The Villar Land Valuation Controversy: What Happened and Why Investors Are Worried

The Villar group is once again in the spotlight — and this time, it’s because of a trillion-peso valuation that shocked the market, triggered an audit standoff, and raised questions about transparency in the Philippine property sector. If you’ve been … Continue reading

PSEi Hits New Lows in 2025: What’s Happening and What Investors Should Know

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) has been on a roller-coaster lately — and not the fun kind. In the past weeks, the market slipped to a fresh five-year low, with investors reacting to a mix of weak economic indicators, … Continue reading

Top Performing Blue-Chip Stocks in the Philippines (2025 Update)

When people talk about “safe” investments in the stock market, blue-chip stocks are usually the first that come to mind. They’re the giants of the Philippine economy — established, well-capitalized, and often the backbone of the PSE Index (PSEi). But … Continue reading

FMETF: The First and Only Exchange-Traded Fund in the Philippines

When you think about investing in the Philippine stock market, it usually means picking individual companies — SM, Ayala, Jollibee, or BDO. But what if you could invest in all of them at once?That’s exactly what FMETF (First Metro Philippine … Continue reading

Why Most Filipino Investors Avoid the PSEI (And What It Says About Our Market)

When you hear “Philippine Stock Exchange Index” or PSEI, it sounds like the heart of local investing — the benchmark that supposedly represents the country’s biggest and best companies. But here’s the truth that many don’t talk about: most Filipino … Continue reading

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Investing in the US stock market for small-time Filipino investors

Gone are the days wherein you need a big sum of money to invest in the US stock market. In the world of investing, there’s a new buzzword that’s making the financial markets more accessible to everyone: fractional shares. What … Continue reading