The Four Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Oil Find In The Philippines

The last week of April is an amazing trading period of the month.  It’s because of the confirmed news about the oil exploration result of the Service Contract # 72 (SC72), a part of Reed or Recto Bank in the oceans of Palawan, Philippines.  Accordingly, more than 4 TCF (trillion cubic feet) of natural oil reserve is discovered in the area.  The company involved in the said feasibility study is Philex Petroleum Corporation, a sister company of Philex Mining.

Within just 2 days of trading, price per share of the company rose to more than double its previous price.  Some investors are weary if ever China will react on the said news.  The location of the reserved oil is a disputed area claimed by other nations like China, Taiwan and Japan as part of their territory.  Other speculators say that the place is safe as it was clearly belongs to the Philippine land.  The Philippine government should protect this resources as it was claimed that the more positive quantity of the oil find is 11 TCF(trillion cubic feet) which is equivalent to 291 million barrels of oil and liquid. It was reported in this news-link =  http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/04/26/12/natgas-recto-bank- enough-last-century.

More news related to this blog:

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/25478-philex-petroleum-seeks-loan-for-recto-bank-drilling

http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/04/25/philex-recto-bank-contains-at-least-4666-trillion-cubic-feet-gas-prospective/

The JustBeenPaid High Yield Investment Program & What It Is?

Have you already heard of the JustBeenPaid.com indefinitely sustainable investment program? It could be coined as a High Yield Investment Program (HYIP).  Similar programs like this in the past have permanently disappeared.  The reason is the system they are using cannot guarantee for a longer time viability of their financial activities.  JustBeenPaid.com  or  JBP has successfully corrected the glitch of other unsuccessful programs.  JBP is now paying millions of dollars daily to its members worldwide. It begins February last year. This is unlike earlier similar programs that only lasts for several months in the internet and disappears taking away the investments of its members.

If you would like to know the details and status of JBP website try to search at your favorite search engines (yahoo, google, bing, etc.) to find the reputation that it has.  You can hardly read any negative comments about the site.  Even try to search at Alexa.com on its daily statistics on web traffic is ranking higher.  It is also registered in the US Patent Office.

Let me elaborate on how this system work.

JSS-Tripler is the program "the market has been waiting for." It has no sponsoring requirements. It enables online moneymakers to earn as passive members if they don't want to recruit or sponsor. A revolutionary breakthrough makes JSS-Tripler indefinitely sustainable. It's the first high-yield program with the groundbreaking mechanism that keeps it going no matter what.

JSS-Tripler solves the problem of people who don't have the time or means to sponsor others.  JSS-Tripler Provides the Potential for Unlimited Earnings...?        

JSS-Tripler's Design Overcomes the Common Drawbacks of Other High-Yield Programs. JSS-Tripler is NOT MLM where the first people at the top make all the money and the people lower down can only earn pennies. JSS-Tripler is NOT a matrix that promises "spillover"... but the people lower down never see any spillover and mostly lose their money. (And if they do build a downline, after a while it collapses like a series of dominoes.) Daily withdrawals! JSS-Tripler is NOT a company that keeps you waiting to get paid (or worse, runs away with your money!)

JSS-Tripler is NOT a business that requires you to do any selling, create a website, build a list, or do anything most people find difficult.

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The Philippines & Indonesian Nickel Mining Industry

The recent bullish outlook of local and offshore investors to the Philippine nickel industries is at stake.  It was published early this year in various financial market news of the prohibition of the Indonesian government to sell nickel ores outside from their country. Accordingly this will take effect April, 2012. This rumor will produce bad impact to the Indonesian nickel industries. Their sales will be affected and investors will have to withdraw their investment capital from these companies.

On the other hand, the Philippine nickel miners will benefit most of the said scenario. Big corporations from china who used to buy nickel ores from their Indonesian suppliers will secure other sources. These Chinese buyers are now eyeing to get supplies from the Philippines. One reason is its approximate distance from their country.

It was observed in the Philippine stock market exchange trading sessions starting last January until recently that there was substantial growth of stock prices of the publicly listed local nickel industries.

The following companies are good ones:

Nickel Asia (NIKL)

Ni Hao Mineral Resources (NI)

Marcventures Holdings (MARC)

Mining Industry - The Catalyst of the Philippine Stock Market Growth

The recent plan of the Philippine government to create a new Executive Order or reenact the old laws on mining keeps investors on the sidelines as the president is still undecisive to sign it at present. There maybe some concerns that matters most when the said laws will favor or not with the investors. It was found out that billions of pesos was invested by the Philippine Social Security System and the Roman Catholic Church to the mining industry. What happens if these this new order is against he mining sector? The government investments will also be affected.

Here's some caption of the news recently published by the Philippine Daily Inquirer about the Philippine Stock Exchange's backing up the mining sector.

