The Manulife Strategic Income Fund has certainly proved that out, Chapman says, thanks to a process that’s been tried and forged over multiple market cycles with various drivers of volatility. In an industry where some strategies get shuttered before their first birthday, the fund’s history speaks volumes; its track record in Canada goes back to 2005, while its US record stretches back further into the 1980s.
“As investors, you’re looking for the longer-term perspective. There’s been a lot of volatility this year, but now I think the landscape is pretty compelling,” he says. “If you’re thinking about that long-term approach to investing, I think you’ll stay the course.”
1 Bloomberg, as of September 16, 2022
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