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Monday, November 28, 2016

Shakey’s IPO priced at P11.26 per share




Pizza parlor chain operator Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) priced its initial public offering (IPO) at P11.26 per share on Monday night, thus bringing the size of its stock market debut to a maximum of P3.96 billion.

Several industry sources privy to the share sale told the Inquirer that the IPO price-setting had been approved by the issuer and the arrangers on Monday evening ahead of the offering which will run from Dec. 2 to 8.

The offer price was cut from the earlier maximum price of P15.58 per share.

An investors briefing will be held in relation to this IPO on Thursday (Dec. 1).

Inaugural trading of SPAVI’s shares on the PSE is scheduled for Dec. 15. The company will trade under the ticker “PIZZA.”

SPAVI will offer 104 primary common shares and 202 million secondary common shares plus 46 million additional shares in case of excess demand.

BDO Capital & Investment Corp. and First Metro Investment Corp. are the lead underwriters for the transaction while BDO Capital is also the stabilizing agent.

Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/220387/spavi-shakeys-ipo-pricing

Friday, November 25, 2016

Philippine Stock Market - FAQ :: Frequently Asked Questions

What are stocks?

Stocks are shares of ownership in a company. When you buy stocks of a publicly listed company, you become part owner of that company.  As a part owner, you participate in the company’s growth and future profits. Conversely, you may also lose if the company suffers a loss or performs below market expectations.


What is a stock market?

The stock market is a place where stocks are bought and sold or a place where people can invest in publicly listed companies through the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE).


Why invest in stocks? How do I make my money grow in the stock market?

Historical data has shown that investing in stocks over the long-term provides superior returns. Stocks offer potentially higher yields compared with fixed income instruments such as time deposits, government securities and bonds. There are three (3) rationales for stock investing:

a.    Ownership in a company

When an individual invests in the stock market, he automatically becomes a stockholder of a particular listed company. As a stockholder, he is entitled to the following benefits: a.1) voting rights; a.2) dividends to be declared by the corporation; and a.3) share of the remaining assets of the company if it is to be liquidated.

b.    Liquidity of funds

A stock market investor has  easier access to funds. Compared with banks which require high minimum conditions for deposits and credit, an individual can start an investment for as low as Php 5,000.00. He can cash in or out his funds during trading hours, through his broker.

c.    Make money

Investors in the stock market make money through dividends and capital appreciation. When a listed company declares dividends, its shareholders increase their investing power. An investor who buys into the company at a low market price and sells it at a higher price will gain capital appreciation.


What are the different dividends given by publicly listed companies?

There are two types of dividends that can be given by companies:

a.    Cash dividends - these are earnings for every share of stock declared by the company.

b.    Stock dividends - these are additional shares given to shareholders at no cost which can be sold anytime.

View historical dividends / rights declared by listed companies.


Is there any risk involved in investing?

While it is true that a stock investment is the most volatile of all securities, investors might well remember that uncertainty is a permanent feature of the investing perspective. This means that risk is always a part of any investment. A better attitude would be to limit and manage your risk. A maximum level of gain or loss should be set, and calculated decisions should be made when this level is reached.


How do I start investing in stocks? How much of my savings can be invested in stocks?

Just like an ordinary savings account, an investor has to open an account and present valid identification with a broker before he can actively trade stocks on the Exchange. An investor would need at least the minimum amount of investment to open a trading account which is Php5,000.00.

Getting started in the stock market is a simple process.

1.   Choose your stockbroker or trading participant (view Stockbroker's Directory).
2.   Open a trading account with your stockbroker of choice.
3.   Place your buy or sell order either online or through a phone call to your stockbroker.
4.   Monitor and keep track of your investments.


What is the minimum amount of initial investment?

The minimum amount of money needed to invest in the stock market depends on the minimum number of shares to be traded for the stock and the minimum amount required to open a trading account. The minimum number of shares that can be traded will be determined by the prevailing market price of a particular stock. The PSE has a Board Lot table which shows the minimum number of shares that can be bought or sold given a certain price range.

