In the media
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Are we headed into a recession? Kevin Headland, Co-Chief Investment Strategist at Manulife Investment Management, doesn’t think we’re there yet. In a BNN Bloomberg interview, Kevin said the current economic slowdown isn’t surprising but indicators aren’t at recession levels. He went on to talk about inflation, central banks’ interest rates, and opportunities in Canadian energy and 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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The stars continue to align at Manulife Investment Management. Sarah Yoshida, Investment Analyst on the Essential Equity team, has been named one of Wealth Professional’s 2021 Rising Stars. As a young professional in the Canadian wealth management industry, Sarah has shown dedication to her career, resilience and steadiness in an uncertain market environment, and passion for wealth management. Shine on, Sarah, and congratulations!
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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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Reuters held a Q&A session with Kevin Headland, Senior Investment Strategist at Manulife Investment Management, about where the markets may go in the wake of the 2021 Canadian federal election. Kevin discussed equities, bond yields, the U.S. Federal Reserve, emerging markets, and more. Reuters reprinted some of Kevin’s comments in related articles.
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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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“We never let a crisis go to waste … That's what a smart investor will do,” said Roshan Thiru, Head of Canadian Fixed Income at Manulife Investment Management. In an interview with Wealth Professional, Roshan shared his thoughts on yield returns and managing risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as his views on the effects of rising inflation and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policies.
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