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

Manulife Financial (MFC.TO)

61.50

-0.03 (0.05%)

as of Sep 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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BUY

Life insurers in general are much better positioned than banks. Closely looking at this one. Probably the best insurer at this time. Thinks they are gearing up for a major acquisition, which usually puts pressure on the stock, but very positive over the long-term. Cheap on a historical basis at 14X earnings.

BUY

Far prefers insurance companies to the banks right now. They don't seem to have any exposure to any of the financial problems in the US. It has just come down with the market in general, which means you are getting a great company at a discount to where it should be trading.

BUY

People have a hate on for financials. Canadian insurance companies are now more expensive on a PE multiple than the US ones. However, there are not the same risks. At 10X earnings he would be very comfortable owning this one. This is the dominant player in Canada. Good international growth.

STRONG BUY

A great buy at these levels. 12X earnings is cheap. Has been tarred with the financial brush, largely unjustifiably so. 2.5% dividend is solid and probably goes up by the end of 08. The $500 million that they invested in the CIBC (CM-T) was an interesting play and they got it at a very good price.

DON'T BUY

Would prefer an insurer to a bank right now. Wait for the dust to settle a little bit more on the financials.

COMMENT

Has come off sharply because it is a financial. She is looking at this one very closely. Canadian insurance does not have a big exposure to subprimes and mortgage debacles. We'll be in a trading range until people have little bit more confidence. She thinks the catalyst could be a major acquisition. Strong balance sheet.

COMMENT

Gun down to around $37 last August and is now at the same level. The yellow light has to be on. If it breaks below that level be careful.

BUY

This is a world-class Canadian financial company. Through the John Hancock takeover, they have turned themselves into the 2nd biggest insurer in North America. Have expanded into Asia.

TOP PICK

Trading at 13X earnings. ROE in the mid-to high teens. International growth as well as domestic. $45 plus dividend gives you 15%. Nice safe place to be.

BUY

Likes their China exposure.

BUY

Owns both Manulife (MFC-T) and Sun Life (SLF-T) but has steered his focus to Manulife because PE ratio based on 08 earnings is roughly the same. Would buy both companies equally.

BUY

Did very well but got ahead of itself. Now back into a Buying range. Well-run company. Making great strides in the Far East.

DON'T BUY

Feels that a lot of money has left the banks and money managers to move into the lifecos. It means that companies such as Sun Life (SLF-T), Great West (GWO-T) and Manufacturers (MFC-T) have caught up to the peak of and are exceeding their FMV.

TOP PICK

Chart looks like it is trading all over the map but is actually around $40. In these volatile markets you need stocks that are not all hot.

HOLD

A lot of institutional investors made a shift away from banks and into insurance companies. They have nice international exposure. Decent size and good operator.

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