Important Notes:
17 September 2026
Paul Kalogirou, Head of Client Portfolio Management, Asia & Global Multi-Asset Solutions
Luke Browne, Global Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Asia


Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to create potential investment opportunities, but we believe not every AI-related company will become a long-term winner. Rather than maximising exposure to the theme, the Manulife Global Fund - Global Multi-Asset Diversified Income Fund ("GMADI" or the "Fund") takes a selective and valuation-aware approach. In this investment note, we discuss the three characteristics we look for when identifying long-term winners and how these principles are reflected in the Fund's equity sleeve which currently maintains a constructive view on sectors such as communication services, healthcare, consumer staples and energy. This positioning reflects our bottom-up conviction in individual businesses whose long-term fundamentals, cash flow characteristics and valuations are viewed favourably by the investment team1.
1 Source: Manulife Investment Management, as of 31 July 2026. Holdings, sector weightings, market capitalisation and portfolio characteristics are subject to change at any time and are for illustrative and reference purpose only. This information does not constitute, and should not be construed as, investment advice or recommendations with respect to the securities and sectors listed.
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