Investments aren’t commonly taught in the Philippines. As a subject, it isn’t offered in colleges or universities, so Filipinos who are looking to make more from their hard-earned money and secure their financial future usually don’t know where to start. GCash understands this and has officially launched GStocks PH, offered by AB Capital Securities, Inc., which allows its users to easily invest in stock companies listed in the Philippines Stock Exchange.
Why should you start investing in stocks?
Stock investments are a great way to earn more from the money that you make. Others may consider it a risky and tedious process, but the benefits far outweigh the risks.
In comparison to keeping your money in a savings account, investing gives you the potential for higher returns and the opportunity to grow your earnings over time. If you’re in it for the long-term, stock investments will be a rewarding experience..
Many think that keeping their excess cash in a savings account is safe. But in reality, you are not able to preserve its value and put up a fight against inflation. Simply put, if your surplus cash is earning less than the increase in the prices of goods, soon enough the money in your savings account will not be enough to purchase the same amount of goods or services.
This is why you need to invest, to potentially earn a higher return than inflation.
What are stocks?
A stock represents a share of ownership in a company. As part owner of a company, the stockholder is entitled to a portion of the company’s earnings and assets.
How do stocks provide income?
There are two ways to make money in the stock market: the first one is through dividends or that portion of the company’s earnings that they give out to their shareholders; the second is through price appreciation. Some investors can choose to sell their stock at a price higher than their purchase price to realize a profit.
Stock Investments: the traditional way
In the Philippines, the only way to purchase stocks is through a licensed broker. The stockbroker helps you open a stock brokerage account, which provides you with access to the Philippine Stock Exchange. However, numerous account opening requirements and steep minimum opening balances oftentimes prevent many from taking the first step towards investing.
Should you meet the minimum amount, you will have to call your broker to place your buy or sell your orders. The broker is also in charge of sending you your account statements so that you know your outstanding stock positions.
Traditionally, stock investing was inaccessible and inconvenient. But with GStocks PH, the investing experience has changed, and is made more accessible and convenient to GCash users.
What is GStocks PH?
GStocks PH is AB Capital Securities, Inc. (ABCSI)’s online stock trading services made accessible via the GCash App. Through ABCSI, users can now buy, sell, and manage stocks of companies listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
Why use GStocks PH?
GStocks PH makes the process of buying and selling stocks more accessible to its users, giving them the opportunity to earn more with their money without the daunting and traditional process of signing up to start investing. Best of all, GStocks PH users will enjoy free top up and withdrawals via GCash.
Key features of GStocks PH include:
- Account registration, trade, and top-up are all conveniently done within the GCash app!
- The opportunity to invest in over 280 companies listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange, including Globe Telecom (GLO), Puregold (PGOLD), SM Prime (SMPH), Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Universal Robina (URC), Ayala Land (ALI), and more.
- Easy registration with just a few steps
- Free top-up and withdrawals
- No bank account needed
- No minimum deposit or minimum investment amount required
Stock investments made simpler
From start to finish, GStocks PH makes it easier for those who want to start investing. Registration, topping up your trading wallet, and buying and selling stocks happen with just a few clicks on the GCash Super App.
Get started on your investment journey via GStocks PH now.
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