In the high-stakes world of forex and commodities trading, where split-second decisions can mean significant gains—or painful losses—one Filipino fund manager stands out not just for her returns, but for her unwavering discipline.
After years in financial operations, this former corporate executive transitioned into full-time trading and fund management. Today, she manages client funds in the global markets, mentors aspiring traders through Pinoys in Profit (PIP), and carries the prestigious Certified Technical Analyst (CTA) designation. But ask her what really separates consistent winners from reckless risk-takers?
Her answer: “Risk management is the real edge.”
From Corporate Finance to the Trading Floor
Her journey into forex wasn’t instant. With over 15 years of experience in accounts receivable and operations at a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, she had developed a structured, data-driven approach to finance. But when she began trading Philippine equities as a side hustle in 2015, she discovered a new fascination: market behavior.
“The real breakthrough came as I transitioned into forex and commodities trading,” she told Financial Adviser PH. “The fast-paced nature of these markets forced me to develop a deeper system—and that’s when I really leaned into technical analysis.”
Her years in corporate finance became a foundation. She took that structured mindset, applied it to her trades, and evolved from an investor to a fund manager with a focus on analytics, backtesting, and emotional control.
Strategy Over Speed
In forex, where leverage can magnify results, her philosophy goes against the hype of high-risk, high-reward. “I don’t just trade charts—I manage risk, emotion, and execution every single day,” she explains.
Her daily routine is built around systemization. She combines multi-timeframe analysis, price action strategies, and strict risk-reward ratios. Trades aren’t about gut feel—they’re results of patterns she has rigorously tested and optimized.
“When you treat trading like a business, you stop chasing wins and start managing outcomes,” she adds.
CTA and the Value of Certification
Her decision to pursue the Certified Technical Analyst (CTA) designation through the Society of Technical Analysts (STA) wasn’t just about credentials—it was about sharpening her edge.
“The process was rigorous and humbling,” she says. “It challenged me to refine my strategies and exposed me to new frameworks across asset classes.”
For professionals looking to level up their skills, she emphasizes that certification creates clarity and credibility. “In trading, you need more than intuition. You need frameworks that are tested under pressure.”
Leading by Example
Today, she channels her expertise into mentorship through Pinoys in Profit, an education platform she co-founded. Her approach to coaching isn’t about flashy wins. It’s about building sustainable trading habits.
“Leadership is about teaching others to trade with discipline, not just profits,” she says. Her curriculum includes not just technical charting, but also risk management, trade journaling, and market psychology—essentials often skipped by new traders chasing shortcuts.
She has personally coached over 50 traders—many of whom have transitioned into part-time or full-time trading careers. Her goal: help others avoid the painful mistakes she made early on by giving them a structured roadmap.
Why Risk Management Wins in the Long Run
She believes the obsession with profit often blinds traders to the real differentiator: how you handle losses.
“Every trader will experience drawdowns,” she says. “What separates professionals is their ability to survive them.”
She emphasizes having a clear stop-loss rule, managing position sizing, and reviewing trades weekly. “The market doesn’t owe you anything,” she adds. “But if you protect your capital, you’ll live to trade another day.”
Final Takeaway
For this forex and commodities fund manager, trading isn’t about excitement. It’s about discipline, structure, and emotional control. Her message to aspiring traders is clear: don’t just learn how to win—learn how to lose well.
As she told Financial Adviser PH, “Your real edge isn’t your strategy—it’s how you manage your risk when the strategy fails.”
And in today’s volatile markets, that mindset may be the most valuable currency of all.
