If you’ve ever wondered how to invest in the NASDAQ 100, you’re not alone. Every week, thousands of people across the UK and US type exactly that into Google — because somewhere along the line, they heard a friend mention it, saw it flash across a financial news ticker, or watched the tech giants behind … Read more
You’ve probably heard the term “FTSE 100” on the news or in conversation — maybe your parents mentioned it, or you caught a headline about it rising to a record high. But what is the FTSE 100, exactly? And more importantly, how do ordinary people actually invest in it? Here’s the short answer: the FTSE … Read more
You Hear About It on the News Every Day — But What Is PSEi, Really? You’re scrolling through the news and you see it: “PSEi drops 1.2% on foreign selloff.” Or “PSEi closes at its highest level in months.” Everyone from stock traders to your tito who dabbles in investing seems to bring it up. … Read more
Okay, Let’s Talk About That Word — “UITF” You’ve probably heard the term “UITF” thrown around at your bank, in a Facebook group, or maybe from a kuya or ate who’s suddenly very excited about investing. And you’re thinking: what even is that? Here’s the good news. A UITF — which stands for Unit Investment … Read more
The AI Gold Rush Is Happening Right Now — Are You In? If you’ve been watching the market in 2025 and 2026, you already know: artificial intelligence is not a trend. It’s a structural shift the size of the industrial revolution. And the investors who identified the best AI stocks to buy early? They are … Read more
The ETF Decision That Could Define Your Wealth for the Next 20 Years You’ve done your homework. You know index funds beat most actively managed funds. You’ve heard the names — VOO, VTI, SCHD. But now you’re staring at all three and thinking: which one do I actually buy? Here’s the thing: this isn’t just … Read more
Imagine paying zero taxes on every dollar your investments earn over the next 30 years. That’s not a gimmick. That’s the Roth IRA. Open one, fill it with the right ETFs, let it compound for decades, and when you finally retire, every single withdrawal comes out completely tax-free. No capital gains tax. No dividend tax. … Read more
If you have been watching ALI stock in the Philippines, the last few months have been uncomfortable. A company most Filipinos know — the developer behind Greenbelt, Ayala Center Cebu, and hundreds of residential estates across the country — just reported its weakest quarter in years. Net income dropped 23% year-on-year. Revenues missed estimates. And … Read more
A lot of Filipino investors own BPI stock — or are thinking about it. It shows up on almost every beginner’s list next to BDO and MBT, and for good reason. It’s one of the oldest, most recognized banks in the country. But owning a stock because it’s familiar and owning it because the numbers … Read more
Every time you push a cart through a Puregold supermarket or grab a rotisserie chicken at S&R, you are walking through the business of one of the most recognized grocery stocks on the Philippine Stock Exchange — PGOLD. But does being a household name make it a good investment? This PGOLD stock analysis for 2026 … Read more