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Finding the market that fits you best

Did you know that there are a ton of markets you can engage in? With the multitude of options available, which one’s the best for you?

The entire global economy is full of opportunities, failures, growth, and success. What matters the most is finding the market that fits your needs. There are a lot of platforms that offer products and services that meet your specific need; you just need to go through them to find the market that fits you best. You can even go to our platform should you want to learn more on how to trade and invest. There are multiple tools, ranging from charts to watchers that help you navigate the markets no matter what your current knowledge is.

            There are various choices and these include the following:

1.       Stock Market – The stock market broadly refers to several exchanges and other venues in which shares of publicly held companies are bought and sold. (Investopedia, 2022)

2.       ETFs – An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of pooled investment security that operates much like a mutual fund. (Investopedia, 2022)

3.       Forex Market – The forex market allows participants, such as banks and individuals, to buy, sell or exchange currencies for both hedging and speculative purposes. (Investopedia, 2022).

4. Commodities – A commodity is a basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type. Traditional examples of commodities include grains, gold, beef, oil, and natural gas. For investors, commodities can be an important way to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional securities. (Investopedia, 2022)

Since technology is inevitable, platforms globally are offering accessible products and services to trade/invest with your preferred market. All you need are the following: information about yourselves, funds, and an internet connection. Furthermore, these markets offer advantages and disadvantages.

Which market is suitable for you?

If you’re a day trader, the forex market could fit you best. The investment amount required is minimal (On an average of 100$). In addition, this allows individuals to trade or invest in global currencies, indices, and commodities. Furthermore, the forex market is simply the exchange of currencies (e.g USD to PHP, USD to Yen, USD to Euro, etc.)

According to Investopedia, generally there is no commissions in the Forex market, but a spread is being paid and serves as charges. “Spread, forex spread is the difference between a forex broker’s sell rate and buy rate when exchanging or trading currencies.” Furthermore, forex is a high leverage trading wherein it involves high risk and reward.

ETFs

If you’re onto ETFs, this could be the market you can engage in. Another thing to consider as day traders is ETFs or Exchange-traded funds. They will allow the trader to engage in currency moves by making trades on the stock exchange. In an ETF, there are advantages and disadvantages. One advantage ETF can produce is that it can be leveraged or underleveraged depending on the risk appetite of a trader or investor.

ETFs are also available in markets of oil, gold, silver, or stock indexes. Furthermore, this could be the best market for you if you’re into stocks. The day trade can also engage in the global and local stock market. Wherein you can long/short the stock pick you have. In the market as a whole, there are multiple alternatives you can engage. On the other hand, locally in the Philippines, the only available instrument for stock trading is longing.

Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies are popular nowadays because of person-to-person transactions. A lot of people transact using cryptocurrencies to date.  When trading cryptos, you can easily access it on any exchange platforms wherein the platform offers multiple products and services like forex, CFD, crypto, etc.

Commodities

Commodities such as gold, silver, or platinum are alternative investments you can make. Most investors globally are engaged in these commodities when there is a piece of bad-driven news in the market where investors and locals are switching their portfolios to more diverse commodity picks.

Stock Market

Of course, we also have to consider the stock market. If you’re into the safer side of trading, blue chip stocks are the best stocks you can choose to invest in. Blue Chips is a term that comprises the top companies representing one’s indexes. In the Philippines, the PSEi is known as the “Philippine Stock Exchange Index” and represents the top 30 companies that majored in the market.

Importance of selecting a market

The best market for you will depend on your needs. Thus, this will depend on the risk appetite you have. If you’re a risk-taker, go with high leverage markets such as Forex, ETF, and Volatile stocks. On the other hand, if you’re on the safe side of trading or investing, you can go with growth stocks and non-volatile stocks or market options. Again, this will depend primarily on what type of trader or investor you are.

With that, it is essential to know that there are different alternatives and options in the market. The markets has a lot to offer. What matters the most is how you do your trades or investments. Before you engage in trades or investments you must be knowledgeable about the products and services that the market has to offer.

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Featured Trader of the Week: @gabrielo

Let’s give a round of applause to @gabrielo for being this week’s Featured Trader! 

@gabrielo has been a member of the Investagrams community since October 2017 and has been very active recently. He is always sharing his thoughts and his trades.

A week ago, our featured trader posted his technical analysis on $ABA, a hot stock in the local market. $ABA recently breakout and reached 52-wk highs at 1.67 ish!

