Peso Smart PH: Investing in the Philippines

Back in June, Pepsi Cola Products Philippines' stock got suspended from trading as the company was acquired by Lotte by tendering the companies shares. The public float level of the company dipped into 2.1% and last week, their board of directors finally announced that PIP will formally delist from the Philippine Stock Exchange this December. Another round of tender offer will be made for ₱1.95 pe...

There are 30 companies listed in the PSEi (Philippine Stock Exchange Index), and on this third and final episode, we take a look at the last 10 companies in the PSEi if they are making money or not. Other than providing jobs, rendering a service, producing a product, ultimately, the main purpose of a business' existence is to make money so it's very important that you know how it's doing financial...

Company/Stock review tayo today ng DITO CME Holdings Corporation. This stock is quite hot the past few days/weeks and medyo mainit din sa mga controversies. Pero syempre without all that noise, okay nga ba yung fundamentals ng company na ito and kumikita ba sila? Worth it nga ba bumili ng stocks ni DITO? "When you're dwelling and looking back, you're fucking stuck forever." -Gary Vaynerchuk

If you have a 10k budget and looking into some good stocks to invest in, today's your lucky day as I'm sharing 5 stocks that's in my portfolio that can potentially give you good dividends in the future. These companies are profitable even during these tough times. Some of these stocks are trading a bit high at the moment but I still think they're worth buying. The others are a bit down and I see t...

There are 30 companies listed in the PSEi (Philippine Stock Exchange Index), and on this episode, we take a look at 10 companies if they are making money or not. Other than providing jobs, rendering a service, producing a product, ultimately, the main purpose of a business' existence is to make money so it's very important that you know how it's doing financially before you consider purchasing the...

“Trust in yourself, believe in yourself, and keep going.” -Gary Vaynerchuk   #Cebu #CLI #landmasters #stocks #stonks #pesosmart #ph

There are 30 companies listed in the PSEi (Philippine Stock Exchange Index), and on this episode, we take a look if the first 10 companies are making money or not. Other than providing jobs, rendering a service, producing a product, ultimately, the main purpose of a business' existence is to make money so it's very important that you know how it's doing financially before you consider purchasing t...

Malapit na ulit mag end yung month and there are a lot of companies that will have their stocks' ex-dates this September. These are all readily available sa PSE Edge and BPI Trade, pero if you don't have the time to do your own research, today's your lucky day kasi I compiled all of the dividend paying stocks this coming month. Hopefully this helps you out pick the best stock for you! "Dedication...

Are you looking into investing in stocks for the long term and want to have an idea how much your potential passive income would be in 10-30 years from now? I briefly discussed those on this episode and I hope this will give you an idea how powerful compounding is and the advantage of investing at an early age. With an objective mindset, combined with discipline, patience and consistency, you'll s...

MacroAsia's stock is very cheap right now and it's no surprise since the aviation industry is in shambles. This stock has performed very well previously (2017-2019) but the pandemic greatly affected their business' profitability. However, if everything goes back to "normal" and covid-19 is out of the equation, this company will continue to strive and become profitable again. “I'm not worried about...

Have you ever encountered these terms: P/E Ratio & PEG Ratio, and just didn't know what its relation is to stocks? Back when I started investing, I didn't pay attention to these terms as I only cared about dividend yield and my familiarity to the company stock I'm buying. However, these ratios will surely give you a general idea on how the company's earnings is doing in relation to its current...

Meralco (Manila Electric Company) is one of the oldest companies in the Philippines. They're also one of the biggest company that's listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange, in terms of market capitalization. They give out consistent dividends every single year and tosses out some special payments here and there as well. Although Meralco sometimes dish out some questionable bills, there's no questi...

Sorry, late upload. Medyo na-hook sa Valorant hahaha! Emperador is one of the leading liquor brands in the Philippines and the largest brand producer in the world. They've shown that they can sustain profitability even though we're in a health crisis, which proves that their business model is strong and sustainable. This made their stock prices shoot up a bit recently since there are only a few co...

