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Thematic Research

Brazil Boom

Rare Earths + AI Energy...

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Feb 20, 2026
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Brazil appears to be entering a rerating phase, yet positioning still looks early.

EWZ is up 44% YoY, but five-year returns remain near 6%, suggesting capital rotation is only beginning.

Institutional inflows are accelerating and renewable-powered AI infrastructure is drawing global investment.

We break down the catalysts and the tickers best positioned to benefit.

Source: BCG

Key Report Insights:

  1. Rerating Early: 44% rally vs flat decade signals regime shift

  2. Flows Turning: $2.3B January inflows show institutional rotation

  3. Dollar Decoupling: Yuan trade loop reduces FX shock exposure

  4. Energy Arbitrage: 90% renewables attracts AI/cloud capex

  5. Structural Hedge: Low US correlation reshapes portfolio role


1. Brazil’s Growth:

A. Brazil Outpaces Developed Nations:

Brazilian equities have rallied 44% over the past year, outpacing the SSE (+29%), DAX (+25%), HSI (+16%), and S&P 500 (+12%).

Yet over the past five years, Brazil is up just ~6%, lagging most global peers.

This divergence points to the early innings of a rerating—not a late-cycle blowoff.

Source: TradingView

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