EPHE - EPHE: A Promising Prospect In A Tense Neighborhood

2024-03-17 05:59:37 ET

Summary

• The Philippines is an interesting investment prospect due to its dynamic economy, young population, and proximity to Asian markets.
• As tensions in the South China Sea escalate, the US/Philippines relationship is strengthening, which could be a boon for equity markets.
• For investors with the intention of a single country allocation within the region, the iShares MSCI Philippines ETF is a good option.

Endowed with an abundance of natural resources and convenient positioning to major Asian markets, the potential of the Philippines is enviable. The Philippines is a unique amalgam situated in the Western Pacific; the archipelago of over 100 million endured four centuries of colonial rule, first by the Spanish, then by Americans, until 1946 when it gained independence. Although the footprint of these influences remains, the Philippines has emerged as a distinct market, and something that would behoove investors to learn more about....

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