Investing in Philippines
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: PHP · Region: Southeast Asia
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)
MIC: XPHS · Currency: PHP · Timezone: Asia/Manila
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Morning session) | 09:30–12:00 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Afternoon session) | 13:00–14:45 |
Source: https://www.pse.com.ph/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- PSE Composite Index (PSEi) — Philippine Stock Exchange (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines) — https://www.sec.gov.ph/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 18K, 22K.
Filipino gold jewellery is most often 18K or 22K (marked "750" or "916"), with 14K also seen; sourcing here is thinner than for other countries in this batch (see gaps note). (Source: Eastside Gold and Coin Exchange (gold-buyer guide to Filipino gold))
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- PSE shares are held in scripless (book-entry) form through the Philippine Depository & Trust Corp. (PDTC), rather than as physical certificates, for most retail trading. (Source: BDO Securities)
- The PSE trades in a single Monday–Friday session with a midday break rather than a continuous all-day session. (Source: TradingHours.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does Philippines have?
Philippine Stock Exchange
Who regulates investing in Philippines?
Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines)