Retail investors with a GCash account get a new place to park money starting today. Arthaland Corporation's follow-on offering of preferred shares opened September 14 on GStocks PH, the stock-trading feature inside the GCash app, at ₱500 per share — with stated dividend rates of up to 7.8105% a year. The offer period runs to September 18 under the announced schedule, per GizGuide.
The offer at a glance
| Detail | Series G (ALCPG) | Series H (ALCPH) |
|---|
| Price per share | ₱500 | ₱500 |
| Stated dividend rate | 7.3260% per year | 7.8105% per year |
| Offer period | September 14–18, 2026 | September 14–18, 2026 |
| Where to subscribe | GStocks PH in the GCash app | GStocks PH in the GCash app |
| Broker | AB Capital Securities Inc. | AB Capital Securities Inc. |
Arthaland is a Philippine property developer focused on sustainable buildings, listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker ALCO. This is a follow-on offering — additional shares from an already-listed company — and the stated dividend rates are subject to the terms and conditions of the offer documents.
How to subscribe through GCash
Fully verified GCash users can reach the offer through the app's Invest section, where GStocks PH runs on brokerage services from AB Capital Securities Inc. The announcement carried by BusinessMirror highlights three conveniences: instant onboarding for new users, free fund transfers between the GCash wallet and the trading account with no separate bank account needed, and real-time tracking of your subscription and allocation.
"Financial inclusion is not only about more financial services. It is about creating a simpler, more rewarding experience that keeps Filipinos' needs in mind," said Winsley Bangit, group head of new businesses at Mynt, GCash's parent company.
Preferred shares, briefly explained
Preferred shares sit between a stock and a bond. Holders receive dividends at a stated rate — here, 7.3260% for Series G and 7.8105% for Series H — and get paid ahead of common shareholders when dividends are declared. They generally do not carry the price upside (or voting rights) of common shares.
Two cautions worth stating plainly. First, a stated dividend rate is not a guaranteed return: payouts still depend on the issuer declaring them, and investors carry the risks tied to the security and to Arthaland itself. Second, the offer terms — including any minimum subscription and the final schedule — are set by the official offer documents, so read those inside the app before putting money in.
Should GCash users care?
For most Filipinos, the barrier to joining a stock offering has never been interest — it has been paperwork and brokerage onboarding. Putting a ₱500-per-share offer inside an app that tens of millions already use for payments removes most of that friction, the same play GCash is making with its own record IPO set for October. A fixed-rate instrument at roughly 7.3% to 7.8% will read as attractive next to bank deposit rates, but it is an investment in a single property company, not a savings product — treat the dividend rate as a target, not a promise.
FAQ
When can I buy Arthaland preferred shares on GStocks PH?
The offer period runs September 14 to 18, 2026, under the announced schedule. Subscriptions go through GStocks PH inside the GCash app.
How much is one share?
₱500 per share, for both Series G (ALCPG) and Series H (ALCPH).
Do I need a bank account to invest?
No. Fully verified GCash users can move funds between their wallet and the GStocks PH trading account for free, with no separate bank account required.