Read more: http://www.pseacademy.com.ph/LS/staticpages/id-1309854652920/FAQs.html

Sunday, November 20, 2016

PSE Bull Run 2017




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Regina Online Investing Free Stock Trading Seminar




Are you planning to invest but don’t know anything yet about the stock market or are you a current trader/investor who’s looking for a better platform? Never just settle.
Join us on Saturdays, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and on Wednesdays 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM!

What you will learn:
   - Discover the “What, Where, When, and How” of Stock Trading and be a knowledgeable trader in no time
   - Fundamental or Technical Analysis: Assess what approach will be suitable for you
   - See how Investing in Stocks will be beneficial to you
   - Identify your stock trading and wealth goals
   - PLUS: How to pick the Right Stocks

 Who should attend:

   - Individuals who want to learn how the Stock Market works
   - Individuals who aim to be an effective stock trader
   - Current traders and investors who want to move up their trading techniques with a more advanced platform


Read more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv8tImruAfZXkJp6nwGHD2evFDNuEUhP4Xj39NBw7nsDEgSw/viewform

Philippine Stocks - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: REGINA ONLINE INVESTING’S TRADING PLATFORM

Philippine Stocks - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: REGINA ONLINE INVESTING’S TRADING PLATFORM

We live in a fast-paced world where most people would start the day with a cup of instant coffee, a race against the traffic in the metro and finally greeted with a dozen of unread email at the office. An average Filipino employee spends 40 hours a week in the workplace to earn only about P25,000 a month (based on middle income earnings).Naturally, individuals want to bring in more money but the question is, what and how can they do it with their busy schedules? The answer lies with online stock trading. Together with Regina Online Investing (ROI) you can have access to its user friendly platform that runs using PSETradex; up-to-date research and social media resources; and top of the line customer service. Traders can effortlessly manage their own stock portfolio with the help of the dedicated ROI support team.

THE PLATFORM

ROI’s online trading platform is directly connected to the Philippine Stock Exchange which means that whatever happens at PSE, the platform reflects it (e.g. When PSE is up, you can assure that ROI platform is online, putting you at a fair trading ground unlike the more popular brokers that experience frequent downtimes, delayed quotes and other issues). The online platform equips its users with all the information they need to know before clicking the buy button. To give you a better view of the platform, we listed some of its key features below:

Read more: https://roi.ph/what-you-need-to-know-regina-online-investings-trading-platform/

Philippine Stocks - HOW LIVE COACHING CAN MAKE YOU MORE MILLIONS

Philippine Stocks - HOW LIVE COACHING CAN MAKE YOU MORE MILLIONS

A famous Chinese proverb once said: “Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I will understand.” This can’t be truer especially when learning a new skill like playing the guitar, culinary arts, computer programming and even in stock trading. Sure you can learn these things through reading but books can only take you so far. Nothing beats hands on learning which allows an individual to directly observe and understand a certain discipline.

Giving importance on showing rather than telling, Regina Online Investing took the usual stock seminar to the next level by hosting its first Stock Market Live Coaching last Sept 16 at the Y2 Hotel. Unconventional topics discussed during trading hours includes Ticker tape reading, How to read trends and signals on a live chart, How to manage trade emotions and Why peso cost averaging is not a strategy.

But what sets apart this seminar from the others? Here’s a rundown on some of the key takeaways during the stock market live coaching:

How to read trends and signals on a live chart

One of the reasons why chart analysis has become increasingly popular among traders is because of the availability of sophisticated charting software. The easy access to internet charting has also paved the way for quick dispersal of technical information. However, not everyone can read the underlying buy and sell stock signals

Read more: https://roi.ph/live-coaching-can-make-millions/

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Philippines Posts Strongest Economic Growth in Asia at 7.1%




The Philippine economy grew at its fastest pace in three years last quarter, underscoring the nation’s resilience to global risks as investment surged and consumers spent more. Stocks gained.

