Manulife Balanced GIF
Canadian Neutral Balanced
BALANCED FUNDS
VOLATILITY METER
| Low (1) | High (25) |
Based on 3 year standard deviation from Globefund.com |
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OBJECTIVE The Fund invests in a combination of Equity and Fixed Income Securities in order to provide a high rate of return and maximum security of principal.
MANAGED BY Manulife Financial
SUB-ADVISORS CIBC Global Asset Management Inc., Genus Capital Management, Greystone Managed Investments Inc., Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd., Montrusco Bolton Inc., Pictet Asset Mangement Inc., Wellington Management Company, LLP
FUND MANAGERS Wayne Wachell, CFA, MBA, Len Racioppo, MBA, CFA, Peter Harrison, MBA, CFA, BComm, Paul Marrkand, John W. Braive, BComm, John Montgomery, CFA, MBA and Greystone Mgd. Invest. - Mgmt. Team
INCEPTION DATE April 2006
TOTAL ASSETS $1.1 million
How the fund is invested
(as at January 31, 2010)
Top Holdings
(as at January 31, 2010)
| MLI Canadian Diversified | 32.72% |
| Manulife GIF MLIA A Bond | 27.18% |
| MLI Int'nl Equity-Boston | 11.59% |
| Manulife Ser R A U.S. Equity | 9.40% |
| MLI Canadian Large Cap-UT | 6.06% |
| MLI High Yield Bond | 5.92% |
| MLI CANADIAN EQUITY (41B) | 5.79% |
| Manulife ML Elite Small Cap Cdn | 1.36% |
| Total | 100.02% |
PERFORMANCE DATA
The performance data shown assumes that all income/realized net gains are retained by the segregated fund and are reflected in higher unit values of the segregated fund. It does not take into account any charges or income taxes payable that would have reduced performance. Performance histories are not indicative of future performance. Investment returns will fluctuate and are not guaranteed. Any subsequent offerings have different returns and growth values due to the different inception dates and MERs.YEAR BY YEAR RETURNS*
This chart shows you the fund's annual performance and how an investment made on January 1st would have changed by December 31st.
OVERALL PAST PERFORMANCE* (as at January 31, 2010)
This graph shows how a $10,000 investment in this fund would have changed in value compared with the Blend: 50% S&P/TSX, 50% DEX Universe.
*For illustration purposes only. Includes mutual/pooled fund performance as indicated. Actual segregated fund performance could be expected to vary.
ANNUAL COMPOUND RETURNS (as at January 31, 2010)
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception | Date of Inception | MER(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIF Series 1 | 18.14% | -3.36% | - | - | -0.88% | Apr 2006 | 3.20 |
| GIF Series 2 | 18.47% | -3.08% | - | - | -0.58% | Apr 2006 | 2.91 |
| GIF encore Sr 1 | 18.14% | -3.36% | - | - | -0.88% | Apr 2006 | 3.20 |
| GIF encore Sr 2 | 18.47% | -3.08% | - | - | -0.58% | Apr 2006 | 2.91 |
| Blend: 50% S&P/TSX, 50% DEX Universe | 20.07% | 2.17% | 6.38% | 6.31% | - | - |
Investment Strategy
The Fund invests in a combination of Canadian, U.S. and international stocks, along with fixed income and short-term securities. The Fund's asset breakdown is a fixed 33% equities, 33% fixed income and 33% swing, which will optimize both Canadian equities and Canadian fixed income securities.Fund Codes
| Investment Option | Sales Charge Option | Fund Number |
|---|---|---|
| GIF Series 1 | BE | MIF1050 |
| GIF Series 1 | FE | MIF1250 |
| GIF Series 2 | BE | MIF1750 |
| GIF Series 2 | FE | MIF1650 |
| GIF encore Sr 1 | BE | MGE1550 |
| GIF encore Sr 1 | FE | MGE1450 |
| GIF encore Sr 2 | BE | MGE1950 |
| GIF encore Sr 2 | FE | MGE1850 |