As the stock is on an uptrend, @gabrielo charted its support, resistance,  MA, and Fibonacci Retracement level, and RSI on the chart that was bound for a breakout or breakdown. @gabrielo felt that this was an opportunity to have a good entry near the support and sell around the resistance.

TECHNICALS OF THE TRADE

Technically speaking, $ABA recently reached a 52-wk high and is bound for a much higher price or plunge of the stock price. After breakout at the 1.56 ish, ABA’s volume surges along with its RSI. While others are falling, $ABA is showing strength as it continues to move upwards strongly. It came from a breakout at the 1.56 area before surging to 1.60+ area onwards. There could be a retest in the next few weeks as ABA recently reached a 52-wk high. Technically speaking, the next resistance that ABA could face is the 1.8 level. Furthermore, ABA will retest whether it will surge more or a reversal after reaching the 52-wk high.

@gabrielo was confident that prices will further go up as he indicated in his chart the supports, resistances, and the trendline. He charted a good entry near the support and possible resistance to break. 

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST

AbaCore Capital Holdings, Inc. has interests in the leasing of gaming equipment, gold and coal mining, real estate, and financial services. Furthermore, $ABA has been on an uptrend and the volume from the locals and foreigners is surging as well. It is still unknown whether $ABA will push further or reverse. In addition, ABA’s book value as of 1Q 2022 is 3.5 per share. Thus, it is best to observe $ABA before entering since it recently reached a 52-wk high. Further to that, it is best to consider the sentiment of the market, as well as the technical indicators and the financial statement before engaging in.

WHAT SHOULD BE MY NEXT MOVE

As the stock recently reached a 52-wk high, it would be wiser to observe and wait for what $ABA might do next before riding in. It is still unsure whether $ICT will continue to surge, so it’s best to wait for a consolidation, pullback or a good entry near its support for a better risk-to-reward trade. In addition, it is best to have alternative stock picks that are more profitable and good trade such as bottom picking stocks or stocks that could surge to due global demand.  Furthermore, it would be advisable to trade lightly and in tranches.

Once again, KUDOS to @gabrielo for being this week’s featured trader! Enjoy your 14-day InvestaPrime Access and continue to be an inspiration to the trading community.

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The Platform to Rule The Financial Markets

Trading and investing in the financial markets can be a daunting task. Powerful tools are essential whether you’re a beginner looking to shorten the learning curve on how to trade and invest or an expert doing you’re best to maximize profits. As the markets are bearish, everyone needs all the help they can get.

We heard your suggestions. We also know the struggles you have to go through. With you in mind, we upgraded the Investagrams platform to help you conquer the financial markets. Whether it be the Cryptocurrency market, Philippine stock market, or US stock market, the all-new Investagrams platform will be your number one tool to help you be the best version of yourself. 

We made extensive changes to deliver better trading and investing experiences. 

Dark Mode

The most requested feature is finally here! Traders and investors can now take on the challenge of the financial markets in dark mode. Whether you’re charting or making plans in the morning, afternoon, or evening, you can click the dark mode button on the top right corner of the platform to switch between a light and dark theme.

Real-time Trading Signals

No matter which financial market you choose to trade in, it can be hard to stay up to date with all the big moves. Investagrams’ new feature, Market Signals, will make it easier for you to track all the breakouts, breakdowns, and volume spikes across all markets. You can even set and adjust the time frame between short, medium, and long term to suit your needs. Free and unregistered users can only gain access to the top five assets. Prime users will be able to view lists containing ten assets. 

Multi-Market Tracker

You can track the financial markets instantly on the Investagrams platform, even before signing in. Our new multi-market tracker will give you a quick summary of what’s happening for the day. Just switch between tabs to see the most active assets and the top gainers/losers for the Philippine stock market, the US stock market, and the Cryptocurrency market. will let traders and investors

Market Health Meter

Whether you’re a short-term trader or long-term investor, it’s necessary to know the overall health of the chosen financial market. The new Market Health Meter will let you see at a glance if most of the stocks or cryptocurrencies in the chosen market are bullish or bearish for specific periods. 

Leadership Ranking and Screener

Finding the best-performing assets in the Cryptocurrency market, Philippine stock market, and US stock market can take some time. We made the leadership ranking feature, which can be found in the tools dashboard, to automate the process for users.

We also integrated the ProScreener in the tools dashboard should you want to take a quick look at your chosen screener. Keep in mind that these will only be available for Prime subscribers. Free users will only have access to a sample of what the dashboard would look.

Curated News and Threads

More than just browsing through charts, staying up to date with the latest news and prevailing opinions is necessary when dabbling into the financial markets. To make it easier for everyone to browse through the latest news and hot topics, we made curated segments so that users can find everything they need in one simple feed. 

