Investment Ideas: April 24, 2025
Here are our latest picks and calls to help you create your ideal investment portfolio.

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Here is our report for today, April 24, 2025, with some insights into various investment opportunities.
Here are some key highlights:
- Bond Market Overview: Yields for dollar-denominated bonds range from 4.454% to 5.027%, covering maturities from 2028 up to 2030. Meanwhile, peso-denominated bonds offer higher returns, ranging from 5.730% to 6.090%, with tenors extending from 2027 to 2032.
- Stock Recommendations: We maintain an OVERWEIGHT rating on a large Philippine bank for its robust lending growth and high dividend yield. A food service company is rated NEUTRAL due to challenges in its overseas units. Meanwhile, branded liquor producer is rated UNDERWEIGHT amid declining demand and potential export hurdles.
- Spotlight: The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund delivered a 23.7% YoY NAV return