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The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (Filipino: Pamilihang Sapi ng Pilipinas; PSE: PSE) is the national stock exchange of the Philippines. The exchange was created in 1992 from the merger of the Manila Stock Exchange and the Makati Stock Exchange. Including previous forms, the exchange has been in operation since 1927. The PSE's headquarters is located at the Philippine Stock Exchange Tower, located along the One Bonifacio High Street complex in Bonifacio Global City.[4]
Key Information
The Philippine Stock Exchange is currently owned and managed by The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., a company that is also listed on the exchange (PSE: PSE), which is responsible for managing the entire stock exchange, and currently has a total of 285 listed companies.[5] The main index for the PSE is the PSE Composite Index (PSEi) composed of thirty (30) listed companies. The selection of companies in the PSEi is based on a specific set of criteria ranging from total capitalization to minimum number of stockholders upon its planned listing.[6] There are also six additional sector-based indices. The PSE is overseen by a 15-member board of directors, co-chaired by José T. Pardo and José E. Divina.
History
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On February 3, 1936, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it had "relinquished control of the Manila Stock Exchange."[8]
The Philippine Stock Exchange was formed on December 23, 1995, from the merger of the Manila Stock Exchange (MSE) (established on August 12, 1927, based on Muelle de la Industria, Binondo, Manila) and the Makati Stock Exchange (MkSE) (established on May 15, 1963, based in the Makati Central Business District, within Ayala Tower One). Both exchanges traded the same stocks of the same companies.
In June 1998, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted the PSE a "Self-Regulatory Organization" (SRO) status, which meant that the bourse can implement its own rules and establish penalties on erring trading participants (TPs) and listed companies.
In 2001, the PSE was transformed from a non-profit, non-stock, member-governed organization into a shareholder-based, revenue-earning corporation headed by a president and a board of directors and on December 15, 2003, listed its own shares on the exchange (traded under the ticker symbol PSE).
On March 28, 2022, The Philippine Stock Exchange launched the PSE Thematic Index Series, with two new indices, namely PSE Dividend Yield Index, and PSE MidCap Index.
Record values
[edit]| Category | All-Time Highs | |
|---|---|---|
| Closing | 9,058.62 | Monday, January 29, 2018 |
| Intraday | 9,078.37 | Monday, January 29, 2018 |
Business
[edit]On January 4, 1993, the former Manila Stock Exchange started the computerization of its operations using the Stratus Trading System (STS) with a company called Equicom. On June 15, the former Makati Stock Exchange adopted the MakTrade trading system. Both systems were linked on March 25, 1994, to produce a One Price-One Market exchange. Two years later, on November 13, 1995, the implementation of the Unified Trading System (UTS) allowed the use of a single-order-book system on a MakTrade software where all the orders are posted and matched in one computer. They have nearly 10,000 employees.
In October 2004, the Securities Clearing Corporation of the Philippines (SCCP), a clearing and settlement agency for depository eligible trades, became a wholly owned subsidiary of the PSE. The SCCP acts as the settlement coordinator and risk manager for broker transactions as well as administrator of the trade guaranty fund.
In 2005, the PSE adopted an online daily disclosure system (ODiSy) to improve the transparency of listed companies and ensure full, fair, timely and accurate disclosure of material information from all listed companies. The ODiSy provides a 24/7 online system access for the submission of all types of disclosures.
On July 26, 2010, the PSE launched its new trading system, PSEtrade, which replaced the MakTrade system. The system was acquired from the New York Stock Exchange.
On June 22, 2015, the PSE launch its new trading system, the PSEtrade XTS, which will replace the PSEtrade system acquired from the New York Stock Exchange. The new trading system will be acquired from the NASDAQ.
In 2016, The Marquee Awards of Alpha Southeast Asia magazine recognized PSE as the Best Stock Market in Southeast Asia for the year 2015.[9] The Alpha Southeast Asia, Named PSE Again as the Best Stock Market in Southeast Asia in 2017, for 4 Times in 5 Years.
In 2019, The PSE has introduced a new index that will help track the overall returns of the main index, The Total Return Index (PSEi TRI), as part of the efforts to create a broader investor base for the market.[10]
Record highs
[edit]On March 2, 2012, the PSE Composite hits 5,000 mark the highest record close. Furthermore, on December 12, 2012, almost ten months after, it neared the 5,800 mark closing in 6,000 near the end of the year.
