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Hong Kong – Manulife Investments today announced the launch of the Manulife Global Fund – Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Fund (Manulife GEDI Fund or the “Fund”) in Hong Kong, offering investors a new equity-based solution designed to generate regular income while seeking medium- to long-term capital growth, with the aim to provide monthly dividends at a fixed annualized dividend yield1 of 10%. The Fund will be exclusively distributed by Hang Seng Bank for the first three months starting from 5 February 2026, with an initial subscription period commencing on 23 January 2026. After the initial three-month exclusivity period, the Fund will remain accessible to investors.
Positioned for a shifting market environment, the Fund addresses growing demand for income solutions beyond traditional fixed income. Amid a shifting interest rate environment, with markets pricing in multiple interest-rate cuts by the end of 2026 and corporate earnings expected to remain broadly resilient, equities are well positioned to play a more prominent role in income-oriented portfolios. Historically, equities have often outperformed bonds in rate-cut cycles, supporting the case for maintaining equity exposure even for income-focused investors.
The Fund invests at least 70% of its net assets in global equities, including emerging markets, and combines diversified equity exposure with active income enhancement through options strategies.
Calvin Chiu, Chief Executive Officer, Manulife Investment Management Hong Kong, said: “Income investing has entered a new phase. Investors are increasingly looking for income solutions that can adapt to changing markets without sacrificing growth potential. The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Fund is designed to meet those needs by combining dividends from high-quality global companies with option premium capture, creating a more balanced and resilient income outcome within a single strategy.”
A multi-pillar equity strategy designed for income and resilience
The Fund adopts a globally diversified, multi-pillar equity strategy, integrating four complementary sources of return: growth equities, value equities, equity income securities and an active options overlay. By balancing these distinct equity styles, the strategy seeks to generate income more consistently across market cycles, while retaining exposure to long-term equity growth opportunities.
Building on the role of fixed income in income strategies, the Fund provides an equity-based approach designed to reduce duration risk and capture capital appreciation opportunities. The Fund’s options overlay introduces an additional income source that may help cushion downside volatility and smooth return patterns.
Equity-based income strategies with option overlays have historically demonstrated lower volatility and shallower drawdowns during periods of market stress compared with pure equity exposures, while still delivering meaningful income potential over time.
Leveraging Manulife Investment Management’s global investment expertise
The Fund is managed by Manulife Investment Management’s Multi-Asset Solutions Team, drawing on extensive experience across equities and multi-asset solutions. The team combines top-down macroeconomic insights with bottom-up fundamental research, supported by disciplined risk management, to deliver a consistent, income-outcome-focused solution for investors.
For more information about the Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Fund, visit
https://www.manulifeim.com.hk/en/funds/featured-funds/gedi-brochure.html.
1 The distribution yield is not guaranteed. Distribution may be paid out of capital.
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