Investor Rights

The PSE has been promoting shareholder activism to encourage shareholders to exercise their rights connected with their investment transactions. Outlined below is a summary of such rights. It covers the different phases of investment and includes the pre-investment phase up to the termination of the investment.   It is important to note that the rights […]

Personal Equity Retirement Account (PERA)

Q. What is a PERA?A. A Personal Equity and Retirement Account, popularly known as PERA, is a long-term voluntary retirement account that encourages individuals to save and plan for their retirement while enjoying the tax incentives both from the amount contributed to the PERA and the income from PERA investments. Q. When was PERA signed into […]

How to invest in STOCKS?

Getting started in the stock market is a simple process.   1. Choose your STOCKBROKER.   At present, there are more than a hundred stockbrokerage companies to choose from. When you choose a stockbroker, you need to consider the type of service you will require and who will best suit your needs. You should remember […]

What are STOCKS?

Stocks are shares of ownership in a company. When you buy stocks of a publicly listed company, you become a stockholder or shareholder of a company. In other words, you become a part-owner of that company. As a part-owner, you participate in the company’s growth and future profits. Conversely, you may also lose if the […]