Investment Ideas: April 23, 2025 

Here is our report for today, April 23, 2025, with some insights into various investment opportunities.

Here are some key highlights:

• Bond Market Overview: Yields for dollar-denominated bonds range from 4.502% to 5.058%, with maturities between 2028 and 2030. In contrast, peso-denominated bonds offer higher yields of 5.730% to 6.100%, with maturities 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 High Dividend Yield Unit Paying Fund offers a compelling 18.15% one-year ROI and 5.03% YTD return, supported by semi-annual income payouts. Investors subscribed by April 25, 2025 will be entitled to the upcoming April 29 payout, making this a timely opportunity for those seeking high-dividend equity exposure.

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(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.)