Viewpoints about Investment strategy
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A spotlight on Canadian Fixed Income
An appreciating Canadian dollar—which we expect will happen on a structural basis— might provide an attractive return profile for both Canadian sovereign debt and credit, learn more.
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A spotlight on Canadian Equity
We continue to find Canadian equities attractive because of their supportive dividend profile and reasonable valuations, discover why.
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A spotlight on Real Estate Equity
A hawkish Bank of Canada has many Canadian homeowners on watch. Can Canadian real estate help smooth volatility in your portfolio? We examine how inflation and other factors impact the current real estate space.
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What is ESG investing?
The importance of ESG factors in investing has grown rapidly, leaving many onlookers playing catch-up. In this article, we’ll explain what ESG investing is and what it means for investors.
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Rising rates and real estate: Three-minute macro
A hawkish BoC should have Canadian homeowners on watch as interest-rate rises will likely eat into their purchasing power. We also break down why green energy stocks are underperforming this year and why stagflation is such a scary word.
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Why don’t we want to deal with wills and estate planning matters?
There are two certainties in life – death and taxes. Canadians often plan for ways to reduce taxes, but many Canadians don’t have an up to date will.
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Manulife Investment Management Expertise: Analyzing Asset Allocation (podcast)
Learn how Manulife Investment Management’s asset allocation portfolios can provide clients solutions through a disciplined approach to investing and the comfort of knowing professionals are actively managing risk.
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No shortage of risks: Three-minute macro
We examine why the Russian-Ukraine conflict, persistently high inflation, and the Fed’s long-awaited rate hike have investors scared, and detail how food prices are increasing at the fastest rate in four decades. This and more in this edition of Three-minute macro.
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Explore the benefits of open architecture investing
Manulife Private Wealth's open architecture platform allows for access to institutional money managers regardless of ownership of the offering. This helps distinguish us and better serve our clients.
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Inflation’s impact on retirement portfolios: quantifying the future cost today
Small increases in inflation can have outsized consequences for retirees’ portfolios. How do you plan for retirement in a new inflation reality? We quantify how much rising prices can impact investors’ retirement plans, and the changes that can be made to increase the odds of reaching their goals.
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