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COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit: Is 2023 a Year of Opportunity? (Day 1)
Global Outlook
Mark Matthews
Recorded on November 22, 2022
- Introduction [0:00]
- US equities, bonds, and 60/40 portfolio total returns since 1928 [0:40]
- Federal funds rate change by year [3:15]
- M2 money supply vs consumer price inflation [4:05]
- ISM Manufacturing survey prices paid vs consumer price inflation [4:44]
- Citi inflation surprise index vs consumer price inflation [5:05]
- Major inflation outbreaks since 1945 vs current consumer price inflation [5:31]
- Commodities vs services consumer price inflation [5:49]
- Expenditures in consumer price index [6:20]
- US mortgage rates [6:40]
- 4-week moving average of US home sales price [7:26]
- US national rent index [7:47]
- Worldwide central banks net rate hikes [8:24]
- Julius Baer rate hike forecast [9:20]
- Fed "dot plot" median forecast in Dec 2021 vs Sept 2022 [10:14]
- Days to peak in 2-year treasury yield vs end of Fed hiking cycles [11:37]
- 2-year US treasury yield [12:10]
- US dollar index seasonal returns since 2000 and 12-month rolling change [12:35]
- US dollar valuation based on relative purchasing power parity [13:57]
- US dollars vs the MSCI world index [15:32]
- Outlook on the S&P 500 index [16:02]
- Dow Jones industrial average cumulative return per decade since 1900 [19:04]
- NASDAQ 1993-2003 vs Ark Innovation ETF 2013-2023 [19:51]
- Outperforming sectors relative to the S&P 500 [20:59]
#COLFinancial #philippinestockmarket #COLfundsource
COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit: Is 2023 a Year of Opportunity? (Day 1)
Global Outlook
Mark Matthews
Recorded on November 22, 2022
- Introduction [0:00]
- US equities, bonds, and 60/40 portfolio total returns since 1928 [0:40]
- Federal funds rate change by year [3:15]
- M2 money supply vs consumer price inflation [4:05]
- ISM Manufacturing survey prices paid vs consumer price inflation [4:44]
- Citi inflation surprise index vs consumer price inflation [5:05]
- Major inflation outbreaks since 1945 vs current consumer price inflation [5:31]
- Commodities vs services consumer price inflation [5:49]
- Expenditures in consumer price index [6:20]
- US mortgage rates [6:40]
- 4-week moving average of US home sales price [7:26]
- US national rent index [7:47]
- Worldwide central banks net rate hikes [8:24]
- Julius Baer rate hike forecast [9:20]
- Fed "dot plot" median forecast in Dec 2021 vs Sept 2022 [10:14]
- Days to peak in 2-year treasury yield vs end of Fed hiking cycles [11:37]
- 2-year US treasury yield [12:10]
- US dollar index seasonal returns since 2000 and 12-month rolling change [12:35]
- US dollar valuation based on relative purchasing power parity [13:57]
- US dollars vs the MSCI world index [15:32]
- Outlook on the S&P 500 index [16:02]
- Dow Jones industrial average cumulative return per decade since 1900 [19:04]
- NASDAQ 1993-2003 vs Ark Innovation ETF 2013-2023 [19:51]
- Outperforming sectors relative to the S&P 500 [20:59]
#COLFinancial #philippinestockmarket #COLfundsource
![Investor Sentiment Survey | COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit 2023
COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit: Embracing Uncertainty
Investor Sentiment Survey
Recorded on June 22, 2023
- Introduction [0:00]
- At what level do you think the PSEi will be at in 6 months? [1:52]
- What is the greatest risk in the market going into the 2nd half of 2023? [2:18]
- What is your top consideration when choosing your investments over the next 3-6 months? [2:45]
- Which of the following products are you currently invested in today? [3:25]
- Going into the 2nd half of 2023, do you plan to increase or decrease your exposure in the following products? [3:45]
DISCLAIMER:
This video is provided for informational purposes only. The conduct of this video does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or solicitation by COL. Prospective investors must conduct their own research and consult their own advisors as to legal, tax, business, financial and related aspects of an investment in the securities.
