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Manulife Bond Fund Advisor Series
Canadian Fixed Income
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NAVPS (06-18-2026) |
$5.93 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.23%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (July 15, 1999): 3.01%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 1.36% | -0.72% | -0.01% | 1.29% | 2.47% | 4.44% | 3.66% | 2.79% | 0.26% | -0.15% | 0.70% | 1.29% | 0.89% | 1.00% |
| Benchmark | 1.41% | -0.55% | 0.39% | 1.78% | 2.90% | 5.87% | 4.11% | 3.23% | 0.83% | 0.37% | 1.26% | 1.96% | 1.65% | 1.78% |
| Category Average | 1.24% | -0.66% | 0.15% | 1.39% | 2.55% | 4.42% | 3.76% | 2.80% | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.90% | 1.44% | 1.11% | 1.25% |
| Category Rank | 243 / 494 | 400 / 493 | 416 / 488 | 390 / 489 | 375 / 473 | 345 / 439 | 321 / 415 | 296 / 403 | 279 / 390 | 299 / 368 | 282 / 354 | 267 / 334 | 252 / 308 | 234 / 281 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.12% | -0.64% | 0.37% | 1.82% | 0.62% | 0.20% | -1.28% | 0.57% | 1.44% | -2.25% | 0.21% | 1.36% |
| Benchmark | 0.04% | -0.74% | 0.37% | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.67% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-3.66% (April 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.44% | 1.43% | -0.39% | 5.96% | 8.11% | -3.47% | -12.05% | 5.84% | 3.98% | 2.00% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 245/ 265 | 214/ 298 | 302/ 319 | 220/ 348 | 251/ 360 | 326/ 382 | 257/ 399 | 310/ 407 | 234/ 431 | 357/ 469 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
8.11% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.05% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 50.73 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 39.48 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 5.03 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.97 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 1.72 |
| Other | 1.07 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 98.03 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.97 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 98.96 |
| Europe | 1.04 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ontario Province 3.65% 02-Jun-2033 | 2.26 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Dec-2057 | 2.02 |
| Quebec Province 3.60% 01-Sep-2033 | 1.65 |
| Ontario Province 4.45% 02-Dec-2056 | 1.43 |
| UNITED STATES TREASURY N 3.88% 31-Mar-2031 | 1.12 |
| Ontario Province 4.15% 02-Jun-2034 | 1.09 |
| Ontario Province 2.90% 02-Dec-2046 | 1.04 |
| Alberta Province 3.05% 01-Dec-2048 | 1.02 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 3.84% 29-May-2030 | 1.00 |
| Bank of Montreal 4.42% 17-Jun-2029 | 0.96 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Manulife Bond Fund Advisor Series
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.47% | 6.29% | 5.43% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.04 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.03 | -0.39 | -0.14 |
| Sortino | 0.21 | -0.54 | -0.46 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 71.52% | - | 44.78% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.01% | 5.47% | 6.29% | 5.43% |
| Beta | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.04 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.04 | 0.03 | -0.39 | -0.14 |
| Sortino | -0.16 | 0.21 | -0.54 | -0.46 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 57.75% | 71.52% | - | 44.78% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | July 15, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $2,877 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMF14445 | ||
| MMF4245 | ||
| MMF4345 | ||
| MMF44445 | ||
| MMF4445 | ||
| MMF44745 | ||
| MMF4545 | ||
| MMF4745 | ||
| MMF4844 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of the Fund is to earn the highest level of income consistent with the preservation of capital with some capital appreciation by investing primarily in bonds and debentures of various terms issued or guaranteed by Canadian federal, provincial or municipal governments or corporations. The fundamental investment objective of the Fund cannot be changed without the approval of investors who own securities in the Fund.
Investment Strategy
For fixed income investments, the portfolio advisor seeks to earn the highest level of income consistent with the preservation of capital, with some capital appreciation, through investments in corporate and government debt. The Fund invests primarily in bonds and debentures issued or guaranteed by the Canadian Government or provincial and municipal governments and bonds and debentures issued by Canadian corporations. The Fund may also invest in securities of debt issued by foreign issuers.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Manulife Investment Management Limited
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Manulife Investment Management Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
Manulife Investment Management Limited |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 5,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.56% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.25% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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