PSE backs ‘responsible mining’ framework

http://www.business.inquirer.net/48913/pse-backs-'responsible-mining'-framework

"The stock market’s advance, as an indicator of economic growth, has been supported by the mining sector. The growth of the mining and oil index by 69 percent in 2011 helped push the Philippine stock market to become the best-performing in Asia despite the uncertainties in the global environment. 

The PSE reported that in the last five years, the mining and oil sub-index registered an annual growth rate of 39 percent, much higher than the 15-percent annual expansion registered by the next best performing sector, the holding firms sector. On the other hand, the overall market grew an average 8 percent over the same period. 

This growth of the mining sector was even more pronounced in the past three years as the sector posted a compounded annual growth rate of 94 percent since 2008 when markets globally suffered significant declines, the PSE said. 

The PSE report added that the mining sector had created wealth amounting to P378 billion in the last three years, representing the 951-percent increase in the sector’s market capitalization since 2008. Meanwhile, the contribution of trades in mining stocks to total market turnover has jumped from 5.5 percent in 2008 to 14 percent in 2011.

Meanwhile, the PSE also noted that its mineral reporting requirements for listed mining firms would allow stakeholders to have access to information on the practices of listed mining firms with respect to “sustainable” and “responsible” mining.

The most valuable mining firms listed on the PSE and their respective market capitalization levels were: Philex Mining (P106 billion); Semirara Mining (P81.58 billion); Lepanto Consolidated Mining (P67.6 billion); Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. (P32 billion); Nickel Asia (P30.3 billion); Philodrill Corp. (P10.4 billion); Manila Mining (P16.3 billion); NiHao Mineral Resources (P9.5 billion); and Oriental Peninsula Resources Group (P8.9 billion). Philex and Semirara are part of the main-share PSE index, which recently breached the historic 5,000 mark."

Top Ten Tips To Successful Investing

This useful investing tips I have linked below from its original location is a good advise to all freshmen investors including me. It was posted by the management of FAMI (First Metro Asset Management Inc.) last February 22, 2012. Learn more how to unload your money to the stock market through some simple tips that will promote handsome profits to your portfolio.

Top 10 Tips to Successful Investing!

          http://fami.com.ph/?p=3244

Top 10 Tips to Successful Investing!

Here’s 10 quick tips to get you started on investing and creating your winning porfolio!


1. Start Early.

The only way you can make the most out of the limited time you have is to start early. The sooner you invest, the more time your money will have for growth. If you delay, you will almost certainly have to invest much more to achieve a similar result. Let the power of compounding work for you.

2. Keep Some Cash Aside

It is always a good idea to have some money set aside in case of emergencies. Maintaining six to nine months worth of living expenses will insulate you from a sure fire formula for investment loss – distress selling.

3. Know Your Risk Profile

What is the point of investing in the stock market if you are going to lose sleep, or a heart attack (whichever comes first) every time prices go through a rough patch. You need to be realistic about your risk appetite. An investment advisor can help you determine your tolerance for risk.

4. Never Forget About Inflation

Don’t fall into the false sense of security that very conservative investments might give you. The returns may look respectable at the start but not after you deduct the effects of inflation. Keep in mind that risk is not just about losing money. It is also about not having enough in the end.

5. Think Carefully About How Long You Can Stay Invested

If you plan to stay invested for a long period of time, say five years or more, then it is okay to get into the stock market and let your money work harder for you. But if you will need your funds very soon, you are going to be better off with low risk investments.

6. Spread Your Money Across Investments

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Depending on your goals and attitude to risk, you will probably want to spread your money across different types of investment – equities, bonds and cash. You may also want to diversify within each of these categories. An equity fund, for example, will invest your money in a variety of companies but you may want to ensure you have a range of industry sectors too.

7. Invest Regularly

Investing regularly can be a great way to build up a significant lump sum. You will also benefit from what is known as cost averaging. In this way you hardly feel the pain caused by delayed gratification since you are saving small amounts that you can easily afford.

8. Choose Your Funds Carefully

You should select investments based on your personal circumstances and goals. Don’t assume all funds investing in equities are the same – look at what a fund invests in and check if you are comfortable with its investment style and objectives. Choosing the right fund manager is nearly as important as choosing the right fund.

9. Remember That Time and Not Timing Is The Key To Successful Investing

Even the most experienced fund managers fail when it comes to timing the markets. As an investor your concern should be to have as much time as possible to stay invested. Take the long-term view and stay in a fund that you are comfortable with for as long as necessary. Successful investing is not a matter of timing but rather a matter of TIME.

