Since its foundation in 2017, SmarTrade has been steadfast in providing world-class financial education to Filipinos willing to learn about online trading as an investment opportunity and a way to create another income stream.
In the past five years, SmarTrade has trained thousands of Filipinos by offering free learning sessions and one-on-one coaching, as well as holding roadshows in cities across the country including Cebu, Davao, and La Union. Even with the pandemic, SmarTrade found a way to continue servicing its clients by rolling out online learning sessions when everything was in lockdown.
To date, SmarTrade’s learning sessions have reached 36,332 participants from 566 locations nationwide. The company has conducted 1,069 in-person learning sessions and 547 webinars.
“We would like to see Filipinos have the financial freedom they deserve,” says Joyce Mayo, President and CEO of SmarTrade. “Our advocacy is to promote financial literacy and thereby contribute to nation-building and set many lives for more growth by having an additional income stream through online trading.
“Our role is to educate and equip Filipinos with the skills they need to make smarter trading decisions because we believe that education is the key when it comes to trading. We also partnered with ATFX, an award-winning global broker to make sure that what we teach can be carried out in the most efficient and reliable platform for our clients,” adds Mayo.
Guiding ‘SmarTraders’ in their trading journey are coaches with years of experience in the trading industry. Among them is Gab Santos, a Market Analyst with expertise in Gold, FX currency and oil; and highly-skilled in technical and fundamental analysis. He won first place at the ATFX Southeast Asia 2021 Trading Competition.
Still in line with its goal of taking part in nation-building, SmarTrade embarks on yearly relief programs, environmental preservation activities, and social welfare projects. These include the coral reef restoration in Panglao, Bohol; coastal clean-up efforts; gift-giving programs; and covid and disaster response.
Like the communities it serves, SmarTrade also takes care of its internal community, its human resource, by creating a work environment that fosters openness, transparency, and empowerment. Regular mentoring with management and health and wellness activities and seminars are among the company’s programs for the employees.
When it comes to hiring people, SmarTrade believes that equal opportunities should be given to everyone as long as they have the drive and dedication to succeed in their work, regardless of their gender, religion, or being specially abled. This is yet another way the company is able to contribute to nation-building.
“There is more to look forward to as SmarTrade gears up for bigger transformations in the years to come. SmarTrade will continue to build a fair and transparent trading community and an environment that promotes open opportunities for every learner,” says Mayo.
To know more about SmarTrade and its services, visit www.smartradeph.com.
