If you’ve been watching the FTSE 100 lately, you already know something big is happening. The UK’s flagship stock market index — tracking the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange — crossed the historic 10,000-point level in 2026, drawing renewed attention from investors around the world. After years of trading at a … Read more
The Top S&P 500 Stocks in 2026 Look Nothing Like You Expect If you think the top S&P 500 stocks to buy in 2026 are the same names that dominated your portfolio for the last three years, you’re already behind. Intel — a company Wall Street had left for dead — is up over 200% … Read more
If you’ve opened the BPI app and tapped on “Investments,” you’ve probably seen the fund list — and immediately felt overwhelmed. Money Market Fund. Short Term Fund. Premium Bond Fund. Philippine Equity Index Fund. Global Equity FoF. The list goes on. BPI e-Invest offers 12 UITFs across completely different risk levels, time horizons, and asset … Read more
You Have $1,000 Ready to Invest. Now What? You have done some research. You keep seeing two terms everywhere: index funds and ETFs. Some articles use them interchangeably. Others act like they are completely different things. You are not sure which one is right for you — or if there is even a meaningful difference. … Read more
Let’s be honest. If you’ve ever glanced at a financial news app, watched a business segment on the BBC, or overheard a colleague mention their portfolio, you’ve almost certainly heard the phrase ‘S&P 500.’ It comes up everywhere — but most people have no idea what it actually is. So here it is, plain and … Read more
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 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