Manulife Mutual Funds: Recent Episodes
Portfolio Manager Soundbytes
These Portfolio Manager (PM) audio commentaries provide timely "soundbytes" of information on the current market and Manulife's range of mutual funds.
Sandy provides an update on the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund. He discusses the fund’s objective, today’s market conditions and outlook on the fund.
Chuck discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the positioning and outlook for the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Chuck discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
John provides an update on the Manulife Global Tactical Credit Fund. He discusses the fund’s objective, today’s market conditions and outlook on the fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the positioning and outlook for the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Conrad discusses taking profits from some of the fund’s biggest winners and the reason behind the current defensive positioning in the fund.
Sandy discusses why he sees right now as a great opportunity for stock-pickers in the U.S. and how that’s reflected in the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and Manulife U.S. All Cap Fund.
Paul discusses how the Manulife Global Equity Class has been positioned and provides examples of companies poised to do well in a rising interest rate environment and another that may protect better in a down market.
John provides an update on the Manulife Global Tactical Credit Fund. He discusses the fund’s objective, today’s market conditions and outlook on the fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Mike discusses the current market and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Christian Deckart provides an overview of the Manulife Global Equity Class and discusses in detail the business of one of the fund’s holdings.
Chuck discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Conrad discusses the defensively positioned Manulife Dividend Income Fund in this post-election period and provides his outlook for the remainder of 2017.
John provides an update on the Manulife Global Tactical Credit Fund. He discusses the fund’s objective, today’s market conditions and outlook on the fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the positioning and outlook for the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Chuck discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Christian Deckart provides an overview of the Manulife Global Equity Class and discusses holdings added over the last quarter.
Mike discusses the current market and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the positioning and outlook for the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Chief Investment Strategist Philip Petursson discusses the three key themes he sees developing for 2017.
Sandy provides an outlook for the U.S. economy since the election of Donald Trump and discusses how the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and Manulife U.S. All Cap Fund are positioned.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the positioning and outlook for the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Paul provides an overview of the Manulife Global Equity Class and discusses holdings added over the last quarter.
Steve Stubitz, portfolio manager of the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund, discusses the fund’s investment in water infrastructure.
Sandy provides an update on the U.S. economy and discusses how the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and Manulife U.S. All Cap Fund is positioned.
Chuck discusses the 4 risks in the global fixed income market: Interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign currency risk, and liquidity risk. He discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Susan provides an update on the market and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Canadian Monthly Income Fund.
Paul provides an overview of Brexit, the risks to the UK and how it relates to the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Mike discusses the current market and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Doug provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Steve provides a market update and discusses new positions in the Manulife Global Equity Unconstrained Fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Steve provides an update on the market and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Canadian Monthly Income Fund.
Chuck discusses the 4 risks in the global fixed income market: Interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign currency risk, and liquidity risk. He discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Steve Stubitz, Product Specialist for the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund, discusses the three drivers for the gas utilities sector in the United States.
Steve provides a market update and discusses new positions in the Manulife Global Equity Unconstrained Fund.
Doug provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Sandy provides an update on the U.S. economy and discusses how the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund is positioned.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Susan provides an update on the market and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Canadian Monthly Income Fund.
Chuck discusses taking a more defensive stance within the Manulife Strategic Income Fund.
Conrad discusses the current focus of the Manulife Dividend Income Fund and its position entering into Q4 earnings season.
Mike discusses the current market and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Marie-Eve provides an update on the market and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Canadian Monthly Income Fund.
Paul provides a market overview for global equity markets and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Larry Antonatos, Portfolio Manager for the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund, discusses cellphone towers, their characteristics as infrastructure assets, and the three factors currently driving their revenue growth.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Chuck discusses the 4 risks in the global fixed income market: Interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign currency risk, and liquidity risk. He discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Conrad discusses the Manulife Dividend Income Fund and explains why the fund is well-positioned in current market conditions.
Steve discusses the investment philosophy of Manulife Global Equity Unconstrained Fund as well as opportunities and risks that they are seeing in the markets currently.
David provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife World Investment Class.
Doug provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Sandy Sanders provides an outlook on the U.S. economy and explains why the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund is well-positioned for the last quarter of 2015. October 2015.
Charles discusses the 4 risks in the global fixed income market: Interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign currency risk, and liquidity risk. He discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Marie-Eve provides an update on the market and discusses positioning and outlook for the Standard Life Monthly Income Fund.
Portfolio Manager for the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund. Larry discusses the three fundamental characteristics of infrastructure assets and opportunities that they are looking at. September 2015.
Jonathan discusses the Manulife Dividend Income Fund and explains why the fund is well-positioned in current market conditions. August 2015.
Paul provides a market overview for global equity markets and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Global Equity Class.
David provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife World Investment Class. August 2015.
John provides an update on the Manulife U.S. Tactical Credit Fund. He discusses the fund’s objective, today’s market conditions and outlook on the fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Paul provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund. He provides a market overview and where these funds are positioned, as well as current outlook.
Walter discusses the current market and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Marie-Eve provides an update on the market and discusses positioning and outlook for the Standard Life Monthly Income Fund.
Paul provides a market overview for global equity markets and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Chuck discusses the 4 risks in the global fixed income market: Interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign currency risk, and liquidity risk. He discusses how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned in current market conditions.
Jonathan provides an update on the current market conditions. He discusses the Manulife U.S. Monthly High Income Fund and explains why the fund is very well positioned.
Larry discusses the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund positioning in current market conditions and explains how there is still a significant upside in select energy infrastructure companies despite low crude oil prices.
Jonathan discusses the Manulife Dividend Income Fund and explains why the fund is well-positioned in current market conditions.
John provides an update on the Manulife U.S. Tactical Credit Fund. He discusses the fund’s objective, today’s market conditions and outlook on the fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses the position and outlook on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Ted provides a market update and outlook for the Manulife Canadian Opportunities Fund and Manulife Canadian Opportunities Balanced Fund.
Paul provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund. He provides a market overview and where these funds are positioned, as well as current outlook.
The Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund celebrates its successful three year anniversary. Sandy provides an update on the U.S. economy and discusses how the fund is positioned.
The Manulife Dividend Income Fund celebrates its successful three year anniversary. Jonathan explains why the fund is well-positioned in current global equity markets.
David provides an update on global equity markets and discusses the Manulife World Investment Class.
Chris discusses the four significant risks in the market: interest rate risk, credit risk, currency risk, and liquidity risk. He mentions how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund is positioned.
Paul provides a market overview for global equity markets and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Jonathan provides an update on the Manulife U.S. Monthly High Income Fund and explains why the fund is in a good position to take advantage of the current volatile market conditions.
Duncan provides an outlook on the current investing environment and discusses the positioning of the Manulife Canadian Focused Fund.
Dennis provides an update on floating rate loans. He explains why he is optimistic about the prospects for 2015 for the Manulife Floating Rate Income Fund.
Terry provides a market update and discusses how the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund is positioned.
Ted provides a market update and outlook for the Manulife Canadian Opportunities Fund and Manulife Canadian Opportunities Balanced Fund.
Doug provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Sandy Sanders provides an outlook on the U.S. economy and discusses the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and the Manulife U.S. Dividend Class.
David provides an update on global markets and discusses the Manulife World Investment Class.
Paul provides a market overview for global equity markets and discusses positioning and outlook for the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Sandy Sanders provides an outlook on the U.S. economy and explains why the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund is well-positioned for 2015.
Jonathan provides an update on the Manulife U.S. Monthly High Income Fund and explains why the fund is in a good position to take advantage of the current volatile market conditions.
Portfolio Manager for the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund. Larry discusses the recent decline in the price of crude oil and the impact of this decline on infrastructure companies.
Chris provides a brief market overview, fund positioning and outlook for the next 12 months for the Manulife Canadian Focused Fund.
Dennis addresses concerns in the floating rate loan asset class and provides an outlook for the Manulife Floating Rate Income Fund.
Walter discusses the current market and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and the Manulife U.S. Dividend Class.
Paul provides an update on the Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund. He provides a market overview and where these funds are positioned, as well as current outlook.
Ted discusses the Manulife Canadian Opportunities Fund. Going into the fourth quarter, he sees strong economic growth in the U.S and explains how the fund is well-positioned.
David provides an update on global markets and discusses the Manulife World Investment Class.
Paul discusses global equity markets and the positioning of the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Sandy Sanders provides an outlook on the U.S. economy and explains why the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund is well-positioned to benefit from an improving U.S. economy.
Terry explains how the market is more challenged but the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund still continues to perform well. Terry provides an update on the funds’ performance and positioning.
Paul discusses the recently launched funds: Manulife Global Dividend Fund and Manulife Global Strategic Balanced Yield Fund. He provides a market overview and where these funds are positioned, as well as current outlook.
Dennis discusses the rates, performance of the U.S. economy and investment approach for the Manulife Floating Rate Income Fund.
Walter discusses the current market environment and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and the Manulife U.S. Dividend Class.
Jonathan provides an update on the Manulife U.S. Monthly High Income Fund and explains why the fund is well positioned.
Luciano provides a market overview for the Manulife Growth Opportunities Fund and the Manulife Canadian Opportunities Fund. He also discusses the positioning of these funds for the second half of the year.
Chris discusses opportunities in global fixed income markets and mentions some of the positions within the Manulife Strategic Income Fund.
Sandy Sanders provides an update on the current U.S. economy and the U.S. equity market.
Dennis addresses the three largest criticisms of the floating rate loan asset class and provides an outlook on the Manulife Floating Rate Income Fund.
Terry explains how the market continues to be interesting, volatile and challenged. He also provides an update on the Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund.
Walter discusses the current market environment and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and the Manulife U.S. Dividend Class.
Dennis discusses the positioning of the Manulife Special Opportunities Class and explains why 2014 will be a good year for equities.
Duncan provides an outlook on the current investing environment and discusses the positioning of the Manulife Canadian Focused Fund.
Alan provides an overview of the current equity market and discusses the Manulife U.S. Monthly High Income Fund.
David discusses the Manulife World Investment Class and investment opportunities in global markets.
Tom Goggins discusses the Manulife Strategic Income Fund and its current position in today’s investing environment.
Sandy Sanders provides an outlook on the current investing environment for U.S. Equities and discusses the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund.
Dennis discusses his views on the floating rate loan class and explains why this asset class is attractive for investors.
Jonathan shares his views on the Manulife Dividend Income Fund and how it continues to maintain an underweight in energy, materials and financials.
Walter shares his market outlook, and the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and the recently launched Manulife U.S. Dividend Class.
Dennis McCafferty gives details about Manulife Special Opportunities Class and shares the investment process of this contrarian-approached fund.
Alan talks about the recently launched Manulife U.S. Monthly High Income Fund, which has the same objectives and principles as the successful Manulife Monthly High Income Fund, but with mainly U.S. exposure.
Jonathan explains why he believes the Manulife Dividend Income Fund is well positioned. The Fund carries a 96% weighting in equities and 4% in cash.
Terry discusses details on Manulife Yield Opportunities Fund and shares his outlook on emerging markets.
John Addeo talks about the current market conditions and shares details about the Manulife U.S. Tactical Credit Fund.
Alan Wicks, lead manager of the Manulife Monthly High Income Fund, shares his thoughts on the current equity market.
Terry provides a brief update on the recently launched Manulife Canadian Conservative Balanced Fund.
Paul Moroz gives a brief market outlook and discusses the Manulife Global Equity Class.
Sandy Sanders gives an outlook on the current market economy and talks about the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund.
Terry gives an update on the Manulife Corporate Bond Fund, which recently celebrated 10 years of investment excellence.
John Addeo talks about the current market conditions and shares details about the Manulife U.S. Tactical Credit Fund.
Alan Wicks, lead manager of the Manulife Monthly High Income Fund, shares his thoughts on the current equity market.
Sandy Sanders gives an outlook on the current market economy and talks about the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund.
Dennis McCafferty discusses the floating rate loan market and explains why he feels it an attractive asset class for investors.
Randy LeClair talks about the preferred share market and the Manulife Preferred Income Fund.
Walter McCormick talks about current market conditions and gives an update of the positioning of the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund.
Terry gives an update on the recent fixed income markets and shares some insights on the Manulife Corporate Bond Fund.
David Ragan gives an update on the global markets and talks about opportunities for the Manulife World Investment Class.
John Addeo talks about the newly launched Manulife Global Tactical Credit Fund and Manulife U.S. Tactical Credit Fund.
Paul Moroz gives a brief market outlook and shares some themes he’s seeing in the global markets.
Sandy Sanders gives a positive outlook on the current market economy and talks about the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund.
Randy LeClair talks about the preferred share market and the Manulife Preferred Income Fund.
Alan Wicks, lead manager of the Manulife Monthly High Income Fund, shares his thoughts on the current equity market.
Sandy Sanders talks about the Manulife Strategic Balanced Yield Fund and its current exposure to fixed income and U.S. equities.
Terry Carr discusses the current market environment and shares some of his investment strategies.
Sandy Sanders talks about the current environment and shares details about the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund.
Paul Moroz provides an update on the first quarter of 2013 and shares some insights into his funds.
Dennis McCafferty explains why he feels the income, stability and diversification of the floating rate loan market make it an attractive asset class for investors.
Terry Carr talks about the current market environment and shares his thoughts on the fixed-income market.
Larry Antonatos talks about the current market environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund fits into this market.
Randy LeClair talks about the preferred share market and the Manulife Preferred Income Fund.
Alan Wicks, lead manager of the Manulife Monthly High Income Fund, discussed the current equity market.
Sandy Sanders talks about the current environment and shares his thoughts on how his funds fit into this market.
Chris Chapman talks about the fixed income market and discusses some of the positions within the Manulife Strategic Income Fund.
David Ragan reviews 2012 market events, the fund positioning for Manulife World Investment Class and shares his outlook for 2013.
Terry Carr recaps the fixed income markets in 2012 and shares his outlook on the 2013 market.
Sandy Sanders talks about the current environment and shares his thoughts on how his funds fit into this market.
Keith Holden talks about the current environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Diversified Income Portfolio fits into this market.
Vijay Viswanathan talks about the current environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Canadian Investment Class fit into this market.
Terry Carr talks about the current fixed income environment and shares his thoughts on how his funds fit into this market.
Larry Antonatos talks about the current market environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund fits into this market.
Paul Moroz talks about the current market environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Global Small Cap Fund fits into this market.
Randy LeClair talks about the current market environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Preferred Income Fund fits into this market.
Chris Chapman talks about the current market environment and shares his thoughts on how the Manulife Strategic Income Fund fits into this market.
David Ragan talks about the Manulife World Investment Class and how the current market environment affects the Fund.
Terry Carr talks about the current fixed income environment and shares his thoughts on how his funds fit into this market.
Sandy Sanders discusses how the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund and Manulife U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund are positioned in the current market environment, and shares his outlook on the U.S. market.
Having just celebrated the Fund’s 15-year anniversary, Alan discusses how the Manulife Monthly High Income Fund is well positioned in today’s market.
Keith shares his viewpoint on past market movement, shares his outlook on the overall market, and provides information on the Manulife Diversified Income Portfolio.
Larry Antonatos talks about the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund, his outlook on the fund and his outlook on the overall markets.
Tom Goggins talks about the Manulife Strategic Income Fund’s current position and gives his outlook on the current market.
Chris Arbuthnot provides an on overview of the current market and talks about the Manulife Global Opportunities Class and Global Opportunities Balanced Fund.
Randy LeClair talks about the Manulife Preferred Income Fund and how it is positioned to capture value in the preferred share market.
Duncan Anderson, Senior Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Manulife Asset Management Limited, talks about the Manulife Value Balanced Fund.
David Ragan reviews market events, and the fund positioning for Manulife World Investment Class. July 2012
Duncan Anderson provides an update on changes that are occurring with a number of funds within the Manulife Mutual Funds lineup.
Monika Skiba provides an update on changes that are occurring with some funds within the Manulife Mutual Funds lineup.
Terry Carr discusses the current fixed income environment and explains how a number of Manulife funds – including the Manulife Corporate Bond Fund – are positioned in the current market environment.
Paul Moroz talks about the Manulife Global Small Cap Fund’s blue chip small cap strategy, his outlook on the fund and his outlook on the overall markets.
Larry Antonatos talks about the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund, his outlook on the fund and his outlook on the overall markets.
Randy LeClair talks about the Manulife Preferred Income Fund and how it is positioned to capture value in the preferred share market.
Duncan Anderson talks about the Manulife Value Balanced Fund, including its asset allocation and why he is excited about the outlook of the Fund.
Tom Goggins talks about the Manulife Strategic Income Fund’s current position and gives his outlook on the current market.
David Ragan talks about the Manulife World Investment Class and how the current market environment affects the Fund.
Sandy Sanders discusses how the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund and Manulife U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund are positioned in the current market environment, and shares his outlook on the U.S. market.
Terry Carr, Head of Canadian Fixed Income at Manulife Asset Management discusses the Manulife Corporate Bond Fund and how it is positioned in the current market environment.
Paul Moroz talks about the Manulife Global Small Cap Fund’s blue chip small cap strategy, his outlook on the fund and his outlook on the overall markets.
Craig Noble talks about the Manulife Global Infrastructure Fund, his outlook on the fund and his outlook on the overall markets.
Randy LeClair talks about the Manulife Preferred Income Fund and how it is positioned to capture value in the preferred share market.
Duncan Anderson talks about the Manulife Value Balanced Fund, including its asset allocation and why he is excited about the outlook of the Fund.
Tom Goggins talks about the Manulife Strategic Income Fund’s current position and gives his outlook on the current market.
David Ragan talks about the Manulife World Investment Class and how the current market environment affects the Fund.
Terry Carr, Head of Canadian Fixed Income at Manulife Asset Management discusses the Manulife Corporate Bond Fund and how it is positioned in the current market environment.
Sandy Sanders, co-manager of the Manulife U.S. All Cap Equity Fund and Manulife U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund, discusses the current U.S. market and his 7-step research process.