Manulife Investments Philippines Launches Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund to Help Investors Pursue Income and Long-Term Growth
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- New UITF gives investors access to an income-paying, globally managed equity strategy.
- Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund uses a diversified approach across growth, income, and options-based strategies.
- Fund expands Manulife Investments Philippines’ suite of global solutions for investors seeking income potential, portfolio resilience, and long-term wealth creation.
MANILA, Philippines—Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation (Manulife Investments Philippines), the local asset management arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, today announced the launch of the Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund, a globally diversified equity unit investment trust fund (UITF) designed to provide investors with income potential while capturing long-term growth opportunities across global markets.
The launch comes at a time when investors are prioritizing building resilient portfolios that can generate income, navigate market volatility, and participate in long-term growth opportunities. Manulife’s Asia Care Survey 2026 found that among Filipinos who have started saving and investing to ensure their financial well-being, 49% plan to shift toward income-generating investments.
Built on a diversified equity income strategy the Fund seeks to generate income and long-term growth from a broad mix of return drivers, rather than relying on a single source of performance. Its diversified equity strategy combines growth-oriented companies, income-generating equities, preferred stocks, and options-based strategies to help the portfolio adapt across market cycles and manage volatility. Through active management, the Fund gives investors access to global opportunities while supporting more resilient outcomes amid evolving market conditions.
“As investors navigate greater market uncertainty and an increasingly complex investment landscape, many are looking for investment solutions that can help them access global opportunities while managing risk in a more diversified way. The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund is designed to draw from multiple potential return drivers, combining global growth opportunities with diversified sources of returns and options-based strategies that can help transform market volatility into an additional source of income,” said Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Investments Philippines.
Gaspar added, “Through this new UITF, we are giving investors access to a globally managed solution that seeks to generate income, enhance portfolio resilience, and support long-term wealth creation through a single, diversified investment.”
The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund is the newest addition to Manulife Investments Philippines’ suite of UITFs. Investors seeking long-term capital appreciation, income potential, and global diversification may access the Fund for as low as US$1,000 or PHP1,000, offering a convenient gateway to global equity income opportunities.
Investors may open a UITF account online through Manulife iFUNDS, a secure digital investment platform that makes it easy and convenient for investors to manage their UITF investments. For more information on fund options that best suit different investment goals, contact a Manulife Wealth Specialist or visit manulife.com/ph.
About Manulife Philippines
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company opened its doors for business in the Philippines in 1907. Since then, Manulife's Philippine Branch and later The Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc. (Manulife Philippines) has grown to become one of the country's leading life insurance companies. Manulife Philippines is a wholly owned domestic subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation, among the world's largest life insurance companies by market capitalization. Learn more about Manulife Philippines by visiting their website manulife.com/ph and following them on Facebook (facebook.com/ManulifePH), Instagram (@ManulifePH), and LinkedIn (Manulife Philippines).
About Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation
Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manulife Philippines. The Company acquired its trust and other fiduciary business license from the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 2017 and started operations in September 2017. It is the first trust corporation in the Philippines that is backed by a leading multinational financial services group. For additional information, please visit manulife.com/ph.
About Manulife Wealth & Asset Management
As part of Manulife Financial Corporation, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management’s mission is to make decisions easier and lives better by helping people invest confidently to pursue a more secure financial future. Our strength comes from the diversity of our global asset management expertise and distribution capabilities. Our global investment teams span equities, fixed income, alternative credit, private markets, and multi-asset solutions. We provide investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to millions of individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the heart of our approach are three cultural pillars: Partner for Progress, Trust through Transparency, and Intellectual Curiosity. These values shape how we build long-term relationships, develop differentiated investment strategies, and empower advisors and clients to seek meaningful financial outcomes. Whether through cutting-edge technology, AI innovation, personalized advice, or sustainable stewardship, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management is a trusted partner helping clients navigate complexity and invest with confidence. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number on choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.
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