By: Ericka Joy DG. Dela Cruz Sources of Growth in the Philippines
1. The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
industry is regarded as a priority by the Philippines Development Plan as essential to the country's ten high priority development areas. To further entice investors, existing government programs include incentives such as tax holidays, tax exemptions, and simplified export and import procedures. It is also the contracting of a third party agency or professional to perform specific tasks and operations that are traditionally done within the organization. BPO can be local, national or offshore. Companies outsource non-core activities like back office tasks, as well as highly specialized and technical services from data analytics to consulting. 2. OFW remittances are closing the gap between the poor and the wealthy by contributing to a growing middle class. With improved living conditions and more disposable income, the consumption of goods and services increases, which drives the economy forward. OFW remittances have contributed significantly to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. In doing so, these remittances have contributed to strengthening the nation’s position regarding balance of payments, bolstering the surplus on current accounts. Potential Investments 1. Banks - Investment banking is a specific division of banking related to the creation of capital for other companies, governments, and other entities. Investment banking activities include underwriting new debt and equity securities for all types of corporations, aiding in the sale of securities, and helping to facilitate mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and broker trades for both institutions and private investors. Investment bankers help corporations, governments, and other groups plan and manage financial aspects of large projects. 2. Mutual Funds - A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in securities such as stocks, bonds, and short-term debt. The combined holdings of the mutual fund are known as its portfolio. Investors buy shares in mutual funds. Each share represents an investor’s part ownership in the fund and the income it generates. Investing in mutual funds provides several advantages for investors. To name a few, flexibility, diversification, and expert management of money, make mutual funds an ideal investment option. 3. Bonds - a type of investment that results in an investor lending money to the bond issuer in exchange for interest payments. Bonds are one of the most important investments available for those who follow an income investing philosophy, hoping to live off the money generated by their portfolio. They provide a predictable income stream. Typically, bonds pay interest twice a year. If the bonds are held to maturity, bondholders get back the entire principal, so bonds are a way to preserve capital while investing. Bonds can help offset exposure to more volatile stock holdings. 4. Stocks - offer investors the greatest potential for growth (capital appreciation) over the long haul. Investors willing to stick with stocks over long periods of time, say 15 years, generally have been rewarded with strong, positive returns. Investors buy stocks for various reasons such as Capital appreciation, which occurs when a stock rises in price, Dividend payments which come when the company distributes some of its earnings to stockholders and having the ability to vote shares and influence the company. 5. Investment property - a real estate property purchased with the intention of earning a return on the investment either through rental income, the future resale of the property, or both. The property may be held by an individual investor, a group of investors, or a corporation. Real estate is generally a great investment option. It can generate ongoing passive income and can be a good long-term investment if the value increases over time. You may even use it as a part of your overall strategy to begin building wealth. Comprehensive Report 3 Potential Investments 1. Property Investment
Real estate investors make money through rental income,
appreciation, and profits generated by business activities that depend on the property. The benefits of investing in real estate include passive income, stable cash flow, tax advantages, diversification, and leverage. • Pros. Less volatility – Property can be less volatile than shares or other investments. • Income – You earn rental income if the property is tenanted. • Capital growth – If your property increases in value, you will benefit from a capital gain when you sell. It shows below how this kind of investment works successfully not only for many businessman but also for investors. It have a high rates which means it generates a big income and return when people invest for this . 2. Mutual Funds Mutual funds offer investors a great way to diversify their holdings instantly. Unlike stocks, investors can put a small amount of money into one or more funds and access a diverse pool of investment options. So you can buy units in a mutual fund that invests in as many as 20 to 30 different securities. Mutual funds offer investors a great way to diversify their holdings instantly. Unlike stocks, investors can put a small amount of money into one or more funds and access a diverse pool of investment options. So you can buy units in a mutual fund that invests in as many as 20 to 30 different securities. Investing in mutual funds is one of the most popular and effective ways to create wealth for the future. It is also a great way to generate passive income. This is due to the appealing long term returns and diverse investment options. The advantages of investing in Mutual Funds are Diversification at every dollar level, Sharing of investment expenses, Economies of scale and operational efficiencies, Easier to invest like in specialized market sectors, Easy to access and track, Simplified portfolio management, Access to professional money managers and also have Low trading costs. Among the other Investments, Mutual Funds is the best choice for investing because of the high returns can get . It have a high risk but it generates high income/ profit. The advantages for investors include advanced portfolio management, dividend reinvestment, risk reduction, convenience, and fair pricing. 3. Bonds
Although bonds may not necessarily provide the biggest
returns, they are considered a fairly reliable investment tool. That's because they are known to provide regular income. Bonds tend to be less volatile and less risky than stocks, and when held to maturity can offer more stable and consistent returns. Interest rates on bonds often tend to be higher than savings rates at banks, on CDs, or in money market accounts. Bonds Investment have relatively low volatility, high liquidity, legal protection, and a variety of term structures compared from stocks. It have a low risk where in the investors can make sure he/she can gain profits or income from this kind of investment. It can be a good investment for those looking for safety and a fixed rate of interest that's paid semiannually until the bond's maturity. Bonds are an important piece of an investment portfolio's asset allocation since the steady return from bonds helps offset the volatility of equity prices. Bonds Investment is a low risk which ensures that investors can get a regular profit. It can be a good choice if the investors focus on gaining income even it is not high profit compared to other investments which have a high risk for investing.