BPI Wealth, the wealth management arm of Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) announced the launch of peso-denominated share classes for two of its established global investment funds, making it easier for Filipino investors to access international markets without the complexity of purchasing or having foreign currency on hand.
For as low as Php 1000, new investors may now invest in the new peso-denominated share classes through e-Invest: https://e-invest.bpi.com.ph/, while existing UITF investors may invest through the BPI app.
Available through BPI Wealth’s digital investment onboarding platform for first-time investors, e-Invest, the lineup includes the BPI World Technology Feeder Fund, which invests in the BlackRock World Technology Fund. Through the peso share class (Class P), investors can ride the growth of some of the world’s leading technology companies, including Nvidia, Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, and Apple, while participating in long-term trends such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
The offering also includes the BPI Global Equity Fund-of-Funds, a globally diversified strategy managed by BPI Wealth that provides exposure to developed and emerging markets, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. BPI Wealth actively constructs the portfolio through multiple global investment funds with varying strategies, sets geographic exposure, and calibrates the mix based on its assessment of relative opportunities across markets. BPI Global Equity Fund-of-Funds has been recognized by the CFA Society Philippines as the country’s Best Managed Fund in the Equity (Dollar) category for nine years.
Prior to the availability of peso share class, participation has traditionally required investors to hold and invest in US dollars. By introducing peso-denominated share classes, BPI Wealth broadens participation in global equity and technology markets, making global investing more accessible for investors and enabling them to spread and grow their wealth across the world.
“At BPI Wealth, we have long been at the forefront of allowing Filipino investors to access global markets. Today, BPI Wealth offers several global investment funds in peso share classes, providing investors access to established global equity, technology, and bond income strategies through Philippine pesos,” said Maria Theresa Marcial, President and CEO of BPI Wealth.
“The introduction of peso-denominated share classes for our technology and global equity funds is another step in our commitment to democratizing investing and bringing world-class investment solutions closer to more Filipinos. Through this, investors are provided expanded options to participate in global growth opportunities, building on BPI Wealth’s existing suite of global investment solutions, while gaining exposure to leading companies and markets around the world and investing conveniently in Philippine pesos,” Marcial added.
According to Luis Antonio Zialcita, Chief Investment Officer of BPI Wealth, global markets continue to present attractive opportunities for long-term investors seeking diversification and growth.
“Global investing remains an important component of a well-diversified portfolio. Across developed and emerging markets, we continue to see opportunities driven by innovation, structural growth trends, and the resilience of leading global companies. These new peso share classes allow more Filipino investors to access those opportunities while benefiting from professional portfolio management and global diversification.”
For more information, visit BPI Wealth at https://www.bpi.com.ph/group/bpiwealth.
