Over 90% of modern Filipino retail investors now prefer online trading portals.
A clear walkthrough of choosing a broker, opening an account, funding, placing orders, and settlement.
It reveals that while institutional data is available, many retail investors are heavily influenced by social media and even radio programs, which sometimes leads to "herd bias".
Includes historical data showing that the PSEi has provided average annual returns of around 10-11% over long periods, outperforming traditional savings.
For a deeper look at the psychology and trends of the local market, this research paper published in the Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research is a fascinating read.
Provides sample calculations of transaction fees (VAT, PSE fees, SCCP fees).