Juan F. Leon, CFA

Juan F. Leon, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Juan F. currently works as a Crypto Research Analyst at Bitwise Asset Management since May 2021. Prior to this, they were an Advisor at FreeCap Financial, Inc starting from June 2019.

Juan also has significant experience at U.S. Global Investors, where they held various positions. Juan F. started as a Junior Investment Analyst in October 2014 and worked their way up to become a Portfolio Manager. In this role, they were involved in the development and launch of JETS and GOAU ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange. Juan F. also contributed to the analysis that led to the creation of HIVE Blockchain Technologies. Additionally, they developed quantitative investment strategies for ETFs, mutual, and private funds.

Before joining U.S. Global Investors, Juan worked at Rackspace Technology as a Financial Analyst. Here, they were responsible for FP&A of operating results, financial and unit economics analysis of data center operations, and M&A modeling and due diligence. Prior to that, they worked briefly at Financial Life Advisors as an Investment Analyst, focusing on investment policy statements and portfolio construction.

Juan's career began with roles at Caribbean Council, Education For Employment - Global (EFE-Global), Fundación Transición Española, and SENPLADES. In these positions, they gained experience in economic analysis, impact analysis, consultancy, and research across various industries.

Overall, Juan F. Leon, CFA has a strong background in financial analysis, portfolio management, cryptocurrency research, and economic analysis.

Juan F. Leon, CFA completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics and Political Science from Trinity University, where they attended from 2008 to 2012. Juan F. also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute.