Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Global Portfolio: Strategies & Fund Picks | Beyond Borders: Positioning Your Portfolio for Global Growth
Recorded on August 29, 2025
Moderated by Karlo Biglang-awa, Head of Customer Experience of COL Fund Source, with Melvin Esteban, FVP and Head of Wealth Management of COL Financial, and Marvin Fausto, President of COL Investment Management
- Introduction [0:00]
- Globalizing Your Portfolios [0:28]
- COL Global Funds Universe [3:12]
- Global Double Digit Earnings growth for 2026 [4:25]
- Fund Pick: Sunlife World Equity Index Fund [7:14]
- Ride AI growth story cheaper in China [8:25]
- Fund Pick: Manulife Dragon Growth Equity Fund [10:53]
- Undervalued Philippine equities [12:28]
- Fund Pick: COL Strategic Growth Fund [13:49]
- BSP cutting rates--Bond funds in play! [15:04]
- Fund Pick: BPI ABF Phil Bond Fund [16:49]
- Investment Opportunities: Fund picks returns and thesis [17:53]
#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.
Global Portfolio: Strategies & Fund Picks | Beyond Borders: Positioning Your Portfolio for Global Growth
Recorded on August 29, 2025
Moderated by Karlo Biglang-awa, Head of Customer Experience of COL Fund Source, with Melvin Esteban, FVP and Head of Wealth Management of COL Financial, and Marvin Fausto, President of COL Investment Management
- Introduction [0:00]
- Globalizing Your Portfolios [0:28]
- COL Global Funds Universe [3:12]
- Global Double Digit Earnings growth for 2026 [4:25]
- Fund Pick: Sunlife World Equity Index Fund [7:14]
- Ride AI growth story cheaper in China [8:25]
- Fund Pick: Manulife Dragon Growth Equity Fund [10:53]
- Undervalued Philippine equities [12:28]
- Fund Pick: COL Strategic Growth Fund [13:49]
- BSP cutting rates--Bond funds in play! [15:04]
- Fund Pick: BPI ABF Phil Bond Fund [16:49]
- Investment Opportunities: Fund picks returns and thesis [17:53]
#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 Session | 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
๐ To join our future COL Conversations webinars, register at http://bit.ly/COLCONsignup
- Introduction [0:00]
- When will ALIs income go back to pre-pandemic levels? [0:30]
- ALI discusses about the large foreign investor unloading shares [10:50]
- What differentiates AREIT from other REITs? [17:48]
- How is ALI and AREIT affected by rising inflation and interest rates? [20:41]
- How does the Work-From-Home set up affect office occupancy? [27:33]
- Is there an excess supply of available office and residential spaces? [29:54]
- What are the prospects for additional infusion of assets from ALI? [33:00]
- Will the transfer of assets from ALI to AREIT make ALI less attractive? [34:14]
- How are you going to raise capital amidst the pandemic? [37:03]
- Will AREITs dividend increase this quarter? [37:42]
- Is ALI increasing its dividends next year? [38:25]
- Which one should you invest in, ALI or AREIT? [39:46]
- Does Ayala have any plans on creating industrial REITs/other REIT types? [42:07]
- How can REITs acquire more property if 90% of income is given out? [44:33]
- How are you addressing the higher residential sales cancellation rates? [45:09]
- What are AREITs future growth drivers? [46:27]
- How do you assess the current govt in helping the Real Estate industry? [47:35]
- Will ALI and AREIT have any exposure to Chinas current real estate situation? [50:34]
- ALI and AREITs closing remarks [51:29]
- Conclusion and event takeaways [52:44]
#philippinestockmarket #AyalaLand #AREIT #COLconversations #COLFinancial Q&A Session | COL Conversations with ALI & AREIT](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rpWf_75jmA8/mqdefault.jpg)
![Q&A Session | COL Conversations with ALTER
COL Conversations with Alternergy Holdings Corp.
Harnessing Natures Power
Vince Perez, Gerry Magbanua, and Charles Ang
Recorded on March 13, 2023
๐ To join our future COL Conversations webinars, register at http://bit.ly/COLCONsignup
- Introduction [0:00]
- As a former energy secretary, how does your previous experience with the government impact ALTER? [00:29]
- Can you explain the Triple Play? How exactly does it benefit ALTER? [02:16]
- What is your view on power rates? Is there a risk of power rates going down? [05:28]
- How are you different from other renewable energy stocks and whats your competitive advantage? [06:57]
- How concerned are you with the other renewable energy players that are seemingly expanding also very aggressively? In the next 3 to 5 years, do you think theres a potential over saturation of the market? [09:26]
- Whats your financing strategy to fund the 1GW expansion? What comfortable level of D/E is the management currently looking at? [11:09]
- How big is your CAPEX requirement for Tanay Wind and Alabat Island Wind projects? Do you need to raise further equity capital in the next 1 - 2 years? [12:15]
- Questions on Renewable Energy: (1) What are the hindrances in adopting alternative energy for most Philippine communities? (2) What is the current regulatory environment? Are there assured tariff rates to support RE development? How easy is it to get ERC approvals? [15:02]
- IPO Questions: (1) What can you say about ALTERs pricing which according to many trading social media communities is overpriced? (2) Does the IPO have a stab fund? What is the dividend policy? [18:38]
- When will your offshore wind projects come online? Are you also investing in BESS? [22:40]
- How do you protect or lessen the damages of your portfolios in case of any natural calamities? [23:35]
- Are there further acquisitions of additional stakes in associate companies to obtain a controlling stake being considered by management within this year or the next 3 years? Or will management prioritize expansion through additional greenfield projects? [24:50]
- Whats the background of the institutional investors that are interested in Alternergy? Are they subject to any lock-up? [25:46]
- What is your estimated market share when it comes to the total renewable power generation / requirement of the country? [26:32]
- Closing remarks [27:50]
#philippinestockmarket #Alternergy #COLconversations #COLFinancial Q&A Session | COL Conversations with ALTER](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s4OL9egh6Ek/mqdefault.jpg)


![PHs First Renewable Energy REIT | COL Conversations CREIT
COL Conversations with Citicore Energy REIT Corp.
PHs First Renewable Energy REIT
Oliver Tan and Marvin Fausto
Recorded on February 2, 2022
๐ To join our future COL Conversations webinars, register at http://bit.ly/COLconversationsevents
- Introduction [0:00]
- CREIT IPO Overview [3:26]
- CREIT Lease Framework Structure [4:18]
- CREITs Key Investment Highlights [6:24]
#philippinestockmarket #CREIT #COLconversations #COLFinancial PHs First Renewable Energy REIT | COL Conversations CREIT](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sWn0Xuv3YS4/mqdefault.jpg)
![Tech Spotlight with Juanis Barredo: SCC, SPNEC, ALI, TEL, GLO, MPI, MONDE, DMC, BDO, JFC
Tech Spotlight with Juanis Barredo
COL Clients Top 10 Most Traded Stocks in the Past Month
Recorded on April 21, 2023
- Introduction [00:00]
- SCC: Semirara Mining and Power Corporation [00:40]
- SPNEC: SP New Energy Corporation [02:03]
- ALI: Ayala Land, Inc. [03:37]
- TEL: PLDT Inc. [04:26]
- GLO: Globe Telecom Inc. [05:15]
- MPI: Metro Pacific Investments Corporation [06:23]
- MONDE: Monde Nissin [08:33]
- DMC: DMCI Holdings Inc. [10:57]
- BDO: BDO Unibank Inc. [11:48]
- JFC: Jollibee Foods Corporation [15:00]
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 Financial is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. For any questions and concerns, send us a message at helpdesk@colfinancial.com.
