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Mattia Guarini, markets analyst at JoinProp and founder of Easy Fundamental
Mattia Guarini · Markets Analyst

Meet the Analyst

Mattia Guarini

Founder of Easy Fundamental · Macro & Markets Analyst

Mattia is a finance graduate with a master’s in international finance and a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance, who specialised in applied financial trading in London. His experience spans fundamental and technical analysis, investments and portfolio management, financial markets research, and futures trading. He has independently invested in stocks and cryptocurrencies since 2022, building practical market analysis and portfolio management skills along the way. He is also the founder of Easy Fundamental, a financial markets newsletter focused on weekly macroeconomic and market analysis. He has completed a finance-focused project on NVIDIA and currently operates as a funded futures trader managing a five-figure account.

  • MSc International Finance
  • BSc Economics & Finance
  • Applied Trading, London
  • Funded Futures Trader
  • Founder, Easy Fundamental
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