On January 7, 2013, the PSE Composite gets to all-time record at 6,000 mark. In March it again broke another record by ending the trading day at 6,847.47 after Fitch Group upgraded the Philippines for the first time to investment grade status .[11] On May 10, 2013, it achieved its 29th record close for the year closing at 7,262.38, surpassing the previous record of 7,215.35 on May 3. On May 15, 2013, the PSEi hit its 30th all-time high of 7403.65 and ending the day at 7,392.2. However, the tapering by the Federal Reserves in the United States caused the PSEi to end at 5,889.83.
On April 6, 2015, the PSE Composite the 8,000 mark and closes on another record by ending the trading day at 8,053.74. In 4 days it broke another record by ending the trading day at 8,127.48.
On January 26, 2018, PSEi breached through 9000 for the first time, ending at 9,041.20, up by 42.03 points, or 0.47%.[12]
Current trading floors
[edit]Trading on the PSE pre-opens at 9:00 A.M.; opens at 9:30 A.M.; is in recess between 12:00 and 1:00 P.M.; pre-closes at 3:15 P.M.; in run-off from 3:20 P.M.; and closes at 3:30 P.M.[13]
The unified trading floor's final location was the Philippine Stock Exchange Tower (PSE Tower), the new headquarters of the PSEi, located in One Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, replacing the two trading floors in Metro Manila: one at its headquarters at the PSE Plaza Ayala Triangle, Ayala Tower One in the Makati Central Business District (Makati Stock Exchange); and one at the Philippine Stock Exchange Centre (Tektite Towers), Ortigas Center in Pasig (Manila Stock Exchange).[14][15][16][17]
However, the Philippine Stock Exchange permanently closed its trading floor in Bonifacio Global City on Friday, June 24, 2022; it would start floor-less trading the following Monday, June 27, 2022. PSE made the decision following the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021; according to the organization, the pandemic and the lockdowns proved that off-site transactions can be made, thus making the existence of a trading floor moot. PSE also said that the closure of the trading floor was done to embrace digitalization.[18][19][20]
Indices and components
[edit]The PSE has eight constituent indices:
- PSE All Shares Index (ALL)
- PSE Composite Index (PSEi)
- PSE Dividend Yield Index (PSE DivY)
- PSE MidCap Index (PSE MidCap)
- PSE Financials Index (FIN)
- PSE Holding Firms Index (HDG)
- PSE Industrial Index (IND)
- PSE Mining and Oil Index (M-O)
- PSE Property Index (PRO)
- PSE Services Index (SVC)
- PSE Total Returns Index (TRI)[10]
- PSE SME Sector (SME)
The PSEi is the main index of the PSE, while the All Shares Index is the broader index of the exchange. The remaining six indices are sector indices based on a company's main source of revenue. Although listed in an index, companies are listed on the PSE under the First Board, Second Board or the Small and Medium Enterprises Board based on market capitalization.
As of March 28, 2022,[update] the Philippine Stock Exchange has 281 listed companies with a total market capitalization of Php18.25 trillion. There are 126 active trading participants registered at the PSE.[21] The PSE also offers Exchange Traded Funds through the First Metro Philippine Equity Exchange Traded Fund, Inc., and also has various REIT companies listed in the exchange's property index.[22]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ See "History" tab at http://www.pse.com.ph/corporate/home.html
- ^ a b "PSE draws 2023 to a close". The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE.
- ^ "THE PHILIPPINE STOCK MARKET END-DECEMBER 2023" (PDF).
- ^ Visconti, Katherine (June 28, 2012). "Ayala unveils 'biggest investment' in one area". RAPPLER.
- ^ "Company List". edge.pse.com.ph.
- ^ "IPO Listing Requirements". The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. — PSE.
- ^ "Global Stock Market Hours & Holidays – NYSE, NASDAQ – Stock Street". Stock Street. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ "SEC Ends Control of Manila Stock Market; San Francisco Mining Obtains Registration". The New York Times. New York City, New York. February 4, 1936. p. 31. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ^ "PSE named 2015 best stock exchange in Southeast Asia". Rappler. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ a b "Bourse operator to introduce PSE total return index". BusinessWorld. February 3, 2019.
