Manulife Expands Mutual Fund Offerings with ETF-Based Strategies and Global Credit Fund — Manulife Investment Management (Manulife Wealth & Asset Management)

Event summary

Manulife Investments launched five ETF-based mutual funds and one global credit opportunities fund on February 12, 2026.
The new ETF-based mutual funds wrap five of Manulife's most in-demand actively managed ETFs.
The Global Credit Opportunities Fund is sub-advised by Mawer Investment Management Ltd. and focuses on corporate bonds.
Manulife aims to broaden access for investors seeking diversification, capital preservation, and income.

The big picture

Manulife's launch of ETF-based mutual funds and a global credit fund reflects a strategic move to cater to advisors and investors who prefer mutual fund structures. This expansion aligns with broader industry trends of blending ETF and mutual fund features to offer flexibility and cost transparency. The partnership with Mawer Investment Management Ltd. for the global credit fund underscores Manulife's focus on leveraging external expertise to enhance its product suite.

What we're watching

Product Adoption: How quickly advisors and clients adopt these new ETF-based mutual funds and the global credit fund.
Performance Metrics: Whether the underlying ETFs maintain their performance within the mutual fund structure.
Market Differentiation: The pace at which Manulife can differentiate these offerings in a competitive mutual fund landscape.