Featured Funds
We have identified a select group of fixed income, balanced and equity funds to meet varying investor needs, many of which were recognized at the 2011 Lipper Fund Awards for delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.
Manulife Advantage Fund
This is a unique focused equity fund that has a significant weighting in wealth management businesses. The managers see quality wealth management companies as the best investment to earn above-average returns over the long term.
Manulife Canadian Investment Class
This fund is based on the Mawer Canadian Equity Fund – a Morningstar Analyst Pick, which has provided exceptional downside protection in volatile markets since inception in 1991.
Manulife Canadian Opportunities Fund
This “go anywhere�? Canadian equity fund provides a solid all-cap growth component to any portfolio. The fund seeks to generate superior absolute and relative returns by investing mainly in equity securities of Canadian companies with no restrictions on market capitalization.
Manulife Corporate Bond Fund
Employs a strategic asset mix to take advantage of investment grade and high yield fixed income opportunities. With spreads well above historic averages, corporate bonds represent a significant and timely investing opportunity.
Manulife Diversified Investment Fund
Based on the award-winning Mawer Canadian Diversified Investment Fund, this global balanced fund provides diversification across six asset classes and a tax-effective overlay strategy to minimize potential capital gains distributions at year end.
Manulife Dividend Fund
Provides conservative exposure to Canadian equities due to the portfolio managers’ emphasis on downside protection and the dividend-orientation of the Fund.
Manulife Floating Rate Income Fund
When interest rates are rising, the value of fixed income securities can be negatively impacted. This fund may help to mitigate the effects of rising interest rates on an investor’s portfolio by investing in floating rate loans, which can potentially perform well in a rising rate environment.
Manulife Global Focused Fund
This is a focused global value fund that holds a concentrated portfolio of 10 - 20 companies with strong, stable balance sheets and competent management. The portfolio managers invest in companies they believe are currently priced significantly below their intrinsic value.
Manulife Global Opportunities Balanced Fund
The Manulife Global Opportunities Balanced Fund is a “go anywhere�? global balanced fund that can be an ideal complement to a Canada-focused portfolio. It combines the proven investment strategies of the Manulife Global Opportunities Class and the Manulife Strategic Income Fund. As a result, you get the growth potential and stability you desire, all in one fund. 2011 Lipper Award winner – 1 year performance†.
Manulife Global Opportunities Class
A true “go anywhere�? global equity fund, investing around the world with no sector or capitalization constraints.
Manulife Growth Opportunities Fund
Small caps tend to outperform large caps coming out of a bear market. This Canadian small cap equity fund provides upside growth potential, however the fund also includes mid cap stocks to help mitigate risk and provide downside protection.
Manulife Monthly High Income Fund
Represents a prudent way for investors to re-enter the markets, with a fund that has historically provided consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to its peers.
Manulife Preferred Income Fund
This fund is ideal for investors looking to generate tax-efficient income while prudently managing market volatility. The Fund invests primarily in preferred shares of Canadian companies and seeks to provide a five per cent annualized distribution.
Manulife Strategic Income Fund
Provides exposure to multiple fixed income sectors, while employing dynamic currency management through risk-reducing hedging strategies and return enhancing overlays. 2011 Lipper Award winner – 1, 3 year performance*.
Manulife World Investment Class
Managed by David Ragan, this international equity fund is based on the Mawer World Investment Fund, winner of the 2011 Lipper Award for consistently strong risk-adjusted performance (3, 5, 10 years)‡ relative to its peers.
Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund
A core income-oriented fund that provides investors with access to higher-yielding asset classes across the globe. It invests in a diversified portfolio including high-yield bonds, investment grade bonds, dividend-paying equities, REITs and other higher-yielding asset classes such as emerging market debt.