- ^ Dumlao, Ubac, Remo (March 28, 2013). "Early Easter gift for PH". Retrieved March 28, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "PSEi breaks 9000 barrier for the first time". Rappler. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ^ "PSE extends pre-close period". philstar.com.
- ^ "PSE starts trading in new headquarters". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ Pastrana, David. "Philippine Stock Exchange BGC: A Brand New Home for Stock Trading". kmcmaggroup.com. KMC MAG Group. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Philippine Stock Exchange BGC | BGC Office for Rent".
- ^ "The Philippine Stock Exchange Tower in BGC: 8 Things to Know". Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "Philippine Stock Exchange bids farewell to trading floor, migrates to digital". Rappler. June 24, 2022.
- ^ "Stock exchange permanently closes trading floor in Taguig". Philstar.com. Philstar. June 26, 2022.
- ^ "'Technology finally prevailed': PSE shuts trading floor as brokers shift to remote sites". ABS CBN News. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc".
- ^ "2022: Not a good year for stocks". Manila Bulletin.
External links
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Media related to Philippine Stock Exchange at Wikimedia Commons- Philippine Stock Exchange
- PSE Academy
- Listing and Disclosure Rules
Philippine Stock Exchange
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Origins as Manila Stock Exchange
The Manila Stock Exchange (MSE) was established on August 8, 1927, during the American colonial period, by five businessmen—W. Eric Little, Gordon W. Mackay, John J. Russell, Frank W. Wakefield, and W.P.G. Elliot—who sought to formalize stock trading in the Philippines.[2] Trading initially operated informally from a brokerage firm before the exchange leased dedicated office space in 1930, with a primary focus on shares of mining and oil companies, driven by the sector's prominence in the colonial economy.[2] By the 1930s, activity boomed as listings expanded to approximately 30 companies across mining, agriculture, banking, insurance, and industrial sectors, reflecting broader economic diversification efforts under colonial administration.[8] Operations were severely disrupted by World War II, with the MSE suspending activities during the Japanese occupation (1942–1945) amid widespread destruction and economic collapse. Trading resumed in 1945 following the liberation of Manila, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reactivated that year to enable the exchange's operations amid efforts to finance post-war reconstruction through equity listings; by the end of 1945, 14 companies were listed across banking, industrial, insurance, mining, and sugar sectors, and by 1947, the number of brokers had grown to 33, though only 20 remained active.[9] This resumption positioned the MSE as a vital mechanism for channeling capital into recovery efforts, supporting infrastructure and industrial revival in the newly independent nation.[10] In the post-war decades, the MSE experienced steady growth, particularly from the 1950s onward, as it expanded beyond mining to incorporate more industrial stocks, exemplified by the launch of the Industrial Share Average index in 1958 to track these emerging listings.[2] By the 1960s and 1970s, prominent industrial firms such as San Miguel Corporation and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company joined the roster, diversifying the market while mining shares continued to dominate over half of all listings.[9] The exchange's role in post-independence financing was crucial for economic reconstruction, though its development was constrained by speculative practices and a shallow pool of investors. In the 1960s, operational frictions led to the brief emergence of a rival venue, the Makati Stock Exchange, founded in 1963 and operational by 1965.[9] The 1970s brought challenges from the global oil crisis, which strained the Philippine economy through inflation and reduced investment, further highlighting the MSE's limited depth compared to bank-dominated financing and slowing equity market expansion.[9] Despite these pressures, the exchange sustained its function as a platform for capital mobilization, underscoring its foundational importance in the nation's financial evolution up to the late 20th century.[11]Merger and Formation of PSE
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) was formed on December 23, 1992, through the unification of the Manila Stock Exchange (MSE) and the Makati Stock Exchange (MkSE) via a joint declaration issued by both entities.[2][11] The PSE was officially incorporated on July 14, 1992, by a group of key incorporators including Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and its first general membership meeting occurred on March 20, 1993.[2] The merger was driven by the need to address fragmented trading across the two rival exchanges, which had operated independently for nearly three decades amid pre-merger rivalries over market leadership and operations.[11] Regulatory pressures from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which proposed unification by mid-1992, combined with the push for a single national exchange to support broader economic goals, accelerated the process.[12] This unification aligned with the early 1990s economic liberalization efforts under President Fidel V. Ramos, who viewed the merger as a condition for securing loans from institutions like the Asian Development Bank to modernize the capital markets.[10][13] Initial challenges included integrating disparate rules, memberships, and trading operations, compounded by historical animosity between the exchanges that delayed negotiations over logistics such as facility locations.[11][14] Trading initially continued at separate floors in Manila and Makati, with a computerized link established by early 1994 to match transactions and share prices across sites.[15] The first major post-merger reform came with the adoption of the Unified Trading System on November 13, 1995, which introduced a single-order-book system using MakTrade software to centralize order posting and matching.[2]Key Milestones and Modernization
