- Title:
- Portfolio Manager
- Education:
- Karnatak University — Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication · Bombay University — Master of Management Studies
- Expertise:
- Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Investment Strategy, Equity Research, Fundamental Analysis, Options, Investing, Capital Markets, Advanced Investment Strategies
- Has published 6 articles for Imperialpedia.
- Holds Karnatak University — Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication and Bombay University — Master of Management Studies.
- Certified in Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Canadian Investment Manager.
- Covers Portfolio Management, Market Analysis, Investment Strategy, Equity Research, Fundamental Analysis, Options for Imperialpedia.
- CFA
Experience
Elvis Picardo is a portfolio manager and capital markets professional with more than 25 years of experience across investment management, market strategy, and equity research. He has more than 15 years of experience as a strategist and equity analyst and currently works as a portfolio manager at iA Private Wealth. Picardo’s areas of expertise include market analysis and investment strategy, equity research, fundamental analysis, options, portfolio management, and advanced investment strategies. He has contributed regularly to imperialpedia and has also written for publications including The Money Letter, Investor’s Digest, Reuters.com, and Report on Mining. His financial-market commentary and analysis have appeared through major news organizations and media outlets, including Reuters, Report on Business TV, and CBC. His work focuses on helping investors understand markets, evaluate investments, and make informed financial decisions. Picardo earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Karnatak University in India and a Master of Management Studies from Bombay University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Canadian Investment Manager.
Education
Elvis holds Karnatak University — Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication and Bombay University — Master of Management Studies.
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6 articles
Options magnify both opportunity and risk. Here are the most common mistakes new traders make and how to avoid them.
By Elvis Picardo
A protective put acts like insurance for your stock holdings. Here is how it works and what it actually costs.
By Elvis Picardo
A covered call lets you generate income from stocks you already own. Here is how the strategy works and what to watch out for.
By Elvis Picardo
The Greeks measure how an option’s price reacts to different factors. Here is a clear explanation of delta, gamma, theta, and vega.
By Elvis Picardo
Calls and puts are the two building blocks of options trading. Here is how each works and when they are used.
By Elvis Picardo
Options can hedge risk or generate income, but they carry real risk of loss. Here is a clear, beginner-friendly explanation of how they work.
By Elvis Picardo