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Manulife Core Plus Bond Fund Series ZL
Canadian Core Pls Fxd Inc
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NAVPS (10-23-2026) |
$8.55 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.03
(-0.30%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (March 07, 2016): 1.70%
| 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 | -1.44% | -3.26% | -1.33% | -1.36% | -1.82% | 0.39% | 4.62% | 3.30% | 0.09% | 0.11% | 0.76% | 1.50% | 1.48% | 1.19% |
| Benchmark | -1.18% | -3.03% | -1.17% | -0.88% | -1.22% | 0.70% | 4.57% | 2.98% | 0.24% | -0.47% | 0.59% | 1.71% | 1.72% | 1.20% |
| Category Average | -1.36% | -3.02% | -1.16% | -1.21% | -1.51% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | 133 / 175 | 148 / 172 | 141 / 172 | 135 / 170 | 142 / 170 | 131 / 159 | 104 / 157 | 98 / 154 | 91 / 143 | 64 / 132 | 69 / 121 | 72 / 113 | 66 / 105 | 58 / 102 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.67% | 0.14% | -1.27% | 0.52% | 1.48% | -2.00% | 0.34% | 1.30% | 0.35% | -1.65% | -0.20% | -1.44% |
| Benchmark | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% | -1.61% | -0.27% | -1.18% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.69% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-6.18% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | - | 2.53% | -1.61% | 7.67% | 7.73% | -0.93% | -12.14% | 7.24% | 4.57% | 2.25% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | - | 40/ 102 | 104/ 106 | 32/ 116 | 95/ 128 | 37/ 136 | 75/ 148 | 49/ 155 | 103/ 158 | 127/ 159 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.73% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.14% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 36.51 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 33.85 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 22.28 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 5.00 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.96 |
| Other | 0.40 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.85 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.95 |
| Other | 0.20 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 94.57 |
| Europe | 5.00 |
| Asia | 0.43 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ontario Province 4.70% 02-Jun-2037 | 2.22 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 1.95 |
| CANADIAN GOVERNMENT BOND 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 1.52 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2035 | 1.51 |
| Brookfield Finance Inc 6.30% 15-Oct-2034 | 1.49 |
| United Kingdom Government 0.50% 31-Jan-2029 | 1.47 |
| Alberta Province 4.45% 01-Dec-2054 | 1.39 |
| Canada Government 5.00% 01-Jun-2037 | 1.26 |
| United Kingdom Government 4.38% 31-Jul-2054 | 1.20 |
| Ontario Province 2.55% 02-Dec-2052 | 1.17 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Manulife Core Plus Bond Fund Series ZL
Median
Other - Canadian Core Pls Fxd Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.20% | 6.42% | 5.64% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.05 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | 0.26 | -0.43 | -0.11 |
| Sortino | 0.55 | -0.57 | -0.39 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 72.81% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 4.05% | 5.20% | 6.42% | 5.64% |
| Beta | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.05 | 0.98 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.84% |
| Sharpe | -0.98 | 0.26 | -0.43 | -0.11 |
| Sortino | -1.27 | 0.55 | -0.57 | -0.39 |
| Treynor | -0.04 | 0.01 | -0.03 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | - | 72.81% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | March 07, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Partially Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $679 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMF3001 | NL | Partially Open |
Investment Objectives
Income generation with an emphasis on capital preservation. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of Canadian fixed income securities. The Fund may also invest in fixed income securities of other countries. The fundamental investment objective of the Fund cannot be changed without the approval of investors who own securities in the Fund.
Investment Strategy
The portfolio advisor seeks to maximize the total return of the portfolio through a multi-sector fixed income strategy with a research- driven investment approach. The portfolio advisor seeks to enhance core portfolio returns through opportunistic investments in high yield bonds. The Fund invests primarily in bonds and debentures issued or guaranteed by the Canadian government or provincial and municipal governments and investment grade and high yield corporate bonds and debentures.
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 | - |
| PAC Subsequent | - |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | - |
Fees
| MER | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.95% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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