VOLATILITY METER

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

Based on 3 year standard deviation from Globefund.com

Fund facts

Date of inception
August 2007
AUM
$947.2 million
MER
2.55%

Fund Numbers*

FE
EPL9560
DSC
EPL9460
LL
EPL9760

Portfolio Manager

Sub-advisor
MFC Global Investment Management (Canada)
Fund manager
Steve Orlich

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

Fund objectives and accomplishments

  • Capital preservation and room for growth - The Portfolio combines the lower volatility of a balanced fund with the return potential of an equity fund. It may be an ideal investment for those focusing on long-term growth with preservation of capital
  • Comprehensive approach towards growing wealth - A best-in-class portfolio solution, providing the gold standard for pension-style asset management, capturing considerable institutional strength, and offering independent, impartial due diligence

How your money is managed

  • The portfolio manager employs a strategic asset allocation approach focusing on fixed income and equity investments

How the fund is invested

How the fund is invested
Canadian Equity31.16
United States Equity10.05
International Equity16.78
Bond38.72
Cash3.00
Other0.37

Top Holdings

%

Manulife Corporate Bond Fund18.40
Manulife Cdn Univ Bond-I (CIBC)11.84
Manulife Canadian Value Fund10.44
Manulife Canadian Fixed Income6.37
Manulife Intl Value Cl-I (Temp)6.23
Manulife Mawer World Investment Cl6.04
Manulife Cdn Growth-I (MB)5.42
Manulife Canadian Bond Plus Fund4.32
Manulife U.S. Large Cap Value Class4.21
Manulife Global Core Class4.16
Total77.43

ANNUAL COMPOUND RETURNS (%)

1 Year3 Year5 Year10 YearSince Inception
Manulife Simplicity Balanced Pt-T23.35----3.00
Composite Benchmark: Balanced - MF21.37-0.254.984.65-

Calendar year returns (%)

2009200820072006200520042003200220012000
21.50-21.50--------

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.