom calls, live sessions, etc to help them start learning and making it easy. Lots of people struggle in finance because they make things too complicated. But it’s simple: if there’s a chance to make money, you trade; if not, you don’t. Learning about charts, trends, timeframes, uptrend and downtrend. If you learn more about this, you’ll know when is the time to buy and sell. My companies focus on helping people learn about the financial market. I’m not doing this to make money because I already make money from the financial market. That’s why my project is free. When I see people keen to learn about finance, I’m happy to help them.

Just say you want to tell the people, life is not easy for everyone. you need to find something you’re good at, to do good things to make your money, to make your experience, to make everything in your life. Because every day, you need to have new dreams. If you don’t have dreams, you are on the wrong path. Because the purpose is about dreams, you need to build something, not just make money because you can make money from everything. But the most important thing in life is your mindset, your mission, and your purpose. Because when you have a purpose, you don’t care about the money. You just care about building something very important. That’s what I want to say to the people, because some people just want to make money, but money stays in this world when you die. I had the experience with my dad and my mum. All the money they had in their life is here, but they’re gone. But when you are building something for the people, it is different because everyone is going to remember you.

Yeah, of course. My company is a financial company and the academy company for trading. So you can find this companyon my Instagram. This company can help everyone who wants to start trading, and wants to make money in the financial market. If you want to do something in the financial market, if you want to enter or invest, just tell me. I can help everyone with this.