Manulife Investments Philippines ranked among the top-performing Philippine peso-denominated unit investment trust funds (UITFs) from January 1 to September 30, 2026, with technology-focused investments contributing to its strong showing in the equity category.
Based on fund performance rankings published on UITF.com.ph, the company secured the top three positions in the Feeder Fund – Equity category, led by the Manulife Global Semiconductor Opportunities Equity Feeder Fund, which posted a 100.74% return during the period.
The fund provides exposure to semiconductor companies supporting artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and consumer electronics.
The Manulife Global Technology Equity Feeder Fund ranked second with a 38.43% return, investing across technology subsectors positioned to benefit from continued digital adoption. The Manulife Global Clean Energy Equity Feeder Fund placed third, returning 29.57% through investments in renewable power, electric vehicles, and clean energy infrastructure.
In the Equity category, the Manulife Asia Best Select Equity Fund (PHP Unhedged Class A) ranked first among retail share classes, recording a 38.01% return.
Manulife Investments Philippines also secured the top position in the Feeder Fund – Fixed Income category. Its Manulife Asia Short Duration Bond Feeder Fund (PHP Unhedged Class A), which focuses on high-quality Asian bonds with maturities of less than three years, posted a 6.36% return.
“These funds provide investment choices for different financial goals, needs, and risk appetites,” said Aira Gaspar, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Investments Philippines.
Investors can access the company’s unit investment trust funds through Manulife iFUNDS, its digital platform for opening and managing UITF investments.
While the reported results highlight the performance of semiconductor and technology-related investments during the period, past returns do not guarantee future performance. Investors should consider their financial goals and risk tolerance before investing.
