Manulife Financial (MFC.TO) Buy, Sell or Hold

Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.75

+0.25 (0.41%)

as of Sep 25, 2026, 2:08:16 pm Market Open.

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BUY

Can see $30 in 2-3 years. Have a lot of growth in Asia. As credit concerns ease and equity markets go sideways to slightly higher their credit and capital will get better increasing their multiple.

DON'T BUY

This one is very tricky. Has been a big disappointment. Will probably stall out at around $22 and probably slide there for a while.

BUY

Now getting their house in order but there is still a degree of scepticism based on what would happen to capital requirements in another market meltdown. If you are looking out 2 to 3 years, it is a Buy.

DON'T BUY

(Market Call Minute) Not too keen on them. How well can they invest the premiums while they are holding onto them.

BUY

It will be higher in a couple of years. He believes in the management. Great diversity. Great levered play on the Canadian market and economy. Good story with lots of life left in it.

BUY

Likes a number of things about it. Trades at book value. Likes life insurance business in Asia. Question mark lies in its exposure to the markets. He thinks that is discounted in stock price and continues to buy it.

HOLD

Same predicament as the rest of us as investors. It has to invest premiums in the market, which is difficult. Has new boss who take action like trimming the dividend. He is not sure what the future is. He doesn’t think it will go anywhere. Has halved his position.

COMMENT

Their variable annuity business got them into trouble.

BUY

Took a half position (2%). Have great exposure in China and will be in India. Good entry point for a 3-year view.

BUY

Recently re-invested in. In 2009 they shocked the street with their second equity issue. They are a global leader that disappointed the market with the raising of equity. He accumulated a half position when it went under $19. The time to buy these types of companies is when no one likes them. They have a capital base that should withstand pressures.

BUY

Trading at 10X earnings. Have bolstered the balance sheet and it is very sound financially. Almost 3% yield.

BUY

(Market Call Minute) Going in the right direction.

BUY

Dividend being cut in half took him by surprise, but once it happened he decided to stick with the stock. Dividend will increase over time. Very well positioned in the life business, particularly with its growing business in Asia. Expects more upside in 2010 than what the banks will have.

HOLD

It is unfortunate about the dividend cut and the equity raise of $2.5 million but all the bad news is in the price. Dividend will be back where it was 5 years ago.

BUY

This is one of the better plays in the financial sector. Capital position is much better shape than it was. Have international growth. Valuation is attractive. Would take this over the bank stocks currently. 2.6% yield.

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