Investment Ideas: April 28, 2025 

Here is our report for today, April 28, 2025, with some insights into various investment opportunities.

Here are some key highlights:

• Bond Market Overview: Yields for dollar-denominated bonds range from 4.360% to 5.027%, with maturities spanning from 2028 to 2030. Meanwhile, peso-denominated bonds offer slightly higher yields between 5.730% and 6.085%, with maturities stretching from 2027 to 2032​.
• Stock Recommendations: We maintain an OVERWEIGHT rating on a large Philippine bank for its robust lending growth and high dividend yield. A food service company is rated NEUTRAL due to challenges in its overseas units. Meanwhile, branded liquor producer is rated UNDERWEIGHT amid declining demand and potential export hurdles.
• Spotlight: The METRO$ MAX-5 Bond Fund targets investors with a moderate risk profile, investing primarily in government securities (81%), corporate bonds (12%), and time deposits (7%). The fund posted a Year-to-Date ROI of 2.09% and a 5.29% return over the past year.

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.)