Managed by Mawer Investment Management Ltd., this fund targets companies with strong fundamentals and proven business models, but which have yet to reach their full potential. Discover a compelling solution focused on finding U.S. based opportunities for investors.
Discover a solution focused on finding U.S. based mid cap opportunities for investors.
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Will mid-cap stocks outperform in 2023?
The objective of Manulife U.S. Mid-Cap Equity Fund is to provide above-average long-term, risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in equities of U.S. mid-capitalization companies.
The fund is sub-advised by our partner Mawer Investment Management Ltd., who bring with them 35 years of experience investing in mid cap securities. Through deep dive security selection and a focus on only the highest quality securities, the fund actively seeks companies with the right balance of stability and potential growth to take their business to the next level. This approach helps to create a broad diversified portfolio of potentially wealth-creating companies with excellent management teams bought at discounts to their intrinsic values.
The fund is targeted to investors who are:
Note: U.S dollar and segregated fund versions are also available.
Why U.S. mid caps?
As we face another year of uncertainty, equity valuations across all markets will be challenged. Companies will have tough decisions to make, and so will investors. Diversifying from a passive U.S. large cap strategy into a selection of mid-caps could be prudent at this point—U.S. mid caps offer better value, and an active approach can help navigate uncertainty.
Unlike their large cap counterparts, most mid cap companies aren’t household names, so they tend to be overlooked by investors and analysts.
They’re also likely to be more established and profitable1 than small cap firms and they have a history of lower volatility.2
They can also offer significant pricing power, helping them power through inflationary environments.3
But perhaps the greatest benefit of mid caps is diversification. Unlike U.S. large caps, which have become dominated by just a few sectors and companies, U.S. mid cap securities run the gamut of sectors, from IT and communications through to industrials and consumer staples, and everything in between.
Relative P/E ratios, large caps vs. mid caps
Source: Manulife Investment Management, Bloomberg, as of March 31st, 2023. Large caps are represented by the S&P 500 Index. Mid caps are represented by the S&P 400 Index.
Source: Manulife Investment Management. For illustrative purposes only.
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Mawer has been managing portfolios for individual and institutional investors for more than three decades. Mawer is an independent, privately owned company and because investment management is their only business, they can focus on their primary objective: to preserve and create wealth for investors.
The firm employs a disciplined, research-driven process and long-term view in the management of portfolios. Value-added returns are achieved through prudent security selection and portfolio mix based on fundamental analysis of securities.
The investment management team offers investment expertise across all asset classes. Strong relative returns are achieved through a team process which blends the unique expertise and style of all investment specialists.
Manulife U.S. Mid-Cap Equity Fund is available to segregated fund investors with fund options in various contracts. Learn more about:
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1 Source: Trailing Weighted Earnings Per Share Bloomberg, February 2022. 2 Source: 20-Year Risk/Return Profile, Morningstar, April 2022. Small, mid, and large-cap equities are represented by the following indices respectively: Russell 2000 Index TR CAD, Russell Mid Cap Index TR CAD; S&P 500 Index TR CAD. Performance histories are not indicative of future returns. Indices are unmanaged and cannot be purchased directly by investors. The indices cited are widely accepted benchmarks for investment performance within their relevant regions, sectors or asset classes, and represent non-managed investment portfolios. Although these indices are similar to the fund's objectives, there may be material differences including permitted holdings or investment strategies, which may impact returns. Please refer to the Fund Facts of the fund for more information. 3 “Market Intelligence: Midquarter 1Q22 Outlook”, Manulife Investment Management, February 2022.
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