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Investor goals come in all shapes, sizes, time horizons and risk profiles and it can be a challenge matching a diverse set of goals to the right solution at the right time.

What can make it a little less challenging? A mutual fund and ETF lineup that is just as diverse and historically offers strong performance versus peers.

Our lineup spans fixed income, balanced and equity and across all geographies. And because it may be difficult to achieve your goals without knowing all available options, we’re here to help. 

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Percentage of AUM in our funds rated 4 and 5 star by Morningstar. *
Percentage of our funds with 4 and 5 star Morningstar ratings. **

As of December 31, 2022

*Among rated funds. Source: Morningstar Direct, for lowest-fee funds as of December 31, 2022, published January 18, 2023. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail on the calculation of the Star Ratings.

Calculations of percentages are based on assets in 4 and 5-star funds divided by total assets in rated funds. For more information see our Star Performers Tool. Our funds refer to Manulife Investment Management Canadian mutual funds and ETFs.

**Manulife Star Performers Based on number of rated funds. For more information see our Star Performers Tool.

Calculations of percentages are based on number of 4 and 5 star rated funds divided by total number of of star-rated funds in the lineup. Our funds refer to Manulife Investment Management Canadian mutual funds and ETFs.


Feature fund:
Manulife Strategic Income Fund (Series F) ★★★★★

  • The fund can access any fixed income asset class from any area of the world. Coupled with a focused, active currency management. The composition of this portfolio offers investors a unique opportunity in the space.
  • Managed 24 hours a day, 6 days a week with prudent risk management as the primary focus in all investment decisions.
  • Has historically been able to navigate market volatility while providing stable returns, by managing four key risks of fixed income investing (Interest Rate Risk, Credit Risk, Currency Risk and Liquidity Risk)
  • A core actively managed fixed income solution with a high degree of flexibility to invest globally in any type of fixed income instrument.

Performance

 

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year 15 year

Since inception*

Manulife Strategic Income Fund (Series F)

-5.54% -1.07% 0.96% 3.06% 5.61% 5.13%

Global Fixed Income category

-6.06% -2.71% 0.03% 1.24% 2.44%

-

*Inception date January 11, 2007. Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Growth of $10,000 over 10 years

Growth of $10,000 from February 28, 2013 to February 28, 2023. Ending values are Manulife Strategic Income Fund (Series F) $13,511.31, Global Fixed Income mutual fund category $11,724.57.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Rolling 12-month performance as of February 28, 2023

Rolling 12-month performance from January 31, 2008 to February 28, 2023 for Manulife Strategic income fund (Series F) and Global Fixed Income mutual fund category.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Morningstar ratings and peers beaten

 

Overall

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year 15 year

Morningstar rating

5 star

-

4 star

4 star

5 star

-

Percentage of peers beaten

-

62% 77% 74% 92% 99%

# of funds in category

-

-

437 339 108 49
As of February 28, 2023.

§ Quartile rankings are determined by Morningstar. The quartiles divide the data into four equal regions and are subject to change every month. Quartile metrics as of December 31, 2022 for the categories shown and the percentage of AUM in 1st and 2nd quartile Funds  within those categories for each period are: Fixed Income asset class: 1 year period, 68% ($13.8B), 3 year period, 77% ($15.4B), 5 year period, 92% ($18.3B), 10 year period, 90% ($13.5B).

Calculations of percentages are based on assets in funds rated in 1st and 2nd quartile divided by total assets in funds, including all series (including fund-on-fund and non-retail series). Based on grouped Morningstar category (CIFSC). Among rated funds.

Source: Morningstar Direct, for lowest-fee funds as of December 31, 2022. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail 3-yr performance ranking. For more information see our Star Performers Tool.

Manulife Funds and Manulife Corporate Classes are managed by Manulife Investment Management Limited (formerly named Manulife Asset Management Limited).  Manulife Investment Management is a trade name of Manulife Investment Management Limited.

