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In Chinese superstition, this is the “Ghost Month” and it is believed to be a bad time to invest. Or is it really? We have to know that what affects investments like bonds, stocks, and the UITFs and mutual funds is not seasonality, but market developments. And the market reacts to different things: government regulation, international trade, industry trends, etc. And... Read More

In Chinese superstition, this is the “Ghost Month” and it is believed to be a bad time to invest. Or is it really? We have to know that what affects investments like bonds, stocks, and the UITFs and mutual funds is not seasonality, but market developments. And the market reacts to different things: government regulation, international trade, industry trends, etc. And... Read More

During this Quarantine, share with us the story of what you have learned from your dad and get a chance to win something special for you and your dad! Mechanics: Promo Period is from June 17, 2020 to June 21, 2020. Participant should like and follow our Facebook page, First Metro Asset Management Inc. Publicly post a photo of you... Read More

The 122nd Independence Day is just around the corner. As we celebrate our country’s independence, we at First Metro Asset urge you to set out on the path of financial freedom as well. What is Financial Independence? Financial Independence is defined as the status of having enough income to pay one’s living expenses for the rest of one’s life without... Read More

Most people think they need a lot of money to start investing. Nowadays, for as low as Php 5000, you can start on your investing journey with mutual funds. In today’s post we will share everything you need to know about investing in mutual funds for beginners. Let’s begin.   What is a Mutual Fund   A mutual fund is... Read More

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

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

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

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

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