Holidays spell a lot of fun, but we need to admit it also includes a lot of spending. From Christmas decors up to the countless gifts we have to wrap and unwrap, we cannot help but ask ourselves what to do to keep our savings from drying up. The dilemma lies in how we can be both practical and festive at the same time. Or is there such a thing?
Spot the Difference: New P5-Peso Coin vs. P1-Peso Coin
The new P5-peso Philippine coin is currently in circulation, and some people are saying they’re confusing it with the existing P1-peso coin.
How important is “Diversification” in investing?
These days, a lot of investors seem to be “in love” with stocks as an investment asset. This is not bad per se, but intelligent investors understand that portfolio diversification is a critical element of an overall investment strategy.
Should I invest in Preferred Stocks?
Most newbie investors think that stocks are the best — and sometimes, the only — choice for investment. Generally speaking, stocks are good investment options, but not all investors will find stocks appropriate for their risk profile or investment goals.
Differences of Preferred Stocks vs. Common Stocks vs. Bonds
For most people, bonds and equity (common stock) are the usual options for investment. We have already discussed these two asset classes lengthily. For a refresher course, here’s our primer on Stock Trading and Investing while here’s our tutorial on Bonds and Fixed Income.
What is LTNCD? How to invest in LTNCD issued by banks?
In the past, we’ve discussed a variety of investment options for the average retail investor, including Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, UITFs, and Preferred Shares, among others.
We now add another asset class to our investment portfolio. Here are details about Long Term Negotiable Certificate of Deposit (LTNCD) — a relatively safe bank product that offers higher interest rate than your regular savings accounts.
How to Invest in Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) in the Philippines
We previously wrote a short and handy guide to investing in Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) in the Philippines, but if you’re looking for additional information or wondering if ETFs are fit for you, then continue reading below.
Should you invest in Ayala Homestarter Bonds?
You’ve probably seen this one already, as this investment product is being advertised recently on social media and on website banner ads. We’re talking about the Homestarter Bonds, a 3-year bond investment offering by property developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI).