VOLATILITY METER

Low (1) High (25) Volatility meter showing a volatility of >25

Based on 2 year standard deviation from Globefund.com

Fund facts

Date of inception
August 2007
AUM
$52.5 million
MER
2.45%

Fund Numbers*

FE
EPL9522
DSC
EPL9422
LL
EPL9722

Portfolio Manager

Sub-advisor
MFC Global Investment Management (Canada)
Fund manager
Danny Tomka, B.Sc., P.Eng, CFA and Alan Wicks, CFA

*Also available in Adv, F, Elite, Elite T Series Series

Fund objectives and accomplishments

  • Ideal complement to a Canadian-concentrated portfolio - The Fund's investments in global equities, bonds and the securities of real estate companies can increase return potential while lowering risk
  • Steady and potentially higher monthly income - The Fund can tap into the vast global marketplace to find diversified sources of income to help ensure a steady income stream

How your money is managed

  • The portfolio managers primarily use a value-based approach, looking for attractively priced securities that offer potential for growth and income
  • MFC Global's international expertise and "on-the-ground" network of investment professionals provide the managers with insight to all major markets

How the fund is invested

How the fund is invested
Canadian Equity5.29
United States Equity27.14
International Equity24.48
Bond34.00
Cash9.46
Other-0.36

Top Holdings

%

Manulife Corporate Bond Fund25.45
Manulife Strategic Income Fund9.98
NESTLE N3.88
Rogers Communications3.31
Wells Fargo & Co.3.18
Verizon Communications2.75
Johnson & Johnson2.34
Bank of America2.31
Vodafone Group PLC2.23
AT&T Inc.2.06
Total57.49

ANNUAL COMPOUND RETURNS (%)

1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearSince Inception
Manulife Global Monthly Inc Fd-T12.93----3.74
Blend: 60% MSCI World, 40% Barclays Cap7.94-4.480.550.03-

Calendar year returns (%)

2009200820072006200520042003200220012000
8.35-13.84--------

Growth of a $10,000 investment

Growth of a $10,000 investment

For illustration purposes only

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in share value and reinvestment of distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any security holder that would have reduced returns. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Manulife Investments is the brand name identifying the personal wealth management lines of business offered by The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife Financial) and its subsidiaries in Canada. Manulife Funds, Manulife Corporate Classes and Manulife Simplicity Portfolios are managed by Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited. Manulife and the block design are registered service marks and trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it and its affiliates including Manulife Financial Corporation.

Source: CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc.