EPHE: State Of Emergency, All Of ASEAN Exposed To Middle East Oil Supply

The iShares MSCI Philippines ETF trades at a low 9.6x P/E, offering relative value among ASEAN peers despite macro headwinds. EPHE is heavily indexed to International Container Terminal Services (21.4%) and financials, making it exposed to trade flows and macro conditions. High oil prices are an FX threat, as a lot of selling needs to be done to cover USD-denominated barrels. It's also a concrete economic scarcity.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 28, 2026

Price caps, taking the stairs, and short-sleeved shirts: How countries are coping with the Iran war energy shock

Countries around the world have scrambled to cope with the fallout of the energy shock from the Iran war. This comes as the Iran war stretches into its third week.

CNBC • Mar 15, 2026

Philippine Stock Exchange: 'All bets are off' if the Middle East conflict continues indefinitely

Ramon Monzon of Philippines Stock Exchange discusses the recent impact of higher energy prices for Philippines' economy and markets. He also discusses its' IPO pipeline, including Maya Bank and Gcash.

CNBC International TV • Mar 11, 2026

Hunting For Dividends: Is ASEAN Next?

ASEAN's dividend opportunity is underpinned by diverse and evolving market characteristics. The FTSE ASEAN Index, which captures the large- and mid-cap companies listed in the five ASEAN markets - Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines - has delivered a 10-year average dividend yield of 3.57%. Across multiple market cycles over the past 25 years, a back-test of the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index's strategy showed notable resilience during market downturns and lower overall volatility compared with the broader ASEAN market.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2026

EPHE: The New Year May Bring Added Opportunity

The iShares MSCI Philippines ETF is rated Buy, driven by deeply discounted valuations and an improving macroeconomic outlook. EPHE trades at a 9.3x PE, the second lowest globally and well below its historical averages, suggesting substantial upside potential. The Philippines GDP growth is forecasted at 5.4–5.7% for 2026, with strong domestic demand and accommodative monetary policy supporting the investment case.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 23, 2025

Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week: Healthcare Rules

Healthcare and biotech led last week's winners, with EPHE, BBC, HELX, XHS and SURI topping ETF gains as markets slid on AI worries and Fed uncertainty.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 24, 2025

EPHE: One Of The World's Cheapest Markets Looks Attractive

iShares MSCI Philippines ETF stands out as a compelling value play amid globally stretched valuations. U.S. and other developed markets appear fully priced, while emerging markets, especially the Philippines, offer attractive P/E ratios. EPHE provides exposure to the Philippines, currently one of the world's cheapest markets by P/E, suggesting strong relative value.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2025

EPHE: Philippine Equities Are Inexpensive, While H2 Looks More Promising (Rating Upgrade)

Philippines' macro backdrop is improving, with accelerating GDP growth, easing inflation, and supportive monetary policy likely to boost EPHE's prospects. EPHE offers compelling value, trading at deep discounts to peers on both earnings and cash flow, alongside a decent yield above most Asian and global markets. Industrial sector recovery and favorable export conditions further support the ETF, while technicals suggest mean reversion potential after prolonged underperformance.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2025

Best And Worst Country ETFs Since Trump 2.0

It has been 225 days since President Trump's Inauguration on January 20th, and the S&P 500 entered today up 8% since the last close before the Inauguration. Speaking of the G7, the US has been the worst market among these seven developed nations since Inauguration Day in January. Along with being the second-best performing country ETF since Inauguration Day, Vietnamhas easily been the best performer since April 8th with a gain of 77.5%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2025

Trump Sets Tariff on Philippines at 19%

President Donald Trump said the US reached an agreement with the Philippines setting a 19% tariff on the country's exports. Trump announced the deal on social media after meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, stating "The Philippines will pay a 19% Tariff" and that the countries will work together militarily.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Jul 22, 2025