Following the merger that formed the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) in 1992, the organization achieved significant regulatory autonomy when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted it Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) status on June 29, 1998, empowering the PSE to oversee market surveillance, listing rules, and enforcement independently.[2] This milestone enhanced the exchange's operational efficiency and credibility amid post-merger consolidation efforts. In December 2003, the PSE marked a pivotal step toward self-capitalization by listing its own shares on the exchange via introduction on December 15, under the ticker symbol PSE, with shares opening at P100 and closing at P200 after reaching a high of P252.50.[2] This demutualization, mandated by the Securities Regulation Code, transformed the PSE from a member-owned entity to a publicly traded corporation, broadening its investor base and aligning incentives with market performance.[16] The PSE navigated the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis with relative resilience compared to regional peers, as the PSE Index (PSEi) plummeted from a 1997 peak of 3,448 to around 1,000 by early 1998 due to capital outflows and contagion effects, but rebounded with increased trading activity by 1999 through supportive monetary policies and foreign exchange interventions by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.[17] Similarly, during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, the PSEi experienced a sharp 9.3% drop on September 16, 2008, following Lehman Brothers' collapse, contributing to a 45% annual decline, yet the exchange adapted by leveraging its SRO framework for enhanced risk monitoring and benefiting from the Philippines' limited exposure to subprime assets, facilitating a quicker recovery with the index surpassing pre-crisis levels by 2010.[18] Advancing thematic investing, the PSE launched its Thematic Index Series on March 28, 2022, introducing the PSE Dividend Yield Index—focusing on high-dividend-paying companies—and the PSE MidCap Index for mid-sized firms, with initial base values of 1,708.56 and 1,195.10, respectively, to cater to diversified investor preferences.[19] These indices built on earlier plans for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-integrated benchmarks, reflecting growing demand for sustainable and yield-oriented products. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the PSE's full digital transition, culminating in the permanent closure of its physical trading floor on June 24, 2022, shifting entirely to virtual operations via the PSEtrade platform to ensure continuity and resilience in remote trading environments.[20] As of 2025, the PSE has intensified sustainability reporting initiatives, launching the "ESG 101: A Reporting Guidebook" on January 14 to assist listed companies in disclosing non-financial metrics aligned with SEC templates and international standards like the UN's ESG reporting model.[21] Concurrently, the exchange has forged international partnerships, including an enhanced technological collaboration with Nasdaq announced on May 22 for trading system upgrades, a memorandum of understanding with the Taipei Exchange on June 10 for cross-market cooperation, and a joint investor outreach program with Bloomberg launched on September 4 to amplify global visibility of Philippine equities and sustainability efforts.[22][23][24]Organizational Structure and Governance
Leadership and Management
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is led by Chairman José T. Pardo, an independent director who was re-elected to the position in July 2025 for the 2025-2026 term.[25] Pardo oversees the strategic direction of the exchange, ensuring alignment with market development goals and corporate governance standards.[26] As President and Chief Executive Officer, Ramon S. Monzon has served since May 2017, bringing extensive finance experience from roles in auditing, banking, and capital markets, including prior positions at SGV & Co. and the Bank of the Philippine Islands, supported by his CPA certification and MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.[27] Monzon drives operational efficiency, market expansion, and regulatory compliance as the exchange's chief executive.[28] The PSE Board of Directors consists of 15 members, including one president-director (Monzon), up to five broker representatives, at least five independent directors, and at least four issuer representatives, elected annually to provide balanced oversight from diverse stakeholder perspectives.[25] This composition ensures expertise in finance, law, and business, with independent directors like Pardo enhancing impartial decision-making on key issues such as market integrity and risk.