The year 2014 ended nicely for the Philippine stock market. While it started with uncertainty, the stocks rallied to new all time highs ending at the 7,200 mark.
For 2015, analysts are looking at better gains in the stock market. As early as August 2014, predictions that the PSEi will break 8,000 in 2015 were common. That is a big goal but proven difficult as the stocks went back to the 7,000 mark.
By November 2014, some analyst placed there outlook for the PSEi to reach 7,800 in 2015. It’s a more conservative forecast but this is still a great milestone.
And when the Philippine stock market opened in 2015, it caused more excitement as the PSEi reach an all-time high at 7,400 during the first two weeks of trading.
Last week, some analyst have upgraded their outlook for the PSEi to reach 8,500 in 2015!
How to invest in 2015
With the high outlook for 2015, an aggressive stance would prove to be rewarding. But at the same time there is no guarantee of big returns so it is up to the investor to pick based on his/her risk appetite. Like they say, high returns would entail high risks too.
For a newbie, Mutual Funds and UITFs are good instruments. I prefer it too. I have two MFs with BPI’s ALFM. One with the high risk Philippines Stock Index Fund which had given good returns so far, and another with a less risky ALFM Peso Bond Fund that has lower return but much more stable.
Philequity had the top performing Equity MF in 2014.
Quennie have funds with Sun Life and is doing good too.
Best Stock Picks for 2015
If you are more savvy and knowledgeable with the stock market, investing directly into stocks would yield better returns.
I only have a little amount invested into stocks. Jollibee (JFC), Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) and Universal Robina Corporation (URC) were my best picks last year. I expect them to do well again this year.
Property stocks did not do well in 2014. Some are expecting the property bubble to burst. As a result, the stock price are down lats year, which makes them attractive for buying this year. Ayala Land (ALI) and Megaworld (MEG) are among the top picks.
Banks or financial institutions are said to do well in 2015. Bangko De Oro (BDO) and Metrobank (MBT) are the favorite among analysts.
Best time to invest in 2015
They say that the best time to start investing is NOW! While the market is still seeing growth, it is wise to start investing and ride the bullish wave of the Philippine stock market.
Of course, there is no guarantee of any returns. I had my share of losses. But overall, there has been gains in my portfolio.
Happy investing! 😀
