Manulife Philippines Launches New Global Equity Income Fund for Investors Seeking Income and Long Term Growth

For Filipino investors looking beyond traditional savings and local market opportunities, gaining access to global investments can open the door to a wider range of income and growth possibilities.

Manulife Investment Management and Trust Corporation, the local asset management arm of global financial services provider Manulife, has launched the Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund, a new unit investment trust fund (UITF) designed to give investors access to a globally diversified equity strategy focused on both income potential and long term growth.

The new fund arrives as more Filipinos look for ways to build portfolios that can generate income while remaining positioned for future growth.

According to Manulife’s Asia Care Survey 2026, 49% of Filipinos who have started saving and investing for their financial well being plan to shift toward income generating investments. This growing interest highlights the need for investment solutions that can balance income opportunities with diversification and long term objectives.

A Global Approach to Income and Growth

The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund is built around a diversified equity income strategy. Rather than depending on a single source of returns, the fund combines several investment approaches designed to support income generation and long term capital growth.

The strategy invests across:

• Growth oriented companies with potential for long term appreciation
• Income generating equities that may provide regular income potential
• Preferred stocks that can add another source of income
• Options based strategies designed to generate additional income and help manage market volatility

By bringing these approaches together, the fund aims to provide investors with a more diversified portfolio that can adapt to changing market conditions.

For investors, this means access to global equity opportunities through a single investment solution, while benefiting from an actively managed strategy designed to navigate different market cycles.

Helping Investors Build More Resilient Portfolios

Market conditions can change quickly, making diversification an increasingly important consideration for investors pursuing long term financial goals.

The new fund is designed to draw from multiple potential sources of returns, giving investors an opportunity to participate in global markets while seeking income and greater portfolio resilience.

“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,” said Aira Gaspar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Investments Philippines.

“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,” Gaspar added.

She noted that the new UITF provides investors with access to a globally managed strategy through a single diversified investment.

“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,” Gaspar said.

A More Accessible Gateway to Global Investments

The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund is the latest addition to Manulife Investments Philippines’ growing range of UITF solutions.

Investors looking for long term capital appreciation, income potential, and global diversification can access the fund with a minimum investment of US$1,000 or PHP1,000, providing a convenient way to gain exposure to global equity income opportunities.

The fund may be particularly relevant for investors who want to diversify beyond domestic assets while seeking a combination of income potential and long term growth within one portfolio.

Investing Made Easier Through Manulife iFUNDS

Getting started with UITF investing is also designed to be more convenient through Manulife iFUNDS, Manulife’s secure digital investment platform.

Through the platform, investors can open a UITF account online and manage their investments digitally, making it easier to access investment solutions aligned with their financial goals.

For investors considering whether the Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund fits their objectives, Manulife recommends speaking with a Manulife Wealth Specialist to better understand the available fund options and their potential suitability.

For more information, visit Manulife Philippines at manulife.com/ph.

Investment products involve risks, and returns are not guaranteed. Investors should consider their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances before investing.