In the media
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Increased mortgage costs have stemmed from rising interest rates, as central banks try to curb growing inflation. Dominique Lapointe, Director of Macro Strategy at Manulife Investment Management, talked with Canadian Mortgage Professional about the impact on prospective homebuyers. Regarding the rate hikes, in particular, Dominique said, “If they’re higher for longer than we think, for more people, it’s going to be a problem.”
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Inflation often dominates investors’ thoughts these days. What can we do to curb its effects? In a Morningstar article, Eric Menzer, Senior Portfolio Manager, Manulife Investment Management, gave his thoughts on current high inflation and positioning your portfolio to combat it. Eric explained how real assets like lumber, minerals, real estate, energy, and more may offer potential protection from spiking inflation. Morningstar notes that Eric manages Manulife Real Asset Investment Fund, “one of a handful of funds that give investors direct access to real assets.”
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Inflation—a word that has investors on edge these days. On BNN Bloomberg’s The Open, Eric Theoret, Global Macro Strategist at Manulife Investment Management, talked about the latest inflation numbers and what they could mean for the markets. Eric suggested that markets may have priced in more tightening from central banks, and we could see additional interest rate increases in the near future.
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The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed higher as investors processed the latest signals on rate increases from central banks. Kevin Headland, Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Manulife Investment Management, told the Canadian Press that the rate increase and guidance came in line with general expectations—the higher rates likely helped push up financials.
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Kevin Headland and Macan Nia, Co-Chief Investment Strategists at Manulife Investment Management, told Wealth Professional that 2022 is one of the most complicated economic backdrops seen in decades. They gave snippets of their mid-year outlook, which they’ll detail at an upcoming free webinar.
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When it comes to investments, equities are the offence, but equally important is the defence. In an Investment Executive interview, Kevin Headland and Macan Nia, Co-Chief Investment Strategists at Manulife Investment Management, pointed out the important role of fixed income in a diversified portfolio and discussed strategies to help reduce the effects of downside market volatility.
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“We find the companies that make up the core of our portfolio usually get better through tough periods,” said Conrad Dabiet, Senior Portfolio Manager at Manulife Investment Management. In an interview with Wealth Professional, Dabiet explains how he picks companies that not only endure but thrive through tough times.
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“It’s just discipline – and that's what we’ve got with this process,” said Sandy Sanders, Senior Portfolio Manager at Manulife Investment Management. In an interview with Wealth Professional, Sanders outlined the seven-step investment approach behind the U.S. Core Value Equity Team’s growth from $3 billion to $25 billion AUM.
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“We can go where the opportunities are, whether it’s in large-, mid-, or small-caps, and on either side of the growth-value aisle,” said Sandy Sanders, Senior Portfolio Manager at Manulife Investment Management. In an interview with Wealth Professional, Sanders believes that Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund offers ultimate flexibility and notes how the fund has outperformed relevant benchmarks.
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How Manulife Investment Management’s multi-asset solution team can smooth out the ride for advisors. In an interview with Wealth Professional, Jamie Robertson, Head of Asset Allocation-Canada and Global Head of Tactical Asset Allocation, Multi-Asset Solutions Team, highlighted three differentiators that catch the eye of advisors looking to outsource investment decisions.
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