In photo, top, from left to right: FAMI relationship manager Belle Pajarillo, FAMI Training Unit head Edwin Valleroso and CEAP executive director Allan Arellano; bottom, from left to right: FAMI president Karen Liza Roa and CEAP president Fr. Albert Delvo

First Metro Asset Management, Inc. (FAMI) released Php15 million in dividends to the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) in December last year. These dividends represent profits from CEAP’s investment in FAMI, as a result of a partnership formed in 2005 together with the Marist Development Foundation.

Originally focused on enhancing the investment literacy of employees in the education and religious sectors through trainings followed by the offer of tailored investment products, the mission of the three institutions has since evolved. It now encompasses the broader goal of educating the general public. This transformation has led to the creation of public webinars, training sessions and financial literacy seminars, providing the ordinary Filipino access to reputable investment products and the opportunity to achieve financial freedom and security.

Today, FAMI is recognized as one of the leading asset management companies that offers a wide range of top performing mutual fund products in the country.

FirstMetroSec announces the latest update to its mobile trading application, FirstMetroSec GO, which includes two additional ‘Conditional Order’ types alongside the existing two, offering investors more options to manage their portfolio and execute their trading strategies effectively.

The ‘Conditional Order’ feature allows users to preset ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ orders anytime even beyond standard market hours. The orders execute automatically based on user-defined conditions, providing a hands-off approach while aligning trades with individual investment goal.

In the latest version of FirstMetroSec GO, users now have four (4) ‘Conditional Order’ types at their disposal. These include ‘Stop Limit’ for risk mitigation, ‘Limit-if-Touched’ for taking profit, and the two newly-added order types,  ‘One-Cancels-Other’ (OCO) and ‘One-Triggers-Other’ (OTO), which  allow users to simultaneously place two separate orders for the same stock. With OCO, one order is automatically canceled if the other is executed, while with OTO, the secondary order is triggered after the primary order is filled. Users can also opt for ‘Good Till Canceled’ expirations to ensure trades remain active for a duration that suits their strategy.

The latest update to the FirstMetroSec GO app is yet another evidence of the company’s unwavering commitment to empowering traders with foresight and efficiency; while simultaneously enhancing the overall trading experience with tools that allow users to easily integrate trading activities into their busy and dynamic lifestyles.

Download the FirstMetroSec GO app for free, available on the Apple Store and Google Play.

Aligned with its advocacy to making financial literacy accessible to Filipinos across all demographics, FirstMetroSec has stepped into the vibrant world of TikTok, a popular social media platform known for its engaging and short-form content.

Recognizing that traditional teaching methods may not resonate with everyone, especially the younger generation, FirstMetroSec is tapping into new platforms like TikTok to expand the learning experience of finance and investment.

FirstMetroSec TikTok channel is set to feature bite-sized content, each lasting a minute or less, covering a diverse range of financial topics. From budgeting challenges and investment myths to a lighthearted take on bonds, stocks, mutual funds, financial goals, and market trends – the channel promises to deliver financial knowledge in digestible and enjoyable format.

Follow FirstMetroSec on TikTok for a joyful ride into the world of finance and investments; and Tiktok your way to understand complex concepts and vocabularies related to finance.

CAPITAL NOTES is the official newsletter of First Metro Investment Corporation published quarterly.

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