Investment Ideas: March 3, 2025 

Here is our report for today, March 3, 2025, with some insights into various investment opportunities.

Here are some key highlights:

• Bond Market Overview: Yields for dollar-denominated bonds range from 4.436% to 4.767%, with maturities spanning from 2026 to 2029. Meanwhile, peso-denominated bonds offer slightly higher yields, ranging from 5.620% to 5.855%, with maturities extending from 2025 to 2029.
• Stock Recommendations: Our team has upgraded a consumer goods company to OVERWEIGHT as it capitalizes on downtrading trends and maintains a 10% earnings growth outlook. Meanwhile, we downgrade a leading bank to NEUTRAL as loan growth saw improvement with a modest uptick in non-performing loans and flat coverage ratios. A liquor manufacturer has received an UNDERWEIGHT call the company faces persistent headwinds.
• Spotlight: The Metro$ US Equity Feeder Fund continues to capitalize on US exceptionalism, benefiting from leadership in technology, financials, and healthcare. Despite a -0.18% YTD return, the fund posted a 16.97% gain over the past year, reflecting strong growth momentum. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF remains its primary target fund, offering diversified exposure to high-performing US equities.

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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.)