Manulife launches global equity income fund for Filipino investors
What's the deal? Manulife InvestmentDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has launched the Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund, a unit investment trust fund giving Filipino investors exposure to global equities. The fund targets both income and long-term growth, with a minimum investment of US$1,000 or PHP1,000.
How it works. The fund spreads investments across growth companies, income-generating stocks, preferred shares and options-based strategies. Its options component may add income while helping the portfolio navigate market volatility.
Why now? Manulife's Asia Care Survey 2026 found that 49% of Filipinos who have started saving and investing plan to shift towards income-generating investments.
What's the endgame? Aira Gaspar, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Investments Philippines, said the fund was built for investors seeking global opportunities without having to build and manage a diversified international equity portfolio themselves. The launch adds another global diversification option to the firm's Philippines UITF range.
The signal. The fund reflects demand for globally diversified investments that combine income potential with long-term growth. Returns are not guaranteed and may fluctuate with market conditions.
Read more: Frontpage PH
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