Viewpoints from Manulife Private Wealth
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Encouraging signs
Equity markets were generally stronger over the second quarter, with U.S. technology companies leading the charge.
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What is a separately managed account?
Separately managed accounts (SMAs) are managed by investment professionals and designed for high-net-worth individuals who have specialized or sophisticated needs and seek bespoke investment solutions. We discuss who SMAs are made for and their benefits and disadvantages,
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Five factors influencing the effectiveness of a 60/40 portfolio
We take a look at 5 macroeconomic factors that may influence the effectiveness of a 60/40 investing approach.
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Q1 2023 in review
Manulife Private Wealth reviews how Canadian and U.S. stocks, global equities, and global bond markets performed in Q1 2023.
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Q4 2022 in review
The Canadian and U.S. stock market rallied in the fourth quarter. Global equities and bond markets also advanced adding a positive note to a historically severe downturn in 2022.
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Understanding Manulife Private Wealth’s portfolio construction process (podcast)
Asset allocation can be a complicated world to navigate, as there are well over 100 asset classes to consider. Understanding how they correlate with one another as well as their risk and return attributes over a normal business cycle is important when considering asset allocation.
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The bear continues to growl
We take a 5-year time horizon, which is appropriate for a strategic timeframe and is better aligned with your time horizon. When looking at tactical allocation changes, here are some considerations that are made.
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What are private markets?
Private markets allow buyers and sellers to trade assets through direct negotiation rather than through an intermediary, such as a public securities exchange.
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Can investing in Canadian commercial real estate help smooth volatility in your portfolio?
In this article, we look at the potential benefits the asset class can offer investors in today’s inflationary environment.
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Five timeless principles for investing success
While investing in volatile times can sometimes challenge your discipline and commitment, there are timeless principles to include in your investment strategy that can help ease your mind and keep you focused on the long term.
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