Manulife Global Fund – Preferred Securities Income Fund (the “Fund”) invests primarily in preferred securities listed or traded on any regulated market in the world, including preferred stocks (including convertible preferred stocks) and subordinated debt securities, which exposes investors to preferred securities risk, equity market risk, volatility and liquidity risk and currency risk. As the Fund may carry significant exposure to US-related issuers it may expose investors to geographical concentration risk. Certain investors may also be subject to the risk relating to RMB hedged share class.
The relevant distributing class of the Fund does not guarantee distribution of dividends, the frequency of distribution and the amount/rate of dividends. Dividends may be paid out of income, realized capital gains and/or out of capital of the Fund in respect of Inc share class(es). Dividends may be paid out of realized capital gains, capital and/or gross income while charging all or part of their fees and expenses to capital (i.e. payment of fees and expenses out of capital) in respect of MDIST (G), R MDIST (G) and F MDIST (G) share class(es). Dividends paid out of capital of the Fund amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of the amount of an investor’s original investment or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment and may result in an immediate decrease in the net asset value per share in respect of such class(es) of the Fund. Fixed yield share classes pay out a pre-determined annualized fixed percentage of their NAV, which can be adjusted by the Directors with at least one month’s prior notice, do not entirely reflect the actual or expected income or performance of the Fund. These distributions may exceed the actual income, leading to capital erosion, especially during negative returns or losses, and may reduce future capital growth. A positive distribution yield does not guarantee a positive return, and the absolute distributions vary with the NAV, resulting in fluctuating monthly payouts for investors.
The Fund’s investment in fixed income and cash and cash equivalents is subject to credit risk, interest rate risk, credit rating and downgrading risk and high-yield bonds risk.
The Fund intends to use financial derivative instruments (“FDIs”) for investment, efficient portfolio management and/or hedging purposes. The use of FDIs exposes the Fund to additional risks, including leverage risk, management risk, market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.
Investment involves risk. The Fund may expose its investors to capital loss. Investors should not make decisions based on this material alone and should read the offering document for details, including the risk factors, charges and features of the Fund and its share classes.
The Manulife Singapore Equity Fund is designed to provide investors with a balanced approach to income and long-term growth.
This fund is a feeder fund investing into Manulife Singapore Opportunities Income Fund, tapping into Singapore’s evolving equity market with a strategy built for income and long-term growth.
Why Invest in Singapore Equities?
Singapore’s equity market is entering a new phase driven by structural reforms, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). This initiative is improving liquidity, increasing investors participation, and enhancing visibility for under-researched small and mid-cap (SMID) companies. These changes create new opportunities for investors seeking diversification and growth.
All-Cap Investment Strategy
The target fund adopts an all-cap strategy, investing across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks:
Approximately 60% allocated to large-cap companies for stability and resilience.
Approximately 40% allocated to mid- and small-cap stocks, where EQDP’s impact on liquidity and valuation may be more pronounced.
This flexible approach captures opportunities across market segments while balance risk and return more effectively.
Income and Growth Potential
The fund aims to provide income and capital growth:
Quarterly income distributions (if any).
The current strategy portfolio yield of ~4.2%, with additional upside from capital growth. Source: Manulife Investment Management: December 2025
Experienced Investment Team
The target fund is managed by Manulife’s Singapore-based equities team with strong local expertise and a proven track record:
Outperformed the MSCI Singapore Index in 5 out of 8 years (2017–2025).
Demonstrated ability to capture upside and while managing downside risks.
Source: Manulife Investment Management, as of January 2026
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Gross performance results do not reflect the deduction of investment management fees and are net of commissions and foreign withholding tax. Net performance results reflect the application of the highest incremental rate of the standard investment advisory fee schedule to gross performance results. Changes in exchange rates may have an adverse effect. Actual fees may vary depending on, among other things, the applicable fee schedule and portfolio size.
Based on eVestment data.
Who Should Invest?
This fund may be suitable for investors who:
Want income with long-term growth potential.
Are interested in Singapore equities as part of your portfolio
Prefer active management with strong local insight
Are comfortable with equity market fluctuations
Wish to diversify beyond Malaysian or global large-cap exposure
