Manulife Investments Philippines has launched a new unit investment trust fund (UITF) aimed at Filipinos looking to combine potential investment income with long-term growth through exposure to global equities.
The Manulife Global Equity Diversified Income Feeder Fund gives investors access to a globally managed equity-income strategy that spreads investments across several potential sources of returns, including growth companies, income-generating stocks, preferred shares and options-based strategies.
The new fund comes as more Filipino investors look for ways to build portfolios that can generate income while remaining positioned for long-term opportunities. According to Manulife’s Asia Care Survey 2026, 49 percent of Filipinos who have started saving and investing for their financial well-being plan to shift toward income-generating investments.
Rather than relying on one investment approach, the new fund uses a diversified strategy designed to draw returns from different parts of the equity market. Its options-based component may also provide an additional source of income while helping the portfolio navigate periods of market volatility.
Aira Gaspar, president and CEO of Manulife Investments Philippines, said the fund was developed for investors seeking global opportunities without having to build and manage a diversified international equity portfolio on their own.
The fund is the latest addition to Manulife Investments Philippines’ range of UITFs and gives local investors another avenue for global diversification.
Investors can access the fund with a minimum investment of US$1,000 or P1,000, according to Manulife Investments Philippines.
As with any market-linked investment, the fund’s income and growth potential are not guaranteed, and returns may fluctuate with market conditions. The diversified approach is intended to give investors multiple potential sources of returns while pursuing their longer-term financial goals.