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Important Notes:

  1. Manulife Global Fund – Diversified Real Asset Fund (“Manulife Diversified Real Asset Fund” or the “Fund”) invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of securities issued by companies operating within or generating a significant portion of their revenues from the sourcing, development, processing and/or management of real assets, which may involve active asset allocation strategy, real assets, concentration, equity market, small-cap/mid-cap, investment in REITs, sovereign debt, emerging markets, volatility and liquidity, valuation, political and regulatory, currency, credit downgrade, interest rate, credit and rating of investment risks. Certain investors may also be subject to the risk relating to RMB hedged share class.
  2. 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, realised capital gains and/or out of capital of the Fund in respect of Inc share class(es). Dividends may be paid out of realised 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) and R MDIST (G) share class(es). Dividends paid out of capital of the Fund amount 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Investment involves risk. The Fund may expose its investors to capital loss. Investors should not base on this material alone to make investment decisions and should read the offering document for details, including the risk factors, charges and features of the Fund and its share classes.
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Structural trends unlocking growth opportunities in real assets

Structurally higher inflationary trends, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered demand and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping the investment landscape. From power grids, raw materials and pipelines to property and inflation-linked bonds, real assets provide access to the essential building blocks of today’s economy.

Why invest in real assets?

1. Structural supply constraints driving inflation

Deglobalisation, rising geopolitical uncertainty, energy security, and years of under-investment are driving supply constraints and higher structural costs, keeping inflation more persistent and elevated. Real assets may help preserve purchasing power in such environments.

Real assets show relative stronger returns amid rising inflation1,2


2. AI-powered demand

AI adoption is contributing to increased demand for infrastructure and raw materials – data centres, grids, power, cooling systems, and critical materials at scale across real asset sectors.

3. Differentiated source of return potential and diversification

Different real asset segments have performed differently across cycles, offering differentiated return drivers for income, growth and diversification.

Performance of real assets across inflation cycles2,3


Real assets provide diversified sources of return potential (as of 31 March 2026)2,4

Multi-asset solutions team current 5-year asset class forecasts

Why Manulife Diversified Real Assets Fund?

The Fund seeks to help navigate inflation uncertainty, shifting supply chains, infrastructure spending and AI-related demand, while also seeking income and broader portfolio diversification.

Real asset focused

Diversified exposure to income generating real assets, such as infrastructure, real estate, natural resources, and TIPS

Artificial Intelligence beneficiary

Behind every AI model or application sits a network of data centres, power systems, cooling facilities, and supply chains for critical materials

Resilient income/ return potential

Aims to achieve resilient income/total return potential

Effective inflation protection

Offer potential inflation hedge through diversified asset mix

Asset classes

Why potentially benefit?

relevancy

1. Metals & Mining (Equities)

Structural supply deficits and strategic importance may support pricing. AI, electrification, and energy transition are accelerating demand for various metals and other critical minerals.

● Real assets

● AI beneficiary

2. Energy (Equities)

Energy security and regional resilience remain priorities. AI driven power demand is also emerging.

● Real assets

● AI beneficiary

● Resilient income return

3. Infrastructure (Equities)

Beyond traditional infrastructure, investment is increasingly expanding into digital assets, including data centres, fibre networks, and the power infrastructure needed to support high-performance computing.

● Real assets

● AI beneficiary

● Resilient income return

4. Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

Data-centre REITs and specialised assets linked to digital infrastructure and healthcare may benefit directly from AI expansion and demographic trends.

● Real assets

● AI beneficiary

● Resilient income return

5. Short-term credit (Fixed income)

Floating-rate and shorter-duration instruments may offer income and may offer resilience in a higher-for-longer rate environment.

● Resilient income return

6. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS)

If inflation remains elevated or volatile, TIPS may offer a direct inflation buffer, whilst offering attractive income.

● Effective inflation protection

● Resilient income return

Asset allocation (as of 30 May 2026)5

Fund information

Fund nameManulife Global Fund – Diversified Real Asset Fund

Objective and investment strategy

The Fund aims to maximise inflation-adjusted return (primarily relative to U.S. inflation) and generate income over the long term by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of securities issued by companies operating within or generating a significant portion of their revenues from the sourcing, development, processing and/or management of real assets.