The price of securities can and does fluctuate, and any individual security may experience upward or downward movements, and may even become valueless. There is an inherent risk that losses may be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling securities.
For any questions and concerns, you may send us a message at helpdesk@colfinancial.com. COL Financial is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may contact the SEC’s Markets and Securities Regulation Department at msrd_covid19@sec.gov.ph
#COLFinancial #philippinestockmarket #COLfundsource Investor Sentiment Survey | COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit 2023](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NPD76DX7cN0/mqdefault.jpg)

![COL Global Market Outlook | Q2 2026
Global Outlook 2026
Speakers: Melvin Esteban (COL Head of Wealth Management), Marvin Fausto (COL Investment Management President), and Karlo Biglang-Awa (COL Fund Source Head of Customer Experience)
Recorded on April 14, 2026
Introduction [0:00]
Highlights [0:25]
Global Forecast [6:30]
Market Reaction to Iran Conflict [17:39]
Limited Public Support for US Action in Iran [26:54]
AI Thesis Intact, Valuations Reset [29:17]
AI: Benchmarking AI Maturity [33:51]
AI value moving across the industry chain [36:10]
AI: Infrastructure to Application [44:08]
AI Automation: Industry Exposure [45:19]
Healthcare: Taking Advantage of AI [47:30]
AI: Data center rapid growth [49:52]
Focus on China: Finding the Next Alpha [52:19]
Structural Factors Support Chinas Oil Shock Resilience [53:25]
The Great Divergence: US vs. China Equities [58:15]
Chinas 4th Plenum [1:01:02]
Optimizing Fixed Income Returns [1:04:27]
Capturing FX Differentials [1:10:10]
On Gold [1:12:13]
Key Macro and Geopolitical Risks [1:15:54]
Risk to Watch-out For: Yen Carry Trade Unwinding [1:19:52]
Dynamic Allocation Framework [1:22:13]
Convictions: Equities, Fixed Income, Currencies [1:26:01]
Positioning in This Volatile Market [1:27:39]
Global Returns and Macro Adjustments [1:29:05]
Timing vs. Time in the Market [1:30:12]
Central Themes: Growth, Income, Themes [1:31:57]
Fund Pick: Sunlife World Equity Index Fund [1:33:32]
Fund Pick: BPI US Equity Index Feeder Fund [1:35:28]
Fund Pick: Manulife Asia Best Select Equity Fund [1:36:21]
China: Dominant, Cheap Option [1:37:18]
Income-paying Funds [1:40:19]
Fund Pick: BPI Global Bond Income Fund [1:40:46]
Fund Pick: Manulife Global Mulit Asset Income Fund [1:41:41]
Themes: Healthcare [1:42:24]
Fund Pick: Manulife Healthcare Fund [1:43:50]
Philippines: Active Strategy [1:44:49]
Fund Pick: COL Strategic Growth Fund [1:45:13]
Fund Pick: BPI High Yield Dividend Fund [1:45:50]
Investment Opportunities: Growth, Themes [1:46:31]
Multi-Asset Strategy, Things We Cannot Control and Can Control [1:47:44]
#COLFinancial #COLoutlook #globalmarkets
Disclaimers: Securities recommended, offered or distributed by COL Financial Group, Inc. are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Past business performance is not indicative of and does not represent future returns. Although the information in this report has been obtained from and is based upon sources believed to be reliable, COL does not guarantee its accuracy, timeliness, completeness, correctness, or fitness for any particular purpose. All opinions and estimates constitute the judgment of COL as of the date of the report and are subject to change without prior notice. This report is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of a security. COL Financial and/or its directors, officers, employees, and agents may have investments in securities or derivatives of the companies mentioned in this report and may trade them in ways different from those discussed in this report. COL Investment Management Inc. (CMI) and the funds that it manages are subsidiaries of COL Financial Group Inc.
