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About Us
A systematic approach to growing and protecting capital—across all market conditions.
WHAT DO WE DO?
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APG Partners is an investment consultancy that applies a disciplined, data-driven approach to managing equity portfolios.
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We combine quantitative analysis, systematic trading rules, and active risk management to help clients grow capital while protecting it during adverse market conditions.
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Unlike traditional fund managers that aim to track or slightly outperform a benchmark, APG is designed with a different objective: to deliver absolute returns across market cycles.
Ron Acoba
Co-founder
Ron brings over 21 years of experience in the financial markets, specializing in technical analysis and systematic trading. He holds multiple globally recognized designations, including Chartered Market Technician (CMT), Certified Financial Technician (CFTe), and Certified Technical Analyst.
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He has served as an Equity and FX Dealer at Credit Suisse and as a Fund Manager at BPI Asset Management. Ron is also a familiar voice in financial media, appearing on platforms such as ANC Market Edge, Business Roadshow, and Inquirer Business.
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At APG, Ron leads investment strategy, combining institutional experience with a disciplined, data-driven approach to market timing and portfolio construction.
Juan Patag
Co-founder
Juan has over 17 years of experience spanning both financial markets and real estate. He holds an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management and completed one of his three semesters in Switzerland, studying Strategy at the University of St. Gallen under AIM’s International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
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He is the former President and a current Director of RE/MAX Capital, and previously served as a Financial Control Officer and Investment Analyst at BPI Asset Management.
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At APG, Juan oversees back-office operations, ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of the firm’s business direction.
Ira Ganhinhin
Co-founder
Ira brings 18 years of experience in the financial markets, with deep expertise in portfolio management and trade execution.
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He previously served as a Fund Manager at BPI Asset Management and as Head of Sales Trading at COL Financial, one of the Philippines’ leading online brokerage firms.
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At APG, Ira oversees trade execution and portfolio implementation, ensuring that strategies are executed efficiently, with precision and institutional discipline.