#colfinancial #philippinestockmarket
- Tech Spotlight with Juanis Barredo: SCC, SPNEC, ALI, TEL, GLO, MPI, MONDE, DMC, BDO, JFC](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t53CRFHJZm8/mqdefault.jpg)

![Q&A Session | COL Market Outlook 2023
COL Market Outlook: The Way Forward
Q&A Session with Charles Ang, April Tan, and Juanis Barredo
Recorded on January 27, 2023
- Introduction [0:00]
- If a recession happens to the US, what will happen to our market? [0:18]
- What are the prospects for the Philippines with the reopening of the Chinese economy? [02:53]
- What is your outlook for the Peso/Dollar exchange rate for 2023? [03:56]
- If the inflation continues, will the PH stock market still rally? [05:24]
- Whats your outlook for stock market this year and what can ignite a strong bull scenario for the PSEi [10:03]
- Which sectors and stocks are your top picks for 2023 and why? [16:53]
- Whatโs COLโs opinion on the recommendation to go fixed income & lessen equity exposure given the macro environment? [20:32]
- What is the best investing strategy? [23:50]
- Which stocks will be involved in the MSCI rebalancing? [25:49]
- Whats the greatest risk for the market in 2023? [26:18]
- Which industry will strive during a recession? [27:23]
- Are we still looking at a recession given the high US GDP rate? [28:19]
- What is the current stage/cycle of the Philippine stock market? [30:31]
- What are your thoughts on REITs? [31:36]
- What do you think will signal a reversal for the rally of equity markets? [34:40]
- How durable is the formation of a golden cross in signaling a reversal of a trend? [35:52]
- What are your insights on the mining industry with the EV and renewable industry booming? [37:34]
- What are your view on mutual funds? [39:20]
- The PSEi Elliott Review: A Truncated 5th Wave [18:21]
- The PSEi Rally: Overstretched and due for a correction [19:52]
- Summary [21:43]
- PSEi strategy: What to expect and what to do [24:06]
- The PSEi Underpinnings [25:02]
- Trading ideas: Financial and consumer-related stocks [26:17]
- PSEi members short-term action targets and stops [28:00]
- Technical Analysis concluding remarks [29:00]
#COLFinancial #COLmarketoutlook #philippinestockmarket Q&A Session | COL Market Outlook 2023](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tQtGKHfM1MU/mqdefault.jpg)
![Q&A | Mid-Year Global Outlook 2026
Q&A | Mid-Year Global Outlook 2026
Moderated by Karlo Biglang-Awa, Head of Customer Experience - COL Fund Source
Featuring Melvin Esteban, FVP & Head of Wealth Management - COL Financial, andMarvin Fausto, President of COL Investment Management, CIO of COL Wealth Management
Recorded on July 30, 2026
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โฒ TIMESTAMPS
Questions on Macro Matters [0:06]
Questions on Tech and AI [13:02]
Questions on Other Thematic Ideas [20:26]
Questions on Portfolio Strategy [23:55]
Questions on Managing Risks and Volatility [27:50]
LIVE Q&A Session [30:09]
#COLFinancial #COLoutlook #philippinestockmarket
Disclaimers: 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 | Mid-Year Global Outlook 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tT6SATS_IbY/mqdefault.jpg)
![Local Fixed Income Outlook | COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit 2023
COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit: Embracing Uncertainty
Local Fixed Income Outlook and Q&A Session
Recorded on June 22, 2023
Local Fixed Income Outlook by Ritchie Teo, CFA:
- Introduction [0:00]
- Inflation has been decelerating locally and in the US [02:10]
- US core inflation slow to come down and Fed to be data dependent before thinking of hiking again [03:16]
- US Recession probability has further increased [04:19]
- Local growth remained strong and minimal cut being priced locally [05:34]
- Risks to SunLife Investment Managements local market view [07:01]
- Summary and strategy [9:59]
Q&A Session:
- Can we really expect the Fed to remain with that 2% inflation target or maybe expect a more realistic 3% level? Why is inflation so important when were talking about fixed income? [13:32]
- Because the stock market has remained bearish, contrary to expectations, does it make sense to shift cash to fixed income? [17:43]
- As an investor, how do we improve our strategy in investing with this market situation? Is it good to start investing again in this time? [21:11]
- Can you apply the peso cost averaging strategy in buying bond funds? [23:49]
- With US Fed recent intention to hike rates now, how will the Philippines be affected by this? [26:17]
- What would you recommend between preferred shares and fixed income today? [28:56]
- Is it better to get fixed income assets for the short term or long term right now? [31:19]
- Whats your forecast for PHP/USD exchange rate given interest rate movements? [33:43]
- Is it okay to focus on REITs as my fixed income for my portfolio instead of bonds? [34:40]
- Closing remarks [37:02]
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 SECโs Markets and Securities Regulation Department at msrd_covid19@sec.gov.ph
#COLFinancial #philippinestockmarket #COLfundsource Local Fixed Income Outlook | COL Multi-Asset Investing Summit 2023](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tqy2rDkhV0k/mqdefault.jpg)