Inception date January 11, 2007. Source Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts as well as the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023. Series F is generally designed for investors who have a fee-based or wrap account with their dealer. Series F performance is net of fees and expenses. Advisor Series is also available and includes a 1.00% trailing commission. Performance histories are not indicative of future performance. Absolute rankings and star ratings are determined by Morningstar and shows how well a fund has performed compared to all other funds in its category peer group and are subject to change every month. The Morningstar Rating, commonly referred to as the Star Rating, relates how a fund has performed on a risk-adjusted basis against its Morningstar category peers and is subject to change every month. Funds are ranked by their Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return scores with the top 10% of funds in a category receiving 5 stars, the top 22.5% receiving 4 stars; a fund in the middle 35% receiving 3 stars; a fund in the next 22.5% receiving 2 stars and a fund in the bottom 10% receiving 1 star. The Overall Star Rating for a fund is a weighted combination of its 3, 5 and 10 year ratings. Overall ratings are adjusted where a fund has less than 5 or 10 years of history. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail on the calculation of the Star Ratings.


Balanced funds

 

98% of Manulife balanced fund assets are in first and second quartile of 3-year performance ‡

Featured funds:
Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund (Series F) ★★★★★

Global investing with a focus on generating income, capital preservation and minimizing risk. The fund looks to:

  • Hold a diverse portfolio of income assets ranging from government bonds to dividend-paying equities to emerging market debt.
  • Leverage our global network of credit analysts to manage risk.
  • Provide a monthly distribution to investors.
  • Tactically shift to a more aggressive or defensive stance based on market cycle

Performance

 

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

Since inception*

Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund (Series F)

-5.73% 1.13% 2.60% 4.66% 5.48%

Global Fixed Income Balanced Category

-4.96% 0.47% 1.80% 3.13%

-

*Inception date December 23, 2009. Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Growth of $10,000 over 10 years

Growth of $10,000 from February 28, 2013 to February 28, 2023. Ending values are Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund (Series F) $15,775.68, Global Fixed Income Balanced mutual fund category $13,817.79.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Rolling 12-month performance as of February 28, 2023

Rolling 12-month performance from December 31, 2010 to February 28, 2023 for Manulife Yield Opportunities fund (Series F) and Global Fixed Income Balanced mutual fund category.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Morningstar ratings and peers beaten

 

Overall

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

Morningstar rating

5 star

-

4 star

4 star

5 star

Percentage of peers beaten

-

36% 72% 78% 90%

# of funds in category

-

-

727 601 221
As of February 28, 2023.

*Manulife Global Monthly High Income Fund (Series F) ★★★★

Managed by the Manulife Essential Equity Team, the fund is constructed using a fundamental, value based lens investing in quality business from around the world paired with global multi sector fixed income securities, managed by the Manulife Global Multi-Sector Fixed Income team. The portfolio managers focus on choosing businesses, which in aggregate have high and stable profitability, minimal financial leverage and are priced at an attractive valuation. The fixed income investments are primarily in global government and corporate bonds, including emerging markets and high yield securities.

  • Flexible mandate — Go anywhere in the world (no country constraints on equity or fixed income)  investing in a wide range of asset allocation alternatives to take advantage of opportunities across the investment landscape.
  • Win by not losing — A differentiated portfolio, diversified across country, sector, business risk, helps provide downside protection while seeking capital appreciation.
  • Proven portfolio management — Benefit from the demonstrated expertise of Manulife’s Franchised Teams the essential equity and the global multi-sector fixed income team.

Performance

 

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

Since inception*

Manulife Global Monthly High Income Fund (Series F)

-6.48% 7.10% 5.53% 7.01% 7.90%

Global Neutral Balanced Category

-3.74% 3.15% 3.33% 4.96% -
*Inception date August 18, 2011. Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Growth of $10,000 over 10 years

Growth of $10,000 from February 28, 2013 to February 28, 2023. Ending values are Manulife Global Monthly High Income Fund (Series F) $19,690.27, Global Neutral Balanced mutual fund category $16,335.64.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Rolling 12-month performance as of February 28, 2023

Rolling 12-month performance from September 30, 2012 to February 28, 2023 for Manulife Global Monthly High Income fund (Series F) and Global Neutral Balanced mutual fund category.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Morningstar ratings and peers beaten

 

Overall

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

Morningstar rating

4 star

-

5 star

4 star

4 star

Percentage of peers beaten

-

8% 97% 92% 91%

# of funds in category

-

-

1,352 1,165 527
As of February 28, 2023.

Manulife Global Balanced Fund (Series F) ★★★★★

Global investing with a focus on resiliency:

  • Equity Managed Risk: Risk is managed on a bottom up or “brick by brick” basis without the confines of traditional geographical or market capitalization constraints and through extensive diversification.
  • Diversified Fixed Income: This Fund can invest across the spectrum of corporate debt securities of global issuers of any quality and term.
  • Expertise of Mawer: Mawer managed portfolios have historically not only performed well in rising markets but have also historically provided downside protection in uncertain market environments as well.
  • Consistently delivers top decile performance over 3 and 5 year time periods. *

Performance

 

1 year

3 year

5 year

Since inception*

Manulife Global Balanced Fund (Series F)

-1.22% 4.91% 5.98% 8.42%

Global Neutral Balanced Category

-3.74% 3.15% 3.33%

-

*Inception date August 1, 2013. Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Growth of $10,000 since inception

Growth of $10,000 from August 1, 2013 to February 28, 2023. Ending values are Manulife Global Balanced Fund (Series F) $21,686.31, Global Neutral Balanced mutual fund category $15,966.04.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Rolling 12-month performance as of February 28, 2023

Rolling 12-month performance from August 31, 2014 to February 28, 2023 for Manulife Global Balanced fund (Series F) and Global Neutral Balanced mutual fund category.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Morningstar ratings and peers beaten

 

Overall

1 year

3 year

5 year

Morningstar rating

5 star

-

4 star

5 star

Percentage of peers beaten

-

90% 84% 95%

# of funds in category

-

-

1,352 1,165
As of February 28, 2023.

‡ Quartile rankings are determined by Morningstar. The quartiles divide the data into four equal regions and are subject to change every month. Quartile metrics as of December 31, 2022 for the categories shown and the percentage of AUM in 1st and 2nd quartile Funds within those categories for each period are: Balanced asset class: 1 year period, 17% ($6.4B), 3 year period, 98% ($35.9B), 5 year period, 100% ($36.6B), 10 year period, 100% ($19.9B).

Calculations of percentages are based on assets in funds rated in 1st and 2nd quartile divided by total assets in funds, including all series (including fund-on-fund and non-retail series). Based on grouped Morningstar category (CIFSC). Among rated funds.

Source: Morningstar Direct, for lowest-fee funds as of December 31, 2022. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail 3-yr performance ranking. For more information see our Star Performers Tool.

*On August 3, 2021, the Manulife Value Balanced Fund was renamed Manulife Global Monthly High Income Fund.

Manulife Funds and Manulife Corporate Classes are managed by Manulife Investment Management Limited (formerly named Manulife Asset Management Limited).  Manulife Investment Management is a trade name of Manulife Investment Management Limited.

1 Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund – Series F inception date December 23, 2009. Source Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

2 Manulife Global Monthly High Income Fund – Series F inception date August 18, 2011. Source Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Manulife Global Balanced Fund – Series F inception date August 1, 2013. Source Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts as well as the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.. Series F is generally designed for investors who have a fee-based or wrap account with their dealer. Series F performance is net of fees and expenses. Advisor Series is also available and includes a 1.00% trailing commission. Performance histories are not indicative of future performance. Absolute rankings and star ratings are determined by Morningstar and shows how well a fund has performed compared to all other funds in its category peer group and are subject to change every month. The Morningstar Rating, commonly referred to as the Star Rating, relates how a fund has performed on a risk-adjusted basis against its Morningstar category peers and is subject to change every month. Funds are ranked by their Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return scores with the top 10% of funds in a category receiving 5 stars, the top 22.5% receiving 4 stars; a fund in the middle 35% receiving 3 stars; a fund in the next 22.5% receiving 2 stars and a fund in the bottom 10% receiving 1 star. The Overall Star Rating for a fund is a weighted combination of its 3, 5 and 10 year ratings. Overall ratings are adjusted where a fund has less than 5 or 10 years of history. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail on the calculation of the Star Ratings.


