The Philippine stock market is one of the oldest stock markets in Asia. Established in 1927, it has been in continuous service.
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What does it say about us?
It means our country had an active stock exchange even when other countries in Asia were just starting to boom.
However, it has been cited that only less than one half of 1% of the total population of the Philippines invests in the stock market. Wow, that is very few!
Very few compared to our neighbor countries. Singapore has roughly 33% of their population participate in their stock market, Malaysia, 18% and Hong Kong 17%.
If only less than half of one percent participates in the stock exchange, that would also reflect how our country and economy is booming…SLOWLY.
How come only less than 1% of Filipinos are actively participating and investing in the stock market?
One of the main reasons are: lack of knowledge, fear of risks, lack of money and lack of initiative to teach people how to invest.
Filipinos always think that if they put their money in the stock market, it could be gone in an instant. In short, they freak out instantly.
They would start to think of what they could lose instead of what they could earn.
So if you are one of the less than one half of one percent of Filipinos who are INVESTORS now, I am sure you are proud.
Perhaps you learned to save and invest 20% of your income. You do not lack financial knowledge anymore, you have a decent job or you have business, you may not have multi millions for now but you know you will get there soon.
I encourage you now to have the initiative to spread your knowledge so our fellow Filipinos will learn how to invest. They could not only make money; they could also contribute in making our economy wealthier than ever.
Do not only invest money, invest and share your knowledge to other people who need it, too. Believe me, the return is quite amazing.
Hello, Miss. When did you posted this po? Ive seen an article from abs cbn news that said the same thing “less than 1% of Filipinos…..” but it was posted in 2008. Btw, I’m making a thesis related to the Philippines Stock Market and I wanted this article of yours in the reference of my study. Thank you and good day po.
hi..miss Fehl thanks for daily tips I’m newbies here but very inspired and excited to invest ,all because your tips how and where to invest..more power to u
Thank you Marianne 🙂 Stay awesome!
Hi Fehl,
I am planning on trading NYSE and/or NASDAQ stocks. I already have an online broker in mind (not local). I am still researching on fees and policies, funds transfer, and what not. But I can’t seem to find any helpful info on the internet in regards to taxation.. Do you know if I have to pay taxes both in the US and in the Philippines?
Thanks!
If you’re trading in US stock market and you’re not a US citizen, nope you don’t pay US tax. But it would be optional to pay local tax here in PH and also some fees from your bank.
Hay naku! Sana noon ko pa toh ginawa.. 🙁
So sad.. I must be one of the investors, so aaralin ko tong maigi… Can someone help me,please?
It’s not too late, Leizel. You are now in this page because there is a great purpose – you’ve discovered about investing and now you can start to make your money work for you instead of you working for money 🙂 We have guides and tutorials here. Just tap the GUIDES on the MENU above. Cheers!
Hi! pano ko ba macheck ang history ng monthly ledger 2 years and simula’t sa simula ng nagstart ako sa col finance. 12 months lang kasi nasa history. Para matrack ko sana kun how much na naideposit ko sa col. Thanks
You may request it sa COL via email 🙂
Hi mam Felh,
I’ve just read this blog of yours and it’s a very useful. I’ve just invested with mutual funds of BPI.
When is the exact or right timing to redeem ALFM mutual funds of BPI?
Is the ALFM growth fund good or is there anything I need to know before investing in ALFM growth fund (BPI)?
Thank you so much,
Thank you for this post.
Ms.Fehl ,I just recently subscribed to ur blog.Do you send also stock alert post like this ? Or we need to directily visit this blogsite to check for it.
where can we learn about stocks investing? may mga companies ba na nagbibigay trainings about stocks?
Some brokers offer free seminars for their clients. We have free stock market guides and tutorials here. Just go over the Menu above. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing this Ms. Fehl!
God bless you always!
I believe you have more than Filipino that you are helping with your blog including me na :D. Baka nga hindi na lang Filipino eh…. open na din ung Market natin to trade with foreigner na nakikibasa dito 😀
Rate natin ano ung unang wala…
1. lack of money
2. lack of knowledge
3. fear of risks
4. lack of initiative to teach people how to invest
mind set na din po siguro 🙂
Salamat VJ 🙂 Yes, often mas aggressive and confident ang mga foreign investors kesa local hehe
hehehehe. True
I think it’s lack of right mindset and lack of knowledge.
***LACK OF RIGHT MINDSET***
Most Filipinos have poor spending habits. We often spend before we save. Once we develop the habit of saving first a certain portion of what we earn monthly and keep up that habit, sooner we will realize that saving is not enough and we need to have additional income for our retirement to beat inflation. There comes the willingness to learn how to earn more. There, business and investment comes in. What follows next? Saving and investing first before spending. =)
***LACK OF KNOWLEDGE***
Most Filipinos think that the stock market is like a gambling and is just for the rich. Some people think, they need big money to start with. Information about the stock market are now widely shared for free online, but because of the misconception about the stock market, most are afraid and don’t want to try it. Most are professionally literate but financially illiterate. The sad reality is even our family and friends won’t believe you if you will share it with them – a decision they will regret once you got rich.
Very well said, Jhunskie. I agree so much 🙂