Mutual Funds and UITFs are not deposit products and are not insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC). Earnings are not assured and principal amount invested is exposed to risk of loss. These products cannot be sold to you unless the benefits and risks have been thoroughly explained. If you do not fully understand these products, do not purchase or invest.
For any questions, email us at helpdesk@colfinancial.com. COL is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with email address msrdsubmission@sec.gov.ph COL Global Market Outlook | Q2 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/O1bOXAlmXKo/mqdefault.jpg)


![Q&A | Investing Opportunities Shaping 2026
Q&A | Investing Opportunities Shaping 2026
Recorded on November 25, 2025 via Zoom
Moderated by Karlo Biglang-Awa, Head of Customer Experience of COL Fund Source
Featuring Melvin Esteban, FVP and Head of Wealth Management of COL Financial and Marvin Fausto, President of COL Investment Management
Introduction [0:00]
Questions on Global Markets [0:43]
Questions on the Philippine Market [8:40]
Questions on Best Strategies [12:29]
Questions on Fund Products [13:33]
Concerns on China as a communist country [15:22]
Questions on COL operations & services [19:01]
Profitability or Liquidity? [22:29]
Advantages of fund investing, rather than stocks? [23:24]
Management Fees [26:44]
Ballpark Figure in investing on Global Funds [29:53]
Property investments and REITs [30:21]
Possible global conflicts affecting global markets [32:44]
Key Takeaways [36:55]
#COLFinancial #philippinestockmarket
DISCLAIMER:
This video is provided for informational purposes only. The conduct of this video does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or solicitation by COL. Prospective investors must conduct their own research and consult their own advisors as to legal, tax, business, financial and related aspects of an investment in the securities.
The price of securities can and does fluctuate, and any individual security may experience upward or downward movements, and may even become valueless. There is an inherent risk that losses may be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling securities.
COL is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, with email address msrdsubmission@sec.gov.ph. For any concerns, please contact helpdesk@colfinancial.com. Q&A | Investing Opportunities Shaping 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PB9VeFUXjGk/mqdefault.jpg)

![COL Global Outlook 2026
Global Investing Guide 2026: Positioning for the Next Drivers of Growth
Speakers: Melvin Esteban (COL Head of Wealth Management), Marvin Fausto (COL Investment Management President), and Karlo Biglang-Awa (COL Fund Source Head of Customer Experience)
Recorded on January 30, 2026
Introduction [0:00]
2025 Outlook Recap [5:00]
2026 Global Market Outlook [10:41]
Assessing the AI Bubble Risk [17:33]
Optimizing Fixed Income Returns [52:27]
Key Macro & Geopolitical Risks [57:46]
High Conviction Global Market Playbook [1:03:12]
Key Takeaways for the Global Outlook [1:05:15]
Global Investing Guide: Globalizing your portfolios [1:07:08]
Trends, Risks, Opportunities & Top Fund Picks[1:10:06]
Investment Opportunities [1:30:16]
Investing Principles to Remember [1:32:53]
Q&A Portion [1:34:54]
Questions on Market Outlook & Global Macro [1:35:10]
Questions on Portfolio Construction & Asset Allocation [1:41:47]
Questions on AI as an Investment Theme [1:43:38]
Questions on Access, Platforms, & Practical Investing [1:46:56]
Effect of cut-off times & market holidays on global fund transactions? [1:55:26]
How does CSG fund manage drawdowns during periods of market stress? [1:56:29]
Common mistakes of first-time global investors? [1:57:29]
How do tech giants generate revenue & measure ROI for AI investments? [1:59:43]
When is the best time to buy a money market fund? [2:02:45]
Key Takeaways [2:05:10]
#COLFinancial #COLoutlook #globalmarkets
Disclaimers: Securities recommended, offered or distributed by COL Financial Group, Inc. are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Past business performance is not indicative of and does not represent future returns. Although the information in this report has been obtained from and is based upon sources believed to be reliable, COL does not guarantee its accuracy, timeliness, completeness, correctness, or fitness for any particular purpose. All opinions and estimates constitute the judgment of COL as of the date of the report and are subject to change without prior notice. This report is for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of a security. COL Financial and/or its directors, officers, employees, and agents may have investments in securities or derivatives of the companies mentioned in this report and may trade them in ways different from those discussed in this report. COL Investment Management Inc. (CMI) and the funds that it manages are subsidiaries of COL Financial Group Inc.
