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 ON WEAKNESS

World class company. Steady grower which has accelerated through their acquisition of John Hancock. May be a little extended and could pull back a little. A long term hold.

HOLD

Stay with this company. Going to be more upside.

BUY

A quality company. Well diversified. A buy and hold stock.

STRONG BUY

Hancock aquisition is going to be very positive. Likes the US exposure. Could be a 8/10% annual return not including the dividend.

BUY

Probably the best management of any of the life companies in Canada. The John Hancock deal is playing out pretty well. Like their prospects in Asia.

BUY

Prefers over Sun Life at these prices. Have had decent enough results.

PAST TOP PICK

(Past top pick May 18/04. Up 6%.) Earnings were right in line with estimates. Raised the dividend. Would buy around $51.

TRADE

Has a history of very strong acquisition record. Liked the John Hancock acquisition but integration will not be easy.

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HOLD

Prefers insurers over banks at this stage. A very strong international presence. They are certainly applying their growth strategy. Well-run company.

HOLD

Q: Thinking of diversifying out to Ballard Power. A: This is a good company. Would continue to hold but could diversify to another financial.

BUY

All three of the major life insurance companies in Canada have been going gangbusters. Looking for good results. The only concern is the mutual fund operation they own in the US.

TOP PICK

(Past top pick May 7/04. Up 4%.) Likes the geographic diversification. Very strong commitment to return capital. Possibility of a dividend increase.

BUY

In the financial group, prefers to own the life insurance companies over the banks. Has good growth prospects in a number of its businesses.

HOLD

Is likely to pause were it is. Great long term holding.

BUY

Has been one of the best performers in its peer group. Some selling off in the US has put pressure on the stock. The best investment vehicle in large-cap financials.

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