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The Complete Guide to Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) for Beginners

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Clariza Glino

Through the years exchange-traded funds or ETF had taken the investing world by storm. Primary reason for this is its unique characteristic which provides investors a new investment vehicle to choose from. But what is “ETF” exactly? And how does it work? Here at First Metro Asset, we’ve gathered information to give you a complete guide to exchange-traded funds (ETF)... Read More

The Market Call | November 2019

December 4, 2019 Marwin Nunez

Macroeconomy The PH economy has returned to the fast lane with the 6.2% GDP growth in Q3, and we expect this to accelerate to 6.5% and above by Q4, as consumer, government and investment spending get into higher gear moving forward. Low inflation, huge job gains, and low interest rates will drive more robust consumer spending, while National Government (NG)... Read More

My FAMI Story | Kristine

December 3, 2019 Clariza Glino

Kristine Petalcurin has been a Partner of First Metro Asset since 2018. As a Financial Advisor, Kristine’s fulfillment is helping her clients plan for their future and provide them hope that they can change their current financial status. Kristine can’t help but share an unforgettable story of her friend who turned out to be one of her clients. Her friend... Read More

My FAMI Story | Jonef

November 18, 2019December 3, 2019 Clariza Glino

Jonef Samonte is the Partnership Distribution Head of First Metro Asset. He has been with the company since 2015. Through the years, Jonef has seen how First Metro Asset evolved to what it is today, a dynamic work environment instilling a high-trust, high-performance culture within the business. As Jonef puts it, “I choose First Metro Asset because I believe that... Read More

The Market Call | October 2019

November 5, 2019 Marwin Nunez

Macroeconomy We see GDP growth accelerating to 6% in Q3 and faster in Q4, as domestic demand revs up further. With inflation holding below the 2% BSP floor in H2, and huge employment gains (supported by 2nd lowest self-rated poverty rate of 42% in Q3 as estimated by SWS), consumer spending shall show even more robust growth. Significantly lower interest... Read More

How To Overcome Your Fears of Investing

October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 Clariza Glino

Most Filipinos learn the value of investing too late. And sadly one of the reasons why is fear. Just thinking of the possibility of losing your hard-earned income puts a big horror to people. No wonder many lose the opportunity to earn more than just their savings. According to Robert Kiyosaki, “The primary difference between rich and poor people is... Read More

My FAMI Story | Dra. Diana

October 28, 2019November 4, 2019 Clariza Glino

Dra. Diana Tolentino is a proud investor of First Metro Asset since 2013. Having spent long hours in the hospital, Dra. Diana knew from the very beginning how wise and prudent it is to make your money work for you. As Dra. Diana puts it, “Among other investment houses, I decided to put my money in an institution where it... Read More

Join our Invest and Ride Promo

October 10, 2019October 25, 2019 Clariza Glino

Ride in the PH growth story and choose to invest! Every time you invest a minimum of P10,000 in any FAMI Peso denominated funds, you will receive a Grab Promo code worth P100 for your ride! Limited offer only from October 10 to November 9, 2019. Maximum amount of Grab promo code that may be claimed for investments made in... Read More

My FAMI Story | Raph

October 7, 2019October 25, 2019 Clariza Glino

Raph Torres has been an investor and eventually a Partner of First Metro Asset for 6 years now. At 27, he has served individuals, families, companies and retirees in the goal of growing and preserving their hard-earned money through long-term investment. As part of the growing Partners of First Metro Asset, Raph firmly believes that the timing is always right... Read More

FAMI, MCN launch mutual fund designed for cooperatives and cooperative members

October 3, 2019 Clariza Glino

DAVAO CITY – First Metro Asset Management Inc. (FAMI), the fund management subsidiary of First Metro Investment Corporation, partnered with Model Cooperative Network (MCN) to launch a mutual fund specially developed for cooperatives. The new mutual fund, the First Metro Save & Learn F.O.C.C.U.S (SALFOCCUS) Dynamic Fund, aims to provide cooperative members satisfactory returns on their investments through active fund... Read More