Learn what financial instruments are, explore major types and asset classes, and understand how they work in investing, trading, and portfolio construction.

MANY investors start their journey by choosing what feels familiar. For Filipino investors, this often means sticking to ...

Asset allocation is the foundation of smart investing. It refers to how an investor divides their money across different asset classes—such as equities, debt instruments, gold, and cash—based on their ...

Global markets endured a volatile run in 2025, but when the last trades closed on Dec. 31, all the major asset classes posted gains for the year, based on a set of ETFs. Stocks in emerging markets ...

Global equities in developed markets ex-US continued to lead the major asset classes in August, based on a set of ETFs. The Global Market Index (GMI) extended its strong run so far this year with a ...