Investment Ideas: April 21, 2025 

Here is our report for today, April 21, 2025, with some insights into various investment opportunities.

Here are some key highlights:

• Bond Market Overview: Yields for dollar-denominated bonds range from 4.490% to 5.125%, with maturities extending from 2028 to 2032. In comparison, peso-denominated bonds offer higher yields ranging from 5.730% to 6.080%, covering maturities from 2027 to 2032.
• Stock Recommendations: We have an OVERWEIGHT rating on a bank given its loan growth, asset quality, and attractive trailing dividend yield position. A fast-food giant has been rated NEUTRAL on overhangs associated with its ventures. Meanwhile, a liquor company has been rated UNDERWEIGHT due to risks from trade policies and consumer preferences.
• Spotlight: We feature a fund that intends to provide income and potential returns from dollar-denominated fixed income securities and instruments with a maximum weighted average duration of five years.

Download our report here for details.

(Disclaimer: This is general investment information only and does not constitute an offer or guarantee, with all investment decisions made at your own risk. The bank takes no responsibility for any potential losses. UITFs are governed by BSP regulations but are not deposit products, hence are not covered by the PDIC. Being an investment product, there is no guaranty on the principal and income of the investments.)