On this episode, I discuss how the 50/20/30 Budgeting Rule works. It's a good starting point if you're looking into improving on how you handle your finances. Of course, this is just a blueprint and you can adjust the percentages as you wish. Always remember, do what works best for you. "Americans are getting stronger. Twenty years ago, it took two people to carry ten dollars’ worth of groceries....

August is fast approaching and there are a couple of stocks that has an ex-date this coming month. Some of them will also make the payment this August and others on September. "All of human unhappiness comes from one single thing: not knowing how to remain at rest in a room." —Blaise Pascal #august #dividends #stocks #pse #pesosmart #philippines #investing #stockinvesting #ph #stonks

REIT or Real Estate Investment Trust is a pretty attractive investment, especially for those who are just starting out. It requires a small initial investment (around 2700 Pesos for the Ayala Land-sponsored AREIT Inc. - which is 100 shares at 27 Pesos per share). Also, given the huge capital requirement for real estate investments, REIT is a good alternative if you want to start playing the real e...

After releasing a press release disclosure last Wednesday, 7/22, ABS-CBN Corporation's stocks was back to trading on Thursday, 7/23, and lost big time. Same thing happened yesterday, 7/24, as it dipped further down to ₱7.64 per share. Although, the company has a solid plan in place on what their future would be like, there's a ton of uncertainty if they can deliver and be on pace to recover as a p...

Are you curious how companies distribute their income back to the shareholders? There are a couple of ways and the most common one is dividend payments. However, there's also another way that promotes potential capital gains in the future, called stock buyback or stock repurchase. On this episode, I discuss the difference between dividends and stock buyback.  “When you do what you love, you’r...

If you're looking to invest in energy, then Aboitiz Power Corporation might be the right company for you. It's a holdings company with interests in generation, distribution and retail electricity services. It's a highly profitable and stable company with a good dividend yield and average payout ratio. The current stock price is very competitive and attractive, in my opinion. Even though its 2020 1...

There are 4 big players in the Philippine airline industry and none of them were safe from the disruption and business decline that the coronavirus has caused. Although they're adjusting to the 'new normal', air travel's demand is still low and that's understandable as travelling isn't our priority right now. Two of those big players, Cebu Air and Philippine Airlines, are listed in the PSE. Obviou...

Apologies for the late upload! The research for this topic was a bit time consuming and it took a while for me to absorb and understand all of the information as well. Let me know your thoughts on the comment section down below. Last Friday, the Philippine Congress denied ABS-CBN's franchise renewal. Out of the 85 committee members, 70 voted in favor of the denial of the franchise renewal, 11 vote...

Now that you know how to buy and sell securities in the stock market, you'll also have to learn what are the associated fees and taxes that you need to pay. Stock brokers, BPI Trade in particular, have made it easier for their customers since these fees and taxes are automatically deducted to the gross buying or selling price. However, it's also good to know how these are computed so you can doubl...

Concepcion Industrial Corporation is a manufacturer and developer of air conditioners and refrigerators. Their brands include Carrier, Condura, Otis, Kelvinator, Midea and Toshiba. CIC was listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange back in 2013 and has paid out dividends to its shareholders since 2014. Its stock has a good capital gain potential and the business is still thriving (₱128M net income fo...

If you're interested about dividend paying stocks and you don't have time to browse/gather data from PSE Edge or your online stock broker, then this episode's for you! I listed all the companies with Ex-dates falling this July.  "Your dreams don't have to be big, but they have to be yours." -Gary Vaynerchuk #stocks #dividends #July #pse #pesosmart #pesosmartph

If you're a fan of blue chip stocks, then I think you've been purchasing a lot of companies' stocks the past few months. However, if you haven't decided yet and you're looking to lock in that investment, then this video might help you. These companies have proven that their businesses will strive to overcome whatever challenges they may have to face. All these companies are listed under the #PSEi...