Stock Market Conventions and Terms 2.) Searching for stock information Previously we tackled what a stock is and other things that are fundamental in order that we might be better equipped to become stock market traders or investors. Always remember that we live in the information technology age and in this age, knowledge is power. That is why it is very important that we have a good grasp of stock market terms and conventions before we tackle the nuances of actual buying and selling. The primary source of information of stocks that has been traded in the Philippine stock exchange is no other than the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) itself. So we will go to the website and try to make sense of the data that is presented there. Point your browsers to the Philippine stock Exchange website (PSE)(www.pse.org.ph) You will then be presented with the front page of the PSE website. Don’t worry that you cannot understand the stuff in there, we will just tackle them later on. We will … [Read more...]
How to invest in the Philippine Stock Market – Part 2
The advantages of investing in the stock market Last week I finished discussing part 1 of the series how to invest in the Philippine stock market, particularly talking about Basic principles that each prospective investors should understand. In this post we are going to discuss the advantages of investing in the stock market. As I said in the previous post, the stock market is just another vehicle of investment. You might be asking yourself why would you want to invest in the stock market? What are the advantages of investing in the stock market. The following reasons could probably answer the above question: 1.) Investing in the Stock Market has potential for great returns – Every financial expert would tell you that when the market has a potential to go up, it really goes up. Returns could range to as high as 30 % to 200 %+ per annum or even more. In the long term it is expected that you would really profit at lot. In 1997, the price of Globe Telecom Inc. (GLO) stocks was … [Read more...]
How to invest in the Philippine Stock Market – Part 1
Part 1 - Basic principles that each prospective investors should understand A lot of people have asked me on whether they should invest in the Philippine stock market. Most of those who asked also wanted to know how to start doing it. I do not know if they are really serious about investing or if they are merely curious about it since it has been given emphasis lately considering its very positive performance. Investing in the Philippine stock market is not for the faint hearted. As an investor you must have expectations as to how much you are going to earn for a certain vehicle of investment. Such is expectation is measured in terms of how much your money will grow at a certain period of time. (Most usually this is measured in interest per annum) Because the Philippine Stock market is in its all time high for several months now, people think that they should join the band wagon. They do not even understand the basic principles involved nor do they understand how the stock market … [Read more...]