Joan Marie Batara

Part of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. is an online trading platform that allows users to trade stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts, and other investment products. The company is based in Makati, Philippines and offers a range of services including online stock trading, research reports, market education, and seminars. First Metro Securities Brokerage provides users with advanced tools and features such as conditional orders and a consolidated portfolio view. The Filipino company also offers a one-stop-shop for leading funds with Fundsmart, which allows users to invest in over 70 dollar and peso mutual funds and uitfs.