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Manulife Growth Opportunities Fund Advisor Series
Cdn Small/Mid Cap Equity
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NAVPS (10-14-2026) |
$54.63 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$1.45
(-2.58%)
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As at September 30, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 03, 1998): 9.28%
| 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 | -2.15% | 2.62% | 1.81% | 2.83% | 5.64% | 14.72% | 16.99% | 12.46% | 5.87% | 9.15% | 9.53% | 7.41% | 7.05% | 6.12% |
| Benchmark | -1.79% | 2.41% | 8.49% | 20.82% | 33.17% | 35.17% | 31.71% | 25.09% | 16.13% | 20.39% | 16.74% | 13.53% | 11.95% | 10.82% |
| Category Average | -1.59% | -0.06% | 4.39% | 8.50% | 14.41% | 17.29% | 19.15% | 15.90% | 8.79% | 13.13% | 11.54% | 9.26% | 8.58% | 7.98% |
| Category Rank | 116 / 200 | 25 / 200 | 129 / 200 | 158 / 198 | 155 / 196 | 122 / 191 | 125 / 187 | 147 / 187 | 140 / 183 | 151 / 170 | 128 / 169 | 125 / 161 | 121 / 157 | 131 / 149 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.71% | 1.87% | 0.14% | 2.07% | 8.21% | -8.55% | 1.36% | 1.35% | -3.43% | -0.58% | 5.49% | -2.15% |
| Benchmark | 2.30% | 5.23% | 2.39% | 8.69% | 12.56% | -8.97% | 6.71% | 3.36% | -3.95% | -2.36% | 6.79% | -1.79% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
15.13% (February 2000)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-22.21% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 7.71% | 2.13% | -17.78% | 19.38% | 18.40% | 14.65% | -11.40% | -1.83% | 19.02% | 24.46% |
| Benchmark | 38.48% | 2.75% | -18.17% | 15.84% | 12.87% | 20.27% | -9.29% | 4.79% | 18.83% | 50.19% |
| Category Average | 18.01% | 3.43% | -15.15% | 16.59% | 11.91% | 22.35% | -11.32% | 6.49% | 16.84% | 24.55% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 130/ 144 | 88/ 149 | 122/ 158 | 84/ 165 | 58/ 169 | 169/ 176 | 87/ 184 | 177/ 187 | 83/ 188 | 92/ 191 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
24.46% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-17.78% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Equity | 90.47 |
| Income Trust Units | 3.28 |
| International Equity | 2.75 |
| US Equity | 2.45 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.06 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 31.26 |
| Energy | 10.42 |
| Financial Services | 9.60 |
| Industrial Goods | 8.39 |
| Industrial Services | 7.38 |
| Other | 32.95 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 97.25 |
| Asia | 1.60 |
| Europe | 1.14 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Bombardier Inc Cl B | 3.59 |
| iA Financial Corp Inc | 3.16 |
| IAMGOLD Corp | 3.10 |
| Finning International Inc | 3.00 |
| DPM METALS INC | 2.66 |
| GFL Environmental Inc | 2.63 |
| Whitecap Resources Inc | 2.62 |
| TMX Group Ltd | 2.54 |
| Capstone Copper Corp | 2.47 |
| Hudbay Minerals Inc | 2.43 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Manulife Growth Opportunities Fund Advisor Series
Median
Other - Cdn Small/Mid Cap Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 12.01% | 13.24% | 14.09% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.61 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.05 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.71% | 0.79% | 0.77% |
| Sharpe | 1.10 | 0.27 | 0.35 |
| Sortino | 1.92 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Treynor | 0.21 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.00% | 76.66% | 85.33% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 14.61% | 12.01% | 13.24% | 14.09% |
| Beta | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.61 |
| Alpha | -0.14 | -0.02 | -0.05 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.88% | 0.71% | 0.79% | 0.77% |
| Sharpe | 0.29 | 1.10 | 0.27 | 0.35 |
| Sortino | 0.35 | 1.92 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Treynor | 0.06 | 0.21 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 85.32% | 97.00% | 76.66% | 85.33% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 03, 1998 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $459 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMF1484 | DSC | Open |
| MMF1784 | LSC | Open |
| MMF3288 | LSC | Open |
| MMF388 | FE | Open |
| MMF40488 | DSC | Open |
| MMF40788 | LSC | Open |
| MMF488 | DSC | Open |
| MMF588 | FE | Open |
| MMF788 | LSC | Open |
Investment Objectives
The objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth. The Fund invests primarily in high quality securities and convertible instruments of small- and mid-cap Canadian companies. 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 uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to determine the best investment ideas, emphasizing securities that are believed to be attractively priced with growth potential. The portfolio advisor utilizes a proprietary quantitative screen to analyze a dynamic universe of companies seeking to identify those that are attractive based on management quality, growth indicators and market recognition.
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 | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 2.57% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.10% |
| Load | Choice of Front or No Load |
| FE Max | 5.00% |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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