Returns Up to 115% of CDI: See How Empiricus Asset’s Funds Performed in August 2025
- How Did Global Markets Perform in August 2025?
- What Were Empiricus Asset’s Top-Performing Funds?
- How Did Equities and Crypto Funds Fare?
- What’s Next for Empiricus Asset’s Strategy?
- FAQs: Empiricus Asset’s August 2025 Performance
August 2025 proved once again that strategic diversification is key to capturing profit opportunities while hedging against market volatility. Globally, economic slowdowns dominated the narrative, with the Fed expected to cut rates soon. Domestically, Brazil’s Ibovespa surged 6%, fueled by rate-cut optimism. Empiricus Asset’s funds delivered standout performances, including a staggering 115.5% of CDI from their FIDC portfolio. Here’s a DEEP dive into their August results and strategies.
How Did Global Markets Perform in August 2025?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains of 1.91% and 1.58%, respectively, while the dollar slid over 3%. In Brazil, the Ibovespa hit a record high of 141,422 points, closing the month up 6%. João Piccioni, CIO of Empiricus Asset, noted, "August confirmed we’re entering a phase where global economies slow down, paving the way for monetary easing."
What Were Empiricus Asset’s Top-Performing Funds?
Thestole the show with a 115.5% CDI return, despite new IOF tax rules. Piccioni emphasized tactical allocation adjustments to mitigate IOF impacts. Meanwhile, themulti-market fund climbed 1.29%, marking its third straight monthly gain.
How Did Equities and Crypto Funds Fare?
Local equities shined: thefund rose 4.04%, betting big on Brazil’s rally. Crypto funds faced mixed results—Ethereum (ETH) surged while bitcoin (BTC) lagged. Piccioni predicts institutional crypto adoption will accelerate: "We’ll see more BTC and ETH in portfolios by year-end."
What’s Next for Empiricus Asset’s Strategy?
The firm’s three-pronged approach—short-term fixed income, mid-term equities, and long-term crypto—remains intact. For fixed income, Piccioni sees "a window to generate returns quickly." Equities are positioned for Brazil’s momentum, while crypto funds aim to capitalize on digital assets’ multi-year growth.
FAQs: Empiricus Asset’s August 2025 Performance
Which Empiricus fund outperformed in August?
The Empiricus Atrium FIC FIDC led with 115.5% of CDI returns, navigating new IOF rules skillfully.
How did Brazilian stocks perform?
The Ibovespa jumped 6%, hitting a record high on rate-cut hopes, boosting local equity funds like Empiricus Deep Value Brasil (+4.04%).
What’s the outlook for crypto funds?
Piccioni expects institutional BTC and ETH exposure to grow, though August saw ETH outshine BTC.