Mutual Funds and UITFs are not deposit products and are not insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC). Earnings are not assured and principal amount invested is exposed to risk of loss. These products cannot be sold to you unless the benefits and risks have been thoroughly explained. If you do not fully understand these products, do not purchase or invest.
For any questions, email us at helpdesk@colfinancial.com. COL is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with email address msrdsubmission@sec.gov.ph COL Global Outlook 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PfPJNu1fHYA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Standing on Solid Ground | COL Conversations with ALI & AREIT
COL Conversations with Ayala Land, Inc and AREIT, Inc
Standing on Solid Ground
Augusto Bengzon, Carol Mills, and Marvin Fausto
Recorded on August 16, 2022
🔗 To join our future COL Conversations webinars, register at http://bit.ly/COLCONsignup
- Introduction [0:00]
- ALIs overview and growth drivers [2:50]
- Macroeconomic factors that drive ALI [5:15]
- ALIs 1st half of 2022 performance highlights [12:47]
- Difference of ALI from other property developers globally [16:08]
- ALI presentation summary [18:43]
- AREIT overview [21:09]
- 2021 AREIT acquisitions [22:46]
- Effects of 2021 and 2022 property-for-share swap with ALI [23:19]
- AREITs financial performance [25:53]
- AREITs 1st half performance highlights [27:01]
- AREIT presentation summary [29:06]
- Insights on REIT investing amidst uncertainty [29:39]
- REIT benefits to investors [31:09]
- Summary [35:54]
#philippinestockmarket #AyalaLand #AREIT #COLconversations #COLFinancial Standing on Solid Ground | COL Conversations with ALI & AREIT](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QI_3JHRYaV0/mqdefault.jpg)

![Q&A Session | COL Mid-Year Market Outlook 2022
COL Mid-Year Market Outlook 2022: Riding Through A Difficult 2nd Half
Q&A Session with April Lynn Tan, CFA, Juanis Barredo, and Marvin Fausto
Recorded on July 29, 2022
Our experts answer advance questions sent in by COL clients and some live questions from attendees.
- With earnings growth vulnerable to downgrades, how bad will it be? [0:00]
- How do we make money in this down market? [2:38]
- What is the likelihood of a global recession, and how will it affect PH economy? [3:51]
- How long will this global inflation last? [7:09]
- With the new government, how do you see markets in 2023? [9:31]
- What is your take on the mining industry with the current admin? [11:14]
- What indicators should we look out for to signal the ending of the bear market? [11:53]
- How will the Dennis Uy vs BDO issue affect his stocks? [12:30]
- Are there sectors that can thrive in this poor market condition? [13:00]
- At rising interest rates, is it still good to invest in REITs? [15:50]
- What is the best strategy today? Deplow now or wait for reversal? [18:05]
- Should we buy on dip then sell on rallies, or shift to buy and hold? [19:20]
- Why did JG Summit dispose of MER shares? [20:12]
- Any speculative stocks that you can recommend? [21:49]
- Whats the reason behind the unusual US market reaction after the FED raised rates? [23:15]
- Parting words from April Tan and Juanis Barredo [27:34]
- Closing remarks and key takeaways [30:20] Q&A Session | COL Mid-Year Market Outlook 2022](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QhMTaWpPIvw/mqdefault.jpg)