Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)

 is a private non-profit and nonstock organization created to provide and ensures a fair efficient,
transparent and orderly market for the purchase and sale of securities such as stocks, warrants,
bonds, options and others.
 is a self-regulatory organization that provides and ensures a fair, efficient, transparent and
orderly market for the buying and selling of securities.

ROOTS

 Manila Stock Exchange (formed in 1927)

 Makati Stock Exchange (formed in 1963)

In 2018, the PSE moved its headquarters to Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig.

ROLES

 Brings together companies which aim to raise capital through the issue of new securities.
 The PSE plays a vital role in the financing of productive enterprises that use the funds for growth
and expansion of new jobs. It is therefore essential to the growth of the Philippine economy.
 facilitates the selling and buying of the issued stocks and warrants
 It provides a suitable market for the trading of securities to individuals and organizations seeking
to invest their saving or excess funds through the purchase of securities.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PSE

 It provides and ensures a fair, efficient, transparent and orderly market for the buying and
selling of securities for investors and stakeholders.
 It address public demand for speedy access to information on the securities market.
 It offers transparency of listed companies and ensures full, fair, timely and accurate disclosure of
material information from all listed companies.
 It provides comprehensive market data, stock quotations, dividend declarations, trading
activities, and other pertinent information on the PSE , trading participants, listed companies
and other institutions.
 It is a critical factor in improving settlement efficiency, increasing market liquidity and
development of derivative instruments.

INVESTING PROCEDURE

1. Choose a Broker
2. Open an account
3. Give your Order
4. Pay before your settlement date
5. Receive Your Proceeds/Shares

BOARD LOT SYSTEM - Equity trading is done