XP Inc. Hosts "Expert Trader XP" Featuring Tom Hougaard and Ralph Acampora

SÃO PAULO, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XP Inc. (Nasdaq: XP), a leading technology-driven financial services platform, today highlighted key insights from its inaugural "Expert Trader XP" event, bringing together globally recognized leaders in trading and market analysis.

The event convened an increasingly sophisticated community of Brazilian traders and investors for discussions on behavior, strategy, and discipline in equities trading. 

Featured over 84 hours of content and 60 speakers included trading psychologist Tom Hougaard, author of the bestseller Best Loser Wins, and Ralph Acampora, considered a pioneer of chart analysis.

Discipline Drives Consistency

Hougaard emphasized that consistent trading performance depends less on technical expertise and more on the ability to counter instinctive behavior. He noted that the hardest action in trading is often the right one, and that discipline is not just a strategy but a lifestyle.

"In trading, your basic instinct will always tell you that the easy path is the right one," he said. "The difficult trade is the right one. If it feels hard to do, that's exactly what you should be doing."

He highlighted common mistakes such as adding to losing positions and hesitating to build on winning trades, stressing the importance of emotional control.

Blending Technical, Fundamental and AI Insights

Acampora underscored the importance of integrating technical and fundamental analysis, alongside emerging technologies. He explained that technology has accelerated markets but not changed their core dynamics, and that understanding price, trend, and capital flow remains essential.

"It may sound simple. We tend to think that up is good and down is bad, but it's surprising how many people fail to correctly identify a trend," he said. "We say, 'I think this is a great company,' without even looking at the stock's behavior."

He also emphasized that while algorithmic trading and artificial intelligence dominate execution today, human interpretation remains critical, as these tools amplify both strengths and weaknesses among market participants.

A Maturing Trading Ecosystem

Both experts pointed to the professionalization of Brazil's trading community, driven by greater access to information and continuous education. Acampora noted that today's traders are more disciplined, adaptive, and aligned with global best practices.

The "Expert Trader XP" event reinforces XP's commitment to advancing investor education and fostering a more disciplined, globally aligned trading environment, while continuing to transform the investment experience through innovation and client-centric solutions.

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SOURCE XP Inc.