MANILA, Philippines — With May being the mother’s month, there’s hardly a better time to refect on the lessons our mothers have imparted to us. I, for one, am certainly no exception. My journey in the financial world trust fund manager by day, retail investor by night has certainly been influenced by none other than my dear mother.
Back when I was a child, when she once told me that the greatest things always came from humble beginnings. So when it came time for me to dive into the world of business and finance, I had to work hard, save money, and spend way less than I would have wanted to.
My mother always encouraged me to grow my money in another way investing. My investing journey started out with local blue chip companies in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE): San Miguel Corporation, Philippine National Bank, Meralco and so much more. To expand my portfolio, I looked into international brand names like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Google, Starbucks and Mastercard by using eToro, a global multi-asset investment platform that allows people from all over the world to invest in international stocks.
Of course, my mother has always remained supportive in my time as an investor and taught me that it’s never too late to start investing. Just as my mother influenced me, I too, hope to in?uence others.
Our mothers’ impact on our lives is undeniable. Without their guidance, most of us wouldn’t be where we are today. Listen and take heed of the advice they tell you — I did, and I turned out all the better for it.