Description

The fund seeks to maximize total return and generate a monthly target distribution of $0.05 per unit by holding a portfolio of various securities from issuers in the Canadian financial sector. These securities can be in a form of common shares, preferred shares, corporate bonds and income trust units. In constructing FIE’s Portfolio, its sub-advisor refers to a model portfolio provided by Manulife Investment Management. The model portfolio is guided by fund-specific risk management techniques by Manulife, and utilizes a disciplined bottom-up approach employing strict quantitative stock selection disciplines. Note that FIE, on top of its net assets, has also entered into a loan facility with a Canadian financial institution to purchase additional securities for working capital purposes. FIE can borrow up to 15% of its NAV.