Global Unconstrained Bond Fund
Managed in Boston, the Manulife Global Unconstrained Bond Fund can draw on deep expertise across all asset classes and credit qualities of the fixed income universe to find the best opportunities.
What you need to know?
- Fully unconstrained approach. Managers may explore all asset classes and credit qualities of the fixed income universe, globally.
- Seasoned Investment Team. The portfolio managers are some of Manulife’s most senior investment professionals, led by Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Global Fixed Income and his Asia (ex-Japan) CIO Fixed Income leader – veterans with decades of experience.
- Active currency management. Their expertise in currency management helps mitigate risk, act as a diversifier and may provide additional return to the portfolio
Get to know the Manulife Global Unconstrained Bond Fund
The Fund includes both the Global Fixed Income Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and the CIO of Fixed Income Asia (ex-Japan), providing unique access to some of Manulife Asset Management’s most senior investment professionals. They operate in a boutique-style investment environment under the umbrella of Manulife Asset Management (MAM) and use active currency management to protect against currency risk and potentially improve returns.
John Addeo
Chief Investment Officer Global Fixed Income and Senior Portfolio Manager
Began career: 1985
Endre Pedersen
Chief Investment Officer Fixed Income, Asia (ex-Japan) and Senior Managing Director
Began career: 1999
Caryn Rothman
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Began career: 1997
Their investment process
They seek to deliver competitive returns by identifying undervalued companies that have an attractive long-term outlook and by emphasizing downside risk protection. Specifically, they invest in companies where there is an identifiable catalyst for unlocking value and restoring confidence as well as in companies that exhibit the potential for a sustainable business model, a compelling value proposition and/or strong cash flows.
Portfolio Construction & Risk Management
Their investment process allows them to review the entire capital structure and identify securities with the most potential for positive returns while minimizing risk.
Important Disclosure
Portfolio managers may use some or all of the techniques described herein. No investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. Characteristics, guidelines and constraints are for illustrative purposes only. They may change at any time and may differ for a specific account.
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Important Disclosure
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. Manulife Funds are managed by Manulife Investments, a division of Manulife Asset Management Limited. Manulife, Manulife & Stylized M Design, Stylized M Design and Manulife Investments are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license.
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