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2012 Outlook, part 7

With nearly 3 decades in the investments industry, our next featured expert has handled the investment portfolios of the largest banks amounting to billions. Marvin Fausto can often been seen in many forums, media interviews and seminars all over. He … Continue reading

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Personal Finance Champions: BDO’s EIP

How can an investment make it to my list of personal finance champions? Here’s why. As a personal finance advocate, I and many other advocates have been teaching people on the power of regularly saving and investing. Many of us … Continue reading

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Do we still invest in times like these?

Question: With all the uncertainties in the world economy and markets, is it still wise to make investments in the stock market now?—Kris C. Lim, public relations practitioner Answer: I have been taking note of all the developments worldwide particularly … Continue reading

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All about pooled funds, part 2

Question: I wanted to ask more about pooled funds, specifically equities and balanced funds. I would also like to know if I can invest in these with small amounts on a regular basis.—Val Baguios, International Organization for Migration (IOM) staff … Continue reading

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Know your investment objective first

Sharing my column at the Inquirer last Wednesday http://business.inquirer.net/10159/know-your-investment-objective-first Question: I have some extra money that I can invest. What’s the first thing I should consider before I invest?—Raymond Sison, businessman Answer: It is admirable that you are considering investing … Continue reading

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Stocks down, should I invest now?

As of this writing, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index or the Phisix is now a little over 3,700. Not too long ago, the Phisix went to nearly 4,500. From its peak, the market has lost about 20% of its value … Continue reading

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Stock Market & Pesos

The Philippine Stock Market Index nearing is 4,400 while our the Philippine Peso exchange rate against the US Dollar is about to breach the P41 mark. In the next few days, this scenario might be realized if we follow the … Continue reading

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Historic rise

The local stock market ended up in a historic high today at 4,245 points! Not only is our local index on a high, it’s on a rampage. The historic high was also achieved in a relatively short time. Volume turn-over … Continue reading

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Jumpin’ Jumpin’

I was checking the local stock market earlier and wow, it seems to keep on going up and up! The measurement we use for the stock market is the Philippine Stock Exchange Index or the PSEi (check out PSE Website). … Continue reading

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A closer look at Philippine mutual funds, part 2

The big question in the minds of many: ‘will the local market continue with its good run in the months to come?’ Some sectors are claiming that we are headed into a ‘bull’ territory and see the market continue to … Continue reading

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