One of the three ETFs that I’m currently holding is QQQ. And if you’re curious as to what it is and why I’m investing in it, read further. What is QQQ? QQQ is an ETF that mirrors the performance of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Stocks
Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (July 2023)
It’s that time of the month again wherein your Poor Pinoy Investor reveals his current stock portfolio. This isn’t to brag, but rather to be transparent and remain true to the actual purpose of this blog: share investing experience that … Continue reading
Portfolio Discussion: VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF)
I’ve talked about investing in the US stock market a lot. And in my previous posts, I’ve mentioned how the US stock market has an average annual return of 10%. The question is how should you invest to be able … Continue reading
Poor Pinoy Investor US Stock Portfolio Update (June 2023)
My US Stock portfolio for the month of May ended up in RED but the good thing is it’s just down by -0.52%. However, my portfolio is up by 7.67% between January to May. And if we add the first … Continue reading
Dollar-Cost Averaging: Boring but Practical Approach to Investing
Let’s admit it, Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) or Peso-Cost Averaging (PCA) is boring. However, it’s the most straightforward and practical approach when investing. With this strategy, you don’t have to worry about the ups and downs of the market nor do … Continue reading
Why people are losing money in the Philippine Stock Market
The average annual return of the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) in the last 10 years is at around 7%. And if you check its 20-year average annual return, it’s even at 9%. So why is it that most investors … Continue reading
How to trade using GStocks PH of GCash
In a previous post, I mentioned that GStocks PH is already available and that I signed up for it to see what it looks like. As mentioned previously, it requires approval first before you can start using it. And I … Continue reading
Stock Portfolio update: How do we fare so far?
Since this is a personal finance blog, what good is it if I don’t provide you with an update on my stock portfolio? So for today’s blog, let me show you the performance of my US stock investment over at … Continue reading
GStocks PH is now available on GCash – How to join?
The GStocks PH feature of GInvest in GCash has started to roll out to users. It’s not available for all but you can check your GCash app and see if it’s available for you. Don’t get giddy just yet since … Continue reading
Investing in REITs: How to Profit from Real Estate Without Owning Property
Do you want to get into real estate but don’t have the capital, then investing in REITs might be your answer. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are an increasingly popular way for investors to gain exposure to the real estate … Continue reading