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Manulife Canadian Dividend Growth Fund Advisor Series
Canadian Div & Inc Equity
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NAVPS (10-14-2026) |
$79.34 |
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| Change |
$0.09
(0.11%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 01, 1994): 10.06%
| 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 | -2.64% | 1.35% | 8.34% | 13.29% | 17.81% | 15.27% | 18.16% | 15.32% | 12.04% | 14.02% | 11.33% | 10.78% | 10.26% | 9.77% |
| Benchmark | -2.62% | 1.62% | 8.69% | 12.96% | 20.02% | 24.24% | 25.06% | 20.99% | 15.18% | 17.23% | 14.59% | 13.62% | 12.74% | 12.37% |
| Category Average | -2.83% | -0.52% | 7.24% | 12.36% | 16.35% | 16.53% | 18.66% | 14.95% | 11.41% | 14.11% | 10.79% | 10.18% | 9.51% | 9.38% |
| Category Rank | 216 / 468 | 43 / 467 | 183 / 459 | 191 / 450 | 181 / 446 | 317 / 434 | 283 / 424 | 217 / 416 | 191 / 402 | 240 / 379 | 196 / 375 | 175 / 359 | 162 / 340 | 167 / 316 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.43% | 3.27% | 1.13% | 0.64% | 5.74% | -1.73% | 3.43% | 1.05% | 2.27% | 4.54% | -0.42% | -2.64% |
| Benchmark | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% | 1.22% | 3.10% | -2.62% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
10.83% (October 1998)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-20.08% (August 1998)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 10.91% | 7.98% | -8.45% | 21.31% | 0.87% | 27.93% | -3.05% | 6.80% | 18.01% | 16.61% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | 17.48% | 7.25% | -7.75% | 18.42% | -1.18% | 26.41% | -3.72% | 7.17% | 15.51% | 19.73% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 257/ 292 | 157/ 317 | 224/ 342 | 61/ 362 | 116/ 376 | 179/ 383 | 217/ 405 | 277/ 416 | 140/ 425 | 338/ 437 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
27.93% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.45% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 70.59 |
| US Equity | 18.16 |
| International Equity | 9.79 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.89 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.58 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 27.53 |
| Energy | 17.08 |
| Industrial Services | 11.94 |
| Healthcare | 7.69 |
| Technology | 6.76 |
| Other | 29.00 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 90.22 |
| Europe | 9.78 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Natural Resources Ltd | 6.33 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank | 6.30 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.27 |
| Microsoft Corp | 4.33 |
| Intact Financial Corp | 3.48 |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3.36 |
| Suncor Energy Inc | 3.32 |
| TMX Group Ltd | 3.24 |
| Enbridge Inc | 3.23 |
| Waste Connections Inc | 2.46 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Manulife Canadian Dividend Growth Fund Advisor Series
Median
Other - Canadian Div & Inc Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.39% | 10.86% | 11.03% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.80 | 0.79 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.74% | 0.85% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.65 | 0.82 | 0.73 |
| Sortino | 3.91 | 1.38 | 0.95 |
| Treynor | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 83.29% | 74.47% | 80.41% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
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| Standard Deviation | 8.77% | 8.39% | 10.86% | 11.03% |
| Beta | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.80 | 0.79 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.61% | 0.74% | 0.85% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.67 | 1.65 | 0.82 | 0.73 |
| Sortino | 3.81 | 3.91 | 1.38 | 0.95 |
| Treynor | 0.23 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Tax Efficiency | 88.68% | 83.29% | 74.47% | 80.41% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | November 01, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $694 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMF13406 | DSC | Open |
| MMF13706 | LSC | Open |
| MMF3270 | LSC | Open |
| MMF3406 | DSC | Open |
| MMF3506 | FE | Open |
| MMF3706 | LSC | Open |
Investment Objectives
To generate both capital growth and income. The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of dividend paying Canadian equities. 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 focuses primarily on companies that have superior financial positions and have historically demonstrated their capacity to pay high relative dividends and sustain such payments over time. The Fund invests primarily in common shares but may also invest in preferred shares. The Fund may also invest in bonds, warrants, rights or other securities that are convertible into common shares which carry the attributes of paying high dividends consistently over time.
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 | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.77% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.38% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 0.60% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 0.40% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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