Go Global with COL

Expand your reach, invest in international assets, and leverage on global growth opportunities with COL Global Funds

Widen Your Investing Horizon with Global Funds

Affordable and easy

Buy global funds for as low as P1,000, and invest your money worldwide.

Industry experts at
your service

Achieve your financial goals with industry experts in fund management by your side.

Asset variety

Discover your earning potential by choosing from the different funds that align with your goals.

Instant diversification

Manage your risks and diversify your portfolio through global funds.

How to find the right global funds for you

When choosing the right global fund for you, it’s important to answer these three questions:

  1. What are your investing goals?

    List them down as it will give you an idea what should be the purpose for each of your investments.

  2. How long do you plan to stay invested?

    Investments take time to mature. Understanding when you will need to use your money for your goals allows you to put it in investments that fit your goals’ time horizon.

  3. What kind of investment risk are you comfortable with?

    Investments also come with risks, make sure that each of your investments match the risk that you are willing to take for your goals.

Global funds available through COL

How to buy funds through COL

Investing in Global Funds is easy and affordable through your COL account.

Go global with COL

All you need in one stop

Explore the diverse selection of 20 global funds from renowned investment companies on COL.

Convenient and accessible

With just a click on your screen, you can buy global funds from no matter where you are, using your COL account.

Free of fees

No additional fees when buying global funds from your COL account.

Auto-investing

Go on autopilot—set a schedule and automate your fund investments so you don’t forget to invest.

Guidance

Confidently choose the right global funds for you with COL’s supporting expert research.

About COL Financial

COL Financial is the Philippines’ leading online stockbroker, trusted by over half a million customers today.

COL was founded on the idea that Every Filipino Deserves to be Rich, and 25 years later, we remain true to our mission of serving the Filipino investor by giving them the tools, guidance, and resources they need to invest with confidence.

 FAQs

  • Global funds are mutual funds or unit investment trust funds (UITFs) that invest in a diversified portfolio of securities from different countries around the world. These funds allow investors to access international markets and gain exposure to global economies, and industries.

  • Depending on the type of fund, a global fund invest in equities, bonds, other assets, or a combination of those.

    The specific investments vary depending on the fund's strategy, but they can include stocks of companies from various regions (e.g., U.S., Europe, Asia) and sectors (e.g., technology, healthcare), as well as international government or corporate bonds.

    • The typical fee involves a management fee that is charged by the fund manager for managing the fund.

    • Management fees are usually between 1.15%-1.75% for funds that invest overseas.

    • When you buy funds through COL, you won’t be charged any commission fees, sales load, or front-end load—this means your money will be invested in full when you buy a fund.

    • However, please note that some funds may charge an early redemption fee (usually 1%) if you sell the fund within a certain time period. We encourage you to check your chosen fund’s details to be aware of any such fees.

  • No, because the funds offered in COL are all peso-denominated funds.

    Do take note however that since these funds invest using peso, performance of the funds are also affected by currency exchange.

  • Investing in global funds can provide diversification in terms of asset classes and exposure to international markets. However, there will also be risks that you need to consider. Aside from the typical risks associated with investing, global investing is also affected by:

    Currency risk: Investments denominated in foreign currencies expose you to exchange rate fluctuations potentially affecting returns.

    Country risk: Global funds can invest in numerous countries outside which could have small and large impacts to the global fund.