Key Points

Gross domestic product increased 7.1 percent from a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority said in Manila Thursday. The median estimate of 15 economists surveyed by Bloomberg was 6.7 percent
Compared with the previous quarter, GDP rose 1.2 percent, in line with economists’ estimates

Read more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-17/philippine-growth-quickens-to-7-1-on-duterte-s-spending-spree

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

GUIDE: Five tips to start investing in the Philippine stock market

Philippine Stocks :  GUIDE: Five tips to start investing in the Philippine stock market

There are several investments even an ordinary Juan can put their money into like savings accounts, pooled funds, insurance policies, and the stock market.

And with expectation that the Philippine economy would grow by seven to eight percent this year, especially with cheaper oil prices, excess cash could be used to take advantage of these investment instruments.

Out of these four, trading stocks could prove to be the one that gives you the highest returns.

But when it comes to stock trading, there is no single rulebook that will tell you what you should do or where you should invest in.

Read more: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/467726/money/personalfinance/guide-five-tips-to-start-investing-in-the-philippine-stock-market

The Board Lot Table

How much is the minimum amount of investment?

Trading of stocks is done by board lot or round lot system. The Board Lot Table determines the minimum number of shares one can purchase or sell at a specific price range. Therefore, the minimum amount needed to invest in stocks varies and will depend on the market price of the security as well as its corresponding board lot.

Prices of stocks move through a scale of set price fluctuations. Prices are thus adjusted along these fluctuations at a time. Transactions which are beyond the prescribed number of maximum fluctuations from the last sale price are not allowed.

Price Range (Pesos)Board Lot (Min # of shares)
0.0001to0.00991,000,000
0.010to0.049100,000
0.050to0.24910,000
0.250to0.49510,000
0.50to4.991,000
5.00to9.99100
10.00to19.98100
20.00to49.95100
50.00to99.9510
100.00to199.9010
200.00to499.8010
500.00to999.5010
1,000to1,9995
2,000to4,9985
5,000toUP5

Read more: http://www.pseacademy.com.ph/LM/investors~details/id-1317973500501/The_Board_Lot_Table.html

PSE Finance (Philippine Stock)



Monitor Philippine Stock Prices in your mobile device. Portfolio Tab allows you to monitor your earnings.
Features:
- Ticker with configurable refresh times
- Ticker displays actual price when percentage is clicked
- Portfolio tab to monitor your earning

New to Investing

Stocks are shares of ownership in a corporation. The stock market is a place where stocks are bought and sold. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is the corporation that governs our local stock market. People buy or invest in stocks to benefit from a company's tremendous value potential over time.

Once you buy or invest into a stock you now become part owner or a shareholder of that particular corporation

Read more: https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/Final2/home/new_to_investing.asp

Download the latest PSE Information Primer
https://www.colfinancial.com/ape/Final2/home/pdfs/pse_col_primer_v2012.pdf

Monday, November 14, 2016

PSEi wipes out 2016 gains


The local stock barometer has wiped out all gains earlier seen in the year, sliding to the 6,800 level as US policy risk arising from Donald Trump’s election as the new president escalated aversion to most emerging markets.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 103.61 points or 1.49 percent to close at 6,871.48 on Monday as foreign investors trimmed exposure to emerging markets.

The PSEi has now fallen below the 6,952.08 end-2015 closing level. It has likewise slid by 15.3 percent from the stock barometer’s peak level of 8,118.44 seen last July

Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/219471/psei-wipes-out-all-2016-gains

Saturday, November 12, 2016

BPOs aim to earn $40 B, hire 1.8 M Filipinos by 2022


Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry sees itself growing steadily in the coming years, with higher-value work driving increases in revenue and employment.

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) launched its Roadmap to 2022 on Thursday and by major targets, the industry's outlook is bright.

Revenues are expected to hit $22.9 billion this year, then reach up to $38.9 billion by 2022.

The Philippines should corner 15.5% of the global IT-BPO market by 2022 from 12.6% this year

Read more: http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/10/27/bpos-aim-to-earn-40-billion-hire-1.8-million-filipinos-by-2022.html


Gov't wants to build ₱200-B national broadband network



Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The Philippines is gearing up to build a nationwide broadband network that will help bring Internet to the countryside.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has proposed to the President a national broadband network that will run across the country, linking previously unserved, rural areas.

If approved, the project will start this January and take three years to complete, ICT Secretary Rodolfo Salalima told reporters on Tuesday.

Read more: http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/11/09/Philippines-national-broadband-network-internet.html

Pilipinas Shell shares go on sale for ₱67 apiece




Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Shares of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. will go on sale on Wednesday, priced at ₱67 apiece.

A total of 27.5 million shares will be available to local small investors, with the retail sale running from October 19 to 25, the oil company said in a statement.

It will then list on the stock market on November 3, under the ticker symbol "SHLPH." Another 55 million shares will be allocated for traders on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

"We are trying to get as many Filipinos as possible to be a part-owner of Pilipinas Shell, a company which we believe will give stable, very good returns for investors who will come in," country chair Edgar Chua said during the launch on Monday.

Read more: http://cnnphilippines.com/business/2016/10/18/pilipinas-shell-ipo.html

Audiowav Media plans P2.66B IPO


TECHNOLOGY firm Audiowav Media Inc. is planning to raise as much as P2.66 billion from a local stock market debut.

Based on a prospectus dated AUg. 30 filed at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Audiowav plans to offer to the public 900 million common shares at a price range of between P1.77 to as high as P2.96 per share.

The initial public offering (IPO) will bring to public hands about 23 percent of the company’s shares. About 3.9 billion shares will be outstanding after the stock debut.

Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/214304/audiowav-media-plans-p2-66b-ipo

First Gen adds 511MW to natural gas portfolio




Lopez-controlled First Gen Corp. on Friday launched its 414-megawatt (MW) San Gabriel combined-cycle and 97-MW Avion open cycle natural gas-fired power plants in Santa Rita, Batangas, both of which run on natural gas — fossil fuel that produces, on average, 70 percent less emissions than coal when burned.

“It’s critical that the country looks ahead and anticipates the trajectory of technology and other forces ultimately steering us toward a decarbonized world,” First Gen chair and CEO Federico Lopez said in his speech during the plants’ inauguration. “We have the opportunity to leapfrog old 20th century technology, like coal plants, and instead build for the 21st.”

Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/219311/first-gen-adds-511mw-to-natural-gas-portfolio

Property rules: Dreaming high




Glistening stones cast on pure gold. Bags adorned with monogram. Parcels of land with infinite boundaries. The flutter of crisp bills. Mine….
Then a thud.

Richie, the poor lad from the north, woke up from his catatonic stupor. He was at it again. His plot-rich daydreams all revolved around earthly acquisitions. He yearns to own, possess and enjoy an asset he can call his very own.

Read more: http://business.inquirer.net/219295/property-rules-dreaming-high

Philippine Stocks - Bo Sanchez : My Maid Invests in the Stock Market...

Here's an inspiring ebook authored by Bo Sanchez found on the internet,  I hope this will change the mindset of every Filipino on Philippine stocks investing.




Monday, November 7, 2016

Philippine Stocks Watchlist : NOV 2016

Here are the list of undervalued stocks for the month of November based on the technical indicators they are all oversold and this is a great opportunity to buy to maximize profit.

Technical indicators used ( Stoch, RSI, CCI )




Stocks Watch-list using Warren-buffett stocks filter applied to PSE.


To learn the technique of Warren-buffett follow the link below: