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Advisor Since 2002 and President of DNAinvest, Alfredo Sequeira Filho Explains Why Global Diversification Has Ceased to Be a Luxury and Has Become a Necessity.
In a global scenario of diplomatic tensions, high public debt, and currency volatility, the search for financial security has gained priority. For Alfredo Sequeira Filho, investment advisor since 2002 and president of DNAinvest, investing abroad is not just an alternative, but an essential strategy for those who wish to protect and grow their wealth.
“While the cruzeiro from 1974 is worth nothing today, a dollar bill from the same era continues to circulate around the world,” Sequeira says. “Diversification is not a luxury, it is a necessity.”
1) Planning in Strong Currencies
Investing part of the portfolio in dollars or euros helps shield purchasing power against the depreciation of the real. Assets denominated in strong currencies tend to preserve value in crisis cycles and offer global liquidity.
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2) Facilitated Wealth Succession
According to Sequeira, international structures (such as family holdings and trusts) simplify the transfer of assets, reduce bureaucracy, and provide predictability — in contrast to the sluggishness of the succession process in Brazil.
3) Protection Against Local Risks
Political crises, legal insecurity, and episodes of corruption increase the so-called “Brazil risk.” Allocating part of the capital in solid jurisdictions — such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the USA — dilutes exposure to domestic shocks and strengthens financial security.
4) Access to the World’s Largest Markets
The American stock market concentrates leading companies and high-innovation sectors, with liquidity superior to that of B3. “Brazil represents less than 2% of the world’s GDP. Ignoring the other 98% means missing out on opportunities,” highlights Sequeira.
5) Real Portfolio Diversification
Concentrating everything in the domestic market increases volatility in times of stress. International diversification balances risks across countries, sectors, and currencies, favoring more consistent returns in the long run.
6) Legal Security in Stable Jurisdictions
Countries with a robust rule of law offer clear rules and predictability, essential attributes for wealth investors — particularly when compared to environments where rule changes are frequent.
How to Start Investing Abroad
According to Alfredo Sequeira Filho, the first step is to seek specialized advice to:
Open an international account at a regulated institution;
Make legal remittances with currency and tax planning;
Create a global portfolio aligned with the investor’s profile (fixed income, ETFs, stocks, global REITs/REITs, funds, etc.);
Monitor and reallocate positions according to goals and market cycles.
At DNAinvest, the support goes from initial planning to execution and monitoring, focusing on wealth protection, succession, and long-term growth.
Investing abroad has shifted from privilege to an essential strategy for those seeking stability, liquidity, and global opportunities.
“Protecting financial future requires a global perspective. Those investing abroad are not escaping Brazil — they are ensuring freedom and security for their wealth,” concludes Alfredo Sequeira Filho.
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