These changes were all made with the users in mind. Whether you’re trading one or all the financial markets simultaneously, we want to ensure you’re well equipped to do your best. We are continuously improving our platform to provide you with the most innovative tools to help you make better moves. Feel free to give us suggestions and feedback, as your achievements are our success. 

Don’t worry if you’re just a beginner getting into the financial markets. You can try out all these new features at Investagrams for free! However, if you’re a seasoned trader or investor looking to take the next level, try out our Prime subscription to unlock the full potential of the Investagrams platform.

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Featured Trader of the Week: @themidastouch

Let’s give a round of applause to @themidastouch for being this week’s Featured Trader! 

@themidastouch has been a member of the Investagrams community since June 2020 and has been very active recently, he is always sharing his thoughts and his trades.

A few days ago, our featured trader posted his technical analysis on $ICT, a hot stock in the local market. $ICT has been on an uptrend and recently reached 52-wk highs at 236.6 ish!

As the stock is on an uptrend, @themidastouch predicted its support, resistance, and trendline on the chart that were bound for buy low, sell high play. @themidastouch felt that this was an opportunity to make a profit by considering technical indicators such as S&R.

TECHNICALS OF THE TRADE

Technically speaking, $ICT has proven to be a strong stock in the Philippine Stock market (A part of the PSEi). While others are falling, $ICT is showing strength as it continues to move upwards strongly. It came from a breakout at the 130 area before surging to 230 area onwards. There was also a retest in the 176 area as ICT recently reached a 52-wk high at 230 area. Furthermore, ICT will retest whether it will continue its trend or this could be a sign of reversal.

@themidastouch was confident that prices will further go up as he indicated in his chart the supports, resistances, and the trendline. He found a good entry for a buy low, sell high play while considering the technical indicators mentioned.

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. is a port management company. Historically operating the Manila International Container Terminal, ICTSI is now in the business of acquiring, developing, managing, and operating container ports and terminals worldwide. Thus, $ICT has been on an uptrend while the demand from traders and investors is strong enough to push the price upwards. It is still unknown whether $ICT will continue its trend or not. Thus, it is best to observe $ICT while considering the sentiment of the market, as well as the technical indicators and the financial statement.

WHAT SHOULD BE MY NEXT MOVE

As the stock recently reached a 52-wk high, it would be wiser to observe and wait for what $ICT might do next before riding in. It is still unsure whether $ICT will continue to rise, so it’s best to wait for a consolidation or a good entry near its support for a better risk-to-reward trade. In addition, it is best to have alternative stock picks that are more profitable and good to trade.  Furthermore, it would be advisable to trade lightly and in tranches.

Once again, KUDOS to @themidastouch for being this week’s featured trader! Enjoy your 14-day InvestaPrime Access and continue to be an inspiration to the trading community.

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Featured Trader of the Week: @markminervini_vcp

Let’s give a round of applause to @markminervini_vcp for being this week’s Featured Trader! 

@markminervini_vcp has been a member of the Investagrams community since April 2016 and has been very active as he posted multiple times, always sharing his thoughts on views on some of his trades.

A few days ago, our featured trader posted his technical analysis in $PRIM, a hot stock in the local market. $PRIM has been on an uptrend almost reaching 52-wk highs at 3.35 ish! 

As the stock is in an uptrend, @markminervini_vcp predicted its support, the weak candle, pullback, and flag breakout on the chart that were bound for the breakout. @markminervini_vcp felt that this was a momentum stock for him to play.

TECHNICALS OF THE TRADE

Technically speaking, $PRIM has proven to be a strong stock in the Philippine Stock market. While others are falling, $PRIM is showing strength as it continues to move upwards strongly. It came from a breakout at the1.6 area before surging to 3 pesos onwards. There was also a surge in the volume traded as $PRIM became more attractive to consumers.

@markminervini_vcp was confident that prices will surge as he predicted. He found a good entry for a momentum play while considering the support and pullback area. 

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST

Prime Media Holdings, Inc. is a holding company that provides loans, domestic fund transfers, and trust services. Despite the poor financial statements, the company’s stock market price is still surging. Thus, $PRIM has been a speculative bet for traders and investors. It is still unknown whether $PRIM will continue its trend or not. Thus, it is best to observe $PRIM while considering the sentiment of the market.

