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Investment Ideas: October 18, 2024
Here are our latest picks and calls to help you create your ideal investment portfolio.
Here is our report for today, October 18, 2024, with some insights into various investment opportunities.
Here are some key highlights:
- Bond Market Overview: We recommend investing in the belly of the yield curve, particularly through a US Treasury bond ETF with a 3-7 year duration. This strategy is based on the expectation of further rate cuts and the historical performance of this segment following initial US Fed rate reductions.
- Stock Recommendations: We provide insights on three major Philippine stocks, including an overweight recommendation for a telecommunications company benefiting from its fintech subsidiary, a neutral stance on a leading bank with strong consumer segment exposure, and an underweight position on a beverage company facing challenges in market share.
- UITF Spotlight: The featured investment is an iShares ETF focusing on US Treasury bonds with 3-7 year maturities. This fund has demonstrated strong year-over-year performance, with a 9.1% total return, and is recommended as a potentially safer option amid rising market tensions.
Download our report here for details.