[29] Key board committees support governance and oversight, including the Corporate Governance Committee, which reviews and recommends policies on ethical conduct, board performance, and compliance with the PSE Manual on Corporate Governance to foster transparency and accountability.[30] The Audit and Related Party Transactions Committee oversees financial reporting, internal audits, and transaction approvals to mitigate conflicts and ensure fiscal responsibility.[30] Additionally, the Risk Management Committee identifies and manages operational and market risks, contributing to the stability of trading activities.[30] The PSE operates from its headquarters at PSE Tower, located at 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, which has served as the central hub since trading commenced there in 2013.[31] The organization employs approximately 180 staff members across divisions focused on trading operations, company listings, market surveillance via its subsidiary Capital Markets Integrity Corporation, and regulatory compliance.[32]Regulatory Framework
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) operates as a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) under Republic Act No. 8799, the Securities Regulation Code (SRC) of 2000, which authorizes it to formulate and implement internal rules governing fair and efficient securities trading, subject to approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).[33] This SRO status enables the PSE to monitor compliance among listed companies and trading participants, impose sanctions for violations, and maintain market integrity without direct government intervention in routine operations.[34] The primary regulatory authority over the PSE is the SEC, which provides overarching supervision, reviews PSE rules and decisions, and can revoke licenses or refer criminal matters, such as insider trading, to the Department of Justice.[34] While the SEC sets broad policy, the PSE manages day-to-day surveillance and enforcement through its Issuer Regulation Division, which oversees listing qualifications and ongoing obligations for issuers.[35] Complementing this, the Capital Markets Integrity Corporation (CMIC), a PSE affiliate established in 2011, handles surveillance of trading participants, detecting irregularities like manipulation.[36] Key regulations enforced by the PSE include its Consolidated Listing and Disclosure Rules, which mandate initial and continuing listing criteria, such as minimum public float and financial thresholds for companies seeking admission.[37] Disclosure requirements compel listed firms to report material information promptly, including financial results and significant events, to ensure transparency for investors.[37] Anti-manipulation measures prohibit practices like wash sales or spoofing, with the PSE authorized to suspend trading and endorse violations to the SEC for penalties, including fines or delisting.[34] On the international front, the PSE adheres to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation, as assessed in a 2018 World Bank review that rated the Philippine framework largely compliant in areas like market organization and enforcement.[38] It also aligns with ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) standards through regional harmonization efforts, such as mutual recognition of professional qualifications and sustainable finance guidelines.[39] As of 2025, regulatory updates include the SEC's proposed rules for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, which would mandate sustainability reporting for PSE-listed companies and large non-listed entities starting in fiscal year 2026 to promote transparent integration of ESG factors in investments.[40] Additionally, the SEC launched a regulatory sandbox in June 2025 for crypto-asset service providers, enabling pilots for digital asset innovations under supervised conditions to balance investor protection with market development.[41]Ownership and Listing Status
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) became a publicly listed corporation on December 15, 2003, trading under the ticker symbol PSE on its own platform, marking a significant step in its demutualization from a non-stock, non-profit membership organization to a for-profit entity.[42] This listing enabled broader public participation in its ownership while ensuring the exchange's shares are subject to the same regulatory standards as other listed securities. As of June 30, 2025, PSE ownership is widely dispersed among institutional investors, with no single dominant shareholder exceeding 10% stake. Institutional holders, including government funds, retirement plans, and investment corporations, collectively control about 34% of the shares, while the public owns the majority at 65.72%. The following table summarizes the major shareholders based on holdings under the Philippine Central Depository (PCD) Nominee Corporation and direct ownership:| Shareholder | Shares Held | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Float | 54,068,217 | 65.72 |
| San Miguel Corporation Retirement Plan | 7,555,200 | 9.18 |
| The First Resources Management & Securities Corp. | 7,869,635 | 9.57 |
| Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) | 6,673,201 | 8.11 |
| Banco de Oro (PLDT Retirement Fund) | 6,673,200 | 8.11 |
| Premier Capital Venture Corp. | 6,673,204 | 8.11 |
| Directors, Officers, and Management | 481,254 | 0.58 |
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