Investment Director
David Duarte is Investment Director at 3 Comma Capital, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.
With more than 20 years of experience in financial markets, portfolio management and trading, David combines extensive institutional market expertise with deep technical knowledge of blockchain technology and digital assets.
Before joining 3 Comma Capital, David held senior trading positions within the Portuguese financial sector and led the trading division of the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP), where he was responsible for executing and managing sovereign debt market operations and supporting Portugal's debt management strategy.
Throughout his career, David has developed broad expertise across fixed income markets, portfolio management, trading strategies, market microstructure and risk management.
Alongside his professional career, David lectures on finance at NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), where he contributes to postgraduate education in financial markets and investment management. He also holds postgraduate qualifications in Economics and Financial Markets.
At 3 Comma Capital, David is responsible for portfolio management, investment research and market analysis across the firm's fixed income, multi-asset and digital asset strategies. His work combines quantitative analysis, macroeconomic research and active portfolio management to support long-term capital preservation and sustainable investment performance.
David is also recognized for his experience in blockchain technology, digital assets and decentralized finance, bringing a unique combination of traditional institutional investment management and emerging financial technologies.
Areas of Expertise
Career Highlights
Media & Conferences
With more than 20 years of experience in financial markets, portfolio management and trading, David combines extensive institutional market expertise with deep technical knowledge of blockchain technology and digital assets.
Before joining 3 Comma Capital, David held senior trading positions within the Portuguese financial sector and led the trading division of the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP), where he was responsible for executing and managing sovereign debt market operations and supporting Portugal's debt management strategy.
Throughout his career, David has developed broad expertise across fixed income markets, portfolio management, trading strategies, market microstructure and risk management.
Alongside his professional career, David lectures on finance at NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS), where he contributes to postgraduate education in financial markets and investment management. He also holds postgraduate qualifications in Economics and Financial Markets.
At 3 Comma Capital, David is responsible for portfolio management, investment research and market analysis across the firm's fixed income, multi-asset and digital asset strategies. His work combines quantitative analysis, macroeconomic research and active portfolio management to support long-term capital preservation and sustainable investment performance.
David is also recognized for his experience in blockchain technology, digital assets and decentralized finance, bringing a unique combination of traditional institutional investment management and emerging financial technologies.
Areas of Expertise
- Portfolio Management
- Fixed Income Markets
- Trading & Market Execution
- Sovereign Debt Markets
- Alternative Investments
- Digital Assets
- Blockchain Technology
- Bitcoin & Crypto Assets
- Multi-Asset Investing
- Risk Management
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Financial Markets
- Investment Research
- Quantitative Analysis
Career Highlights
- More than 20 years of experience in financial markets and investment management
- Former Head of Trading at the Portuguese Treasury and Debt Management Agency (IGCP)
- Extensive experience in sovereign debt markets and institutional trading
- Investment Director at 3 Comma Capital
- Lecturer in Finance at NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS)
- Specialist in blockchain technology, digital assets and fixed income investing
Media & Conferences
- Investment Director at 3 Comma Capital
- Lecturer in Finance at NOVA IMS
- Speaker at conferences and educational events on financial markets and digital assets
- Published author on investment strategy, blockchain and financial markets
- Specialist in fixed income, sovereign debt markets and portfolio management
- Regular commentator on macroeconomic trends, digital assets and market developments