10. Review Your Investment Regularly

There are a number of reasons why you might need to change your investment portfolio. Your goals might have changed over time or your resources might have changed significantly. Whatever the reason may be, your life stage will play a vital role in determining the right investment mix for you. It is prudent to review your investment once or twice a year at the very least to determine if you are still on track to hitting your goals

          

Companies With Good Fundamentals This February 2012

The month of February, 2012 is the continuation of the stock market rally in the Philippine Stock Index.  This means that the Philippine Stock Exchange index have reached its ultimate highest peak in its history. This took place last February 23, 2011 when it reaches to the 4,997.04 level.  This is because local investors as well as offshore fund managers still relies the bullish trend of the Philippine economy.

It’s good to know how the market is doing the past weeks this month.  Trending to date are oil companies because of the current tension in Iran as it recently imposed an oil embargo to some European countries.  The current oil price (as of this writing) is at US$109.77 per barrel which is seen to be the longest sustained price since January of last year. The Brent spot price is higher at US$126.65 per barrel. This will increase more in the coming weeks if problems in Iran will escalate. Recently, Bloomberg.com reported that SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is prepared to cut off Iran’s Central Bank together with its 24 banks and financial institutions to receive its financial messaging service that would possibly unable the country to use the international financial system. Read more on this link: www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-24/swift-may-expel-iran-s-central-bank-hindering-oil-payments.html

Among the Philippine oil companies currently traded with high volumes are The Philodrill Corporation, PNOC-Energy Development Corporation, Philix Petroleum, Petron Corporation and Oriental Petroleum and Meniral Corporation. EDC is a blue-chip company.

Another trending sector this month is the financial.  Most banking stocks in the country are already in the blue-chip level.  These were Banco de Oro Universal Bank, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Union Bank of the Philippines, Security Bank and Metropolitan Banking & Trust Company. Either of these companies have good price increase this month.

In the sector of mining, two good stocks were highly guarded by security traders. They are Dizon Copper Silver Mines and NiHao Mineral Resources. This two have almost tripled their trading prices in just this month. Some mining industries are still laggard as investors are on the sidelines because of the incoming new executive order on mining which will be released in the later date of February this year by the Philippine government.  This will be related to the issuing of Financial & Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) to the new mining companies that will apply business in the country. If the said agreement will favor the mining investors, possible candidate for mining that will be good to invest in are Lepanto Consolidated Mining, Philix Mining, Atlas Mining, Manila Mining, Marcventures Holding Inc., Nickel Asia and Apex Mining among others.

The recent problem regarding inadequate power supply in Mindanao is one of the latest concerned issue in the electric power companies. Aboitiz Power is the only public listed company engaged in power supply in Mindanao particularly in areas of Davao and General Santos. It is necessary for investors to put their capital here as it was observed from the last few days of trading that its price was increasing substantially.

That was the good news I have gathered this month in the investment world here in the Philippine economy. It’s up to the reader to take action and be reminded of the consumer saying “CAVEAT EMPTOR” or let the buyer beware.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) Is Rallying To Its Highest Level

The Philippine stock exchange had recently reaches to its ultimate high level at 4,756 as of January, 24, 2012. It is recorded as its all time high since its inception and may even extend its upward trend in the near future.  This scenario took place for several days starting the first trading day of the year.

One reason for this is the inclusion of PCOMP by foreign financial analysts and investors in the investment watchlist.  I have observed lots of rumors and verified news stating the good dynamics and financial stability of the Philippine economy.

Listed below are some of the good news confirming the sound financial fundamentals of the Philippine economy. The year of the dragon is really been an auspicious year in the Philippines in the field of investing and finance. To clearly understand the news-topics click on the link to read the full details of the aforementioned news.

"Strong dollar inflows will continue to support the value of the peso this year despite the volatilities in the financial markets stemming from the European debt problems, the Bangko Sentral said Friday."

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insi ... january/14

"The Philippines has the potential to become one of the top 10 countries that can greatly contribute to global growth within the decade, Goldman Sachs said.
According to the investment bank, the Philippines is among the N-11 [Next 11] economies that are likely to advance to the stage of “growth countries,” or nations that account for at least one percent of global gross domestic product.
The N-11 economies are Mexico, Korea, Indonesia, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Vietnam."

http://business.inquirer.net/40029/phil ... wth-driver

"According to the Metrobank group, the economy can grow at a faster pace of 5 percent to 6 percent this year on the back of higher government spending and robust overseas Filipino workers remittances that help drive up consumption. Their upbeat projection includes an upgrade to “investment” credit rating for the country this year. The upbeat mood is driven by what it says are robust investment inflows, strong market appetite, lower borrowing cost, liquidity and faster-than-expected capacity to pay debt."

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/opini ... -go-but-up

"The PSE Composite Index reaching a historic high close was absolutely predictable, almost inevitable. In fact, on December 14, 2011, I wrote that the market could reach 5,000 in 2012. That is only about 8 percent higher than where we are now. We can advance higher than that based on the domestic internals that are fueling this market rally."

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/opini ... e-going-up