Investment manager

Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited and Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC

Launch date

11 December, 2024

Base currency

USD

Initial subscription fee

Up to 5% of the subscription amount

Switching charge

Up to 1% of the NAV of the Shares being switched

Management fee

Currently 1.25%*

Available share classes

AA Acc
AA (AUD Hedged) Acc
AA (GBP Hedged) Acc
AA (HKD) Acc
AA (RMB Hedged) AccAA
(AUD Hedged) MDIST (G)

AA (GBP Hedged) MDIST (G)
AA (HKD) MDIST (G)
AA (RMB Hedged) MDIST (G)
AA (USD) MDIST (G)
R (USD) MDIST (G)
R (HKD) MDIST (G)

Distribution policy

Aims to distribute dividends monthly (Dividend rate is not guaranteed. Dividends may be paid out of capital. Refer to important note 2.)

 

* This fee may be increased up to a maximum of 6%, by giving the affected shareholders not less than one month’s prior notice. Please see section 9.5 of the Prospectus for details.

Manulife Investment Management’s expertise

We are the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation, we draw on more than 160 years of financial stewardship to partner our clients globally.

25+ years

average investment experience of management team

 

700+

investment experts across asset classes6

 

USD 179 billion

AUM of multi-asset solutions7

 

  1. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Source: Morningstar Direct, Average 12-month rolling annualised returns from 31 January, 1999 to 31 December, 2025. Periods of rising growth and inflation determined by looking at growth and inflation in the next 12 months relative to the last 12 months, rolled forward monthly. Returns in USD. Representative indexes: Global Equities: MSCI World index; Global Bonds: Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index.
  2. Representative indexes: Metal & Mining measured by S&P/TSX Global Mining Index; Energy measured by MSCI World/Energy index; Commodities measured by Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity index; Infrastructure measured by S&P Global Infrastructure index; non-US REITs measured by S&P Developed Ex US REITs index; US REITs measured by S&P US All Equity REITs index; US TIPS / Short Term Tips measured by Bloomberg US Treasury TIPS 1-5 year index; US Short Term Credit/ Short Term Credit measured by Markit iBoxx USD liquid index.
  3. Source: Manulife Investment Management, Bloomberg, as of 31 December, 2025. Past performance does not guarantee future results; indices are for illustrative purposes only and cannot be invested in directly. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or ensure against a loss.
  4. Source: Manulife Investment Management Multi-Asset Solutions Team, 31 March, 2026. Reflects most recent data available. Asset class forecasts are comprised of inputs driven by proprietary Manulife IM research and are not meant as predictions for any particular index, mutual fund or investment vehicle. To initiate the investment process, the investment team formulates five-year and long-term risk and return expectations, developed through a variety of quantitative modeling techniques and complemented with qualitative and fundamental insights. Assumptions are then adjusted for a number of factors. This chart contains forecasts reflecting potential future events and is only as current as of the date indicated. There is no assurance that such events will occur, and the actual asset class return could be significantly different than that shown here. This material should not be viewed as a recommendation or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any investment products or to adopt any investment strategy. Past performance is not an indication of future results. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
  5. Source: Manulife Investment Management. As of 30 April, 2026. Subject to change. Holdings, sector weightings, market capitalisation and portfolio characteristics are subject to change at any time and are for illustrative and reference purpose only. Holdings, sector weightings, market capitalisation and portfolio characteristics of individual client portfolios in the program may differ, sometimes significantly, from those shown. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the securities and sectors listed.
  6. Source: Manulife Investment Management, as of 31 March, 2026. Manulife Investment Management’s global investment professional team includes expertise from several Manulife IM affiliates and joint ventures; not all entities represent all asset classes. 
  7. Source: Manulife Financial Corporation as of 31 March, 2026. AUM includes $14.75 billion advised by MAST, managed by other Manulife Investment teams, and $45.42 billion allocated to investment strategies managed by other Manulife Investment teams.