Michael Nicoletos
Michael Nicoletos is the Founder and CEO of DeFi Advisors, where they offer a unique blend of expertise in the traditional finance market and the new emerging tech. Nicoletos is a macro investor with over 20 years of experience understanding macro landscapes and how behavioral fallacies challenge financial markets. He was the Co-Founder and CIO of AppleTree Capital, an independent financial advisor specializing in niche investments. Prior to AppleTree, he was the Head of International Equities at Eurobank EFG Securities, where he was also an active member of both Eurobank EFG Securities’ and Eurobank EFG Private Bankings’ market strategy committee. In addition, Nicoletos serves as an executive advisor to the Chairman and CEO of QUALCO, a software development company that offers a wide range of analytics-driven fintech solutions.
Michael Nicoletos Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
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Consultant
Academic History
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M.B.A., Banking and Finance
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B.A., Double Major in Economics and International Relations, Minor in Business Administration
EARLY CAREER & EXPERTISE
Nicoletos has had extensive experience in trading both developed and emerging markets.
He was among the first Greek traders to traders Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia and took part in the first large IPOs in the Southeastern European region.
HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
2018 Global Excellence Awards, AppleTree Capital Emerging Markets of the Year
2016 Global Fund Awards, European Emerging Markets Equity Fund of the Year
2016 Alternative Investment Awards, Best Emerging Fund Europe Fund
2015 ACQ Global Fund Awards, Niche Financial Advisory of the Year (Emerging Markets)
2015 ACQ Global Fund Awards, Gamechanger of the Year (Asset Management)
2014 Hedge Fund Awards, Emerging Markets Independent Advisor of the Year
2014 Alternative Investment Awards, Bes in Emerging Markets
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Nicoletos has been a speaker at Blockworks.
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.