Manulife Financial
MFC-T
591 watching
Join the Discussion
Comment Now
About Manulife Financial (MFC-T)
Manulife Financial Corporation is a Canadian multinational insurance company and financial services provider headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
More at Wikipedia
0
1
0
0
0
Your ReactionSignal
Opinion
Expert
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
October 10, 2019
(A Top Pick Oct 24/18, Up 22%) There's a lot more gas in the tank. Preferred horse in the life insurance sector. 13% ROE. Trades at 7.5x earnings. Should have a "3" handle on it. Yield is 4.2%.
(A Top Pick Oct 24/18, Up 22%) There's a lot more gas in the tank. Preferred horse in the life insurance sector. 13% ROE. Trades at 7.5x earnings. Should have a "3" handle on it. Yield is 4.2%.
insurance
BUY
BUY
October 1, 2019
Likes the chart and lifecos a lot. There's been a downtrend for 2018 and part of 2019, but we're now in an uptrend, at least rangebound. He expects yields to move higher in the future and that will lift all lifeco stocks. Meanwhile, collect the dividend.
Likes the chart and lifecos a lot. There's been a downtrend for 2018 and part of 2019, but we're now in an uptrend, at least rangebound. He expects yields to move higher in the future and that will lift all lifeco stocks. Meanwhile, collect the dividend.
insurance
COMMENT
COMMENT
September 24, 2019
They've diversified out of the interest-rate tail risk by getting more into wealth management. Good. They're growing their India and China presence. But they remain an insurance company, which means they're tied to interest rates. When rates are low, their returns are lower. You can't change a leopard's spots. However, they have raised a lot of capital.
They've diversified out of the interest-rate tail risk by getting more into wealth management. Good. They're growing their India and China presence. But they remain an insurance company, which means they're tied to interest rates. When rates are low, their returns are lower. You can't change a leopard's spots. However, they have raised a lot of capital.
insurance
COMMENT
COMMENT
September 23, 2019
He finds it is a bit of a black box. He finds it hard to understand their business because there are so many moving parts. The banks are more protected from foreign competition or ownership.
He finds it is a bit of a black box. He finds it hard to understand their business because there are so many moving parts. The banks are more protected from foreign competition or ownership.
insurance
HOLD
HOLD
September 20, 2019
They raised the dividend late last year and he expects another boost again. They are growing their business in Asia. Margins have been squeezed a bit with lower interest rates, but based on their recent earnings report, they are weathering it well. He thinks there is value up to $28-$30. Yield 4%
They raised the dividend late last year and he expects another boost again. They are growing their business in Asia. Margins have been squeezed a bit with lower interest rates, but based on their recent earnings report, they are weathering it well. He thinks there is value up to $28-$30. Yield 4%
insurance
HOLD
HOLD
September 18, 2019
The stock is cheap and he holds it in the portfolio. Trades at a low price to book value. Yield 4.5%
The stock is cheap and he holds it in the portfolio. Trades at a low price to book value. Yield 4.5%
insurance
COMMENT
COMMENT
September 10, 2019
insurance
BUY
BUY
September 6, 2019
Likes the financial sector. It’s been in a tight range. Found support around $22.50. There is good support at $20. Would be a buyer here.
Likes the financial sector. It’s been in a tight range. Found support around $22.50. There is good support at $20. Would be a buyer here.
insurance
Elliott Fishman
Director of U.S. and international equity trading, Trading Services Group, Scotia Wealth
$22.710
Yes
BUY
BUY
September 4, 2019
Average down? Yes, enter it now. MFC trades at 7x earnings and yields over 4% and trades below book value, so it's now at a discount. Their wealth/asset management and Asian business are doing well.
Average down? Yes, enter it now. MFC trades at 7x earnings and yields over 4% and trades below book value, so it's now at a discount. Their wealth/asset management and Asian business are doing well.
insurance
BUY
BUY
September 3, 2019
Long term? He likes MFC, a mainstay for him. MFC has been through a trial over the past 12 months with a legal issue. He likes the 4.6% dividend, which matches the banks, something he was a doubtful about just recently. MFC isn't a bad way to collect yield. It has strong fundamentals. Good long term and he would add to it now. They are growing their dividend.
Long term? He likes MFC, a mainstay for him. MFC has been through a trial over the past 12 months with a legal issue. He likes the 4.6% dividend, which matches the banks, something he was a doubtful about just recently. MFC isn't a bad way to collect yield. It has strong fundamentals. Good long term and he would add to it now. They are growing their dividend.
insurance
Andrew Pyle
Senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager, The Pyle Group, Scotia Wealth Mgt.
$21.760
Yes
HOLD
HOLD
August 29, 2019
It has been a bit of a disappointment in that it has Asian exposure and has been there for decades, but the yield curve is a real headwind. They have to keep taking charges. He prefers SLF-T. They are good, solid companies, but they need a break on the yield curve.
It has been a bit of a disappointment in that it has Asian exposure and has been there for decades, but the yield curve is a real headwind. They have to keep taking charges. He prefers SLF-T. They are good, solid companies, but they need a break on the yield curve.
insurance
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
August 28, 2019
He recently sold it, because MFC broke a trend as interest rates fell and he saw better returns in REITs. MFC's equity division fluctuates with the economy. That said, very long term you can hold this for a long time. But there are better opportunities like the Brookfield REITs.
He recently sold it, because MFC broke a trend as interest rates fell and he saw better returns in REITs. MFC's equity division fluctuates with the economy. That said, very long term you can hold this for a long time. But there are better opportunities like the Brookfield REITs.
insurance
BUY
BUY
August 27, 2019
Stay in this one. A company you want to hold in a volatile market. Lower interest rates would make this company suffer and this is the fundamental problem for them right now. They need higher rates to fund their actuarial exposure. Buy it here and hold long term. Yield 4.9%
Stay in this one. A company you want to hold in a volatile market. Lower interest rates would make this company suffer and this is the fundamental problem for them right now. They need higher rates to fund their actuarial exposure. Buy it here and hold long term. Yield 4.9%
insurance
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
August 23, 2019
(A Top Pick Aug 09/18, Down 3%) One of the more diverse names in the insurance space. Exposure to US and Asia. Their results have been fine, and their last quarter was good. You can collect dividends while waiting for the company to get a footing.
(A Top Pick Aug 09/18, Down 3%) One of the more diverse names in the insurance space. Exposure to US and Asia. Their results have been fine, and their last quarter was good. You can collect dividends while waiting for the company to get a footing.
insurance
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
August 20, 2019
During low interest rates Low rates are deadly for lifecos which are invested in fixed income and real estate. Don't invest in rate-sensitive stocks.
During low interest rates Low rates are deadly for lifecos which are invested in fixed income and real estate. Don't invest in rate-sensitive stocks.
insurance
Comments
01000
© Stockchase Inc.
9
Stock saved to your watch list successfully.View Watch List