WHAT SHOULD BE MY NEXT MOVE

As the move has already happened, it would be wiser to observe and wait for what $PRIM might do next before riding-in with the wave of the stock. It is still unsure whether $PRIM will continue to rise, so it’s best to wait for a consolidation or a good entry near its support for a better risk to reward trade.  Further to that, it would be advisable to trade lightly and in tranches in order to be cautious about your trades especially since the overall market is currently unstable. 

Once again, KUDOS to @markminervini_vcp for being this week’s featured trader! Enjoy your 14-day InvestaPrime Access and continue to be an inspiration to the trading community.

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Featured Trader of the Week: @tobi_

Let’s give a round of applause to @tobi_ for being this week’s Featured Trader! 

@tobi_ has been a member of the Investagrams community since Oct 2021 and has been very active as he has already posted a couple of times, always sharing his thoughts on views on some of his trades.

A few days ago, our featured trader posted his technical analysis in WEB. A hot stock in the local market recently, WEB has been on an uptrend and recently making new 52-wk highs! 

As the stock was going up in uptrend, @Tobi_ looked for its support, as well as predicting ascending triangles on the chart that were bound for the breakout. @Tobi_ felt that this was a momentum stock for him to play. With that being said, he also considered the RSI pattern.

TECHNICALS OF THE TRADE

Technically speaking, WEB has proven to be a strong outlier in the Philippine Stock market. While others are falling and, on a consolidation, WEB has shown strength as it continues to move upwards strongly. It came from a breakout at 2.37 area before it surges to 4 level. Recently, there was a surge in the volume as WEB became more attractive to consumers. The stock recently reached its 52-week high at 4.74. 

@Tobi_ is confident that prices will continue to rise as he predicted it is a good entry for a momentum play. Furthermore, there is great demand from the locals and foreigners.

FUNDAMENTAL CATALYST

PhilWeb Corporation is one of the leading gaming technology providers in the Asia Pacific Region as well being known for its diverse businesses. Despite the low net income, WEB has been speculative to the traders and investors. WEB is still unstable whether it will continue its trend or a speculative stock that is bound for another surge or dump. Further to that, it is best to observe the WEB and with consideration of the PSEi and the global market as it will rely on these stocks. 

WHAT SHOULD BE MY NEXT MOVE

As the move has already happened, it would be wiser to observe and wait for what WEB might do next before buying in or riding-in with the wave of the stock. It is still unsure whether WEB will continue to rise or to follow its trend, so it’s best to wait for a consolidation or wait for a good entry near its support. Further to that, it would be advisable to trade lightly and in tranches in order to be cautious about your trades especially that the market is unstable and PSE is still relying on the global market, as well as news. 

Once again, KUDOS to @tobi_ for being this week’s featured trader! Enjoy your 14-day InvestaPrime Access and continue to be an inspiration to the trading community.

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How to Earn InvestaGems and win PRIZES

It’s finally here! As our newest innovation, InvestaGems is our in-app currency that will reward active Investagrams users. Basically with InvestaGems will be our virtual currency that you can use to purchase items from our store. For those who are curious, InvestaGems will replace InvestaPoints. For those who have previously accumulated InvestaPoints, refer to this post to find out where your points went.

Accumulating InvestaGems will let you claim prizes like our popular Investa Shirt and our newly released Investa Cap for FREE! For those who’d rather have access to some of our premium content, you can spend your InvestaGems instead on Prime Elite trials or VODs of past events. Some lucky winners can even win prizes like a smartphone and wireless earbuds!

So, how do you earn? It’s super simple – all you need is to be consistent. 

Just login everyday to Investagrams and claim your gems either on the pop-up screen or on the InvestaGems tab below your profile on the left – that easy! The more consistent you are, the faster you’ll be able to earn gems. You’ll only get 5 gems per day, but for every 7th and 30th day, you’ll receive 45 and 155 respectively. 

Of course, you have to be consistent as the counter will reset if you miss a day.

Once you have accumulated your gems, you can head on over to InvestaGems Rewards to see what prizes you can claim, or how much more you would need to be able to claim something you like. 

Gotta keep grinding for that Investa Cap!

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Feeling lucky? Every day, you’ll also get 1 chance to spin the InvestaGems Daily Roulette. Here, you can win rewards like the smartphone and wireless earbuds mentioned, extra gems, and other cool prizes.

We only got 10 InvestaGems today, but maybe you’ll be luckier than us. 😅 Of course, expect more rewards in the future as well. Wen lambo sir.

This is only the start of InvestaGems. Our goal here is to reward loyal members who are very active in the community and serve as role models for others to follow. We’ll make sure to keep you on your toes as we make the Investagrams platform a better place for everyone to reach financial freedom. 

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