Philippines

Philippines mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset... Philippines mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset classes in the Philippines. Depending on their mandate, these funds may invest in equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives. However, equities are the most common asset class, followed by fixed-income. They cover a wide range of stocks across all sectors of the market as well as market caps and share classes. Lastly, they can be passive (aka index funds) or actively managed. The Philippines economy, the world’s 32nd largest in terms of GDP, is newly industrialized. Key exports include semiconductors, copper and copper products, and garments. It has a high growth rate and is considered to be a so-called Tiger Cub economy, which typically refers to five developing nations of Southeast Asia, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. They follow the same growth model as adopted by the mighty Four Asian Tigers—Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. As an emerging market economy, investments in Philippines mutual funds and ETFs may be only appropriate for aggressive-minded investors. However, prospective investors should be aware that some funds do not hedge their currency risk, and the volatility of the Philippine Peso can have a significant impact on returns. Last Updated: 04/26/2024 View more View less

Philippines mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset classes in the Philippines. Depending on their mandate, these funds may invest in equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives. However, equities... Philippines mutual funds and ETFs invest in a wide range of asset classes in the Philippines. Depending on their mandate, these funds may invest in equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternatives. However, equities are the most common asset class, followed by fixed-income. They cover a wide range of stocks across all sectors of the market as well as market caps and share classes. Lastly, they can be passive (aka index funds) or actively managed. The Philippines economy, the world’s 32nd largest in terms of GDP, is newly industrialized. Key exports include semiconductors, copper and copper products, and garments. It has a high growth rate and is considered to be a so-called Tiger Cub economy, which typically refers to five developing nations of Southeast Asia, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. They follow the same growth model as adopted by the mighty Four Asian Tigers—Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. As an emerging market economy, investments in Philippines mutual funds and ETFs may be only appropriate for aggressive-minded investors. However, prospective investors should be aware that some funds do not hedge their currency risk, and the volatility of the Philippine Peso can have a significant impact on returns. Last Updated: 04/26/2024 View more View less