Feature fund:
Manulife Dividend Income Fund (Series F) ★★★★

Managed by Conrad Dabiet and the award-winning Essential Equity Team, Manulife Dividend Income Fund aims to deliver long term growth and tax efficient monthly income. The Fund is:

  • Agnostic: The team looks for companies that are not sensitive to commodities and have low financial leverage – which results in a fund that doesn’t look like the index or the peer group.
  • Diversified: The portfolio is a collection of diversified businesses that get their top-line revenue from different industries and have a strong track record of ongoing profitability.
  • Active: The team’s long-term orientation allows them to take advantage of short-term opportunities.

Performance

 

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

Since inception*

Manulife Dividend Income Fund (Series F)

-1.11% 9.47% 9.28% 11.33% 11.68%

Canadian Focused Equity Category

-0.78% 10.28% 7.42% 8.31% -
*Inception date: March 21, 2012. Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Growth of $10,000 over 10 years

Growth of $10,000 from February 28, 2013 to February 28, 2023. Ending values are Manulife Dividend Income Fund (Series F) $29,238.35, Canadian Focused Equity mutual fund Category $20,656.35.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Rolling 12-month performance as of February 28, 2023

Rolling 12-month performance from March 31, 2013 to February 28, 2023 for Manulife Dividend income fund (Series F) and Canadian Focused Equity mutual fund category.


Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Morningstar ratings and peers beaten

 

Overall

1 year

3 year

5 year

10 year

Morningstar rating

4 star

-

2 star

4 star

4 star

Percentage of peers beaten

-

53% 36% 85% 88%

# of funds in category

-

-

539 494 323
As of February 28, 2023.

† Quartile rankings are determined by Morningstar. The quartiles divide the data into four equal regions and are subject to change every month. Quartile metrics as of December 31, 2022 for the categories shown and the percentage of AUM in 1st and 2nd quartile Funds within those categories for each period are: Equity asset class: 1 year period, 42% ($14.6B), 3 year period, 79% ($27.4B), 5 year period, 75% ($24.9B), 10 year period, 96% ($28.0B).

Calculations of percentages are based on assets in funds rated in 1st and 2nd quartile divided by total assets in funds, including all series (including fund-on-fund and non-retail series). Based on grouped Morningstar category (CIFSC). Among rated funds.

Source: Morningstar Direct, for lowest-fee funds as of December 31, 2022. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail 3-yr performance ranking. For more information see our Star Performers Tool.

Manulife Funds and Manulife Corporate Classes are managed by Manulife Investment Management Limited (formerly named Manulife Asset Management Limited).  Manulife Investment Management is a trade name of Manulife Investment Management Limited.

Manulife Dividend Income Fund – Series F inception date March 21, 2012. Source Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the fund facts as well as the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Source: Morningstar Direct as of February 28, 2023.. Series F is generally designed for investors who have a fee-based or wrap account with their dealer. Series F performance is net of fees and expenses. Advisor Series is also available and includes a 1.00% trailing commission. Performance histories are not indicative of future performance. Absolute rankings and star ratings are determined by Morningstar and shows how well a fund has performed compared to all other funds in its category peer group and are subject to change every month. The Morningstar Rating, commonly referred to as the Star Rating, relates how a fund has performed on a risk-adjusted basis against its Morningstar category peers and is subject to change every month. Funds are ranked by their Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return scores with the top 10% of funds in a category receiving 5 stars, the top 22.5% receiving 4 stars; a fund in the middle 35% receiving 3 stars; a fund in the next 22.5% receiving 2 stars and a fund in the bottom 10% receiving 1 star. The Overall Star Rating for a fund is a weighted combination of its 3, 5 and 10 year ratings. Overall ratings are adjusted where a fund has less than 5 or 10 years of history. Please refer to www.morningstar.ca for greater detail on the calculation of the Star Ratings.


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