Manulife Global Multi-Sector Fixed Income Team

Overview

The Manulife Global Multi-Sector Fixed Income Team is a group of portfolio managers and analysts specializing in global fixed-income investments. They manage over $31.5 billion in assets, with portfolio managers located in Boston and Hong Kong. The team focuses on generating income with an emphasis on capital preservation by investing primarily in government and corporate debt securities from developed and emerging markets, including U.S. government and agency securities and high-yield bonds. They also invest in preferred shares and other types of debt securities. Their investment process involves active management of sector allocation, issue selection, and yield curve positioning, employing a research-driven approach to identify attractive investment opportunities. The team emphasizes robust risk management, focusing on four key risks: interest rate, credit, currency, and liquidity. They utilize dynamic asset allocation and active currency management to take advantage of changing credit and currency markets. The team has an average of over 30 years of experience managing portfolios for retail and institutional clients. They are co-led by Christopher Chapman and Bradley Lutz, both senior portfolio managers with extensive backgrounds in global fixed-income investments. Their expertise and disciplined investment approach have contributed to the team's success in managing substantial assets across various fixed-income strategies.

Investment Focus

• Accredited investor status required
• Compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Portfolio Companies