Activity in the USDPHP GS market

Estimates indicate the virus reduced global economic growth in 2020 to an annualized rate of -3.4% to -7.6%, with a recovery of 4.2% to 5.6% projected for 2021. Global trade is estimated to have fallen by 5.3% in 2020, but is projected to grow by 8.0% in 2021. According to a consensus of forecasts, the economic downturn in 2020 was not as negative as initially estimated, due in part to the fiscal and monetary policies governments adopted in 2020.

Generally, economic growth forecasts captured the decline and subsequent rebound in economic growth over the second and third quarters of 2020, but have been challenged since by the prolonged nature of the health crisis and its continuing impact on the global economy. Investing is now accessible to all. With a small capital and the right knowledge, you can unlock many investment opportunities right at your fingertips.

Here are some ways you can access the stock market in the Philippines:

• Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs). Invest in stocks through equity funds managed by investment professionals of a bank or a Trust entity
• Shares of stocks. Purchase stocks through a broker or any online trading platform.

Two of these fall under the bond market and the equity market. But before you start investing in these financial instruments, you need to understand the difference between these two options. The same example applies to the bond market. Bond investments are less likely to fluctuate than the stock market. And should the debtor cease to operate and liquidate its assets, bondholders (aka investors) are the first to get paid to recoup their losses.

Growth of stocks & bonds

Also known as fixed income securities, are where loan investments are bought and sold. This is often done by large organizations and individual investors. Think of it as lending money to someone. Market performance does not change the fact that someone owes you money. That person is bound to pay you back the original sum plus interest no matter what, unless the market collapses. And if that person goes bankrupt and is forced to liquidate assets, he or she is still bound to pay you off. The same example applies to the bond market. Bond investments are less likely to fluctuate than the stock market. And should the debtor cease to operate and liquidate its assets, bondholders (aka investors) are the first to get paid to recoup their losses.

USDPHP price action

To sum it up, you can invest in either the bond market or the stock market. If you want to play it safe and prefer slow-growing but low-risk investments, research on investment instruments that fall under the debt market. But if you want to see higher returns and have the stomach for high risk investments, then take a look at what the equity market has to offer.

Here are some ways you can access the stock market in the Philippines – Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs). Invest in stocks through equity funds managed by investment professionals of a bank or a Trust entity. Shares of stocks. Purchase stocks through a broker or any online trading platform.

Key levels & initial support

Social, political, and economic changes can affect market movement, making it a risky investment. Because of the volatile nature of the stock market, there’s no assurance of profit gains.

The equity market is seen as the riskier option for first-time investors, but it has the potential for higher returns than other investments in the bond market. After all, the higher the risk, the higher the reward.

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Estimates indicate the virus reduced global economic growth in 2020 to an annualized rate of -3.4% to -7.6%, with a recovery of 4.2% to 5.6% projected for 2021. Global trade is estimated to have fallen by 5.3% in 2020, but is projected to grow by 8.0% in 2021. According to a consensus of forecasts, the economic downturn in 2020 was not as negative as initially estimated, due in part to the fiscal and monetary policies governments adopted in 2020.

Generally, economic growth forecasts captured the decline and subsequent rebound in economic growth over the second and third quarters of 2020, but have been challenged since by the prolonged nature of the health crisis and its continuing impact on the global economy. Investing is now accessible to all. With a small capital and the right knowledge, you can unlock many investment opportunities right at your fingertips.

Looking Ahead

Investing is now accessible to all. With a small capital and the right knowledge, you can unlock many investment opportunities right at your fingertips. Two of these fall under the bond market and the equity market. But before you start investing in these financial instruments, you need to understand the difference between these two options.

The equity market is seen as the riskier option for first-time investors, but it has the potential for higher returns than other investments in the bond market. After all, the higher the risk, the higher the reward.

Also known as fixed income securities, are where loan investments are bought and sold. This is often done by large organizations and individual investors. Think of it as lending money to someone. Market performance does not change the fact that someone owes you money. That person is bound to pay you back the original sum plus interest no matter what, unless the market collapses. And if that person goes bankrupt and is forced to liquidate assets, he or she is still bound to pay you off.

The same example applies to the bond market. Bond investments are less likely to fluctuate than the stock market. And should the debtor cease to operate and liquidate its assets, bondholders (aka investors) are the first to get paid to recoup their losses.

Stocks vs. Bonds - Year-to-Date 2020

Social, political, and economic changes can affect market movement, making it a risky investment. Because of the volatile nature of the stock market, there’s no assurance of profit gains.

The equity market is seen as the riskier option for first-time investors, but it has the potential for higher returns than other investments in the bond market. After all, the higher the risk, the higher the reward.