Manulife MPF Pacific Asia Equity Fund: Performance & Fees (data as of 2026-09-30)
Manulife MPF Pacific Asia Equity Fund (Manulife Global Select (MPF) Scheme) had an MPFA-published 5-year annualised return of +8.99% and an FER of 1.78%; its month-end max drawdown over 2020-07 – 2026-09 was -30.78%. It ranked 8 of 30 Asia equity funds with a 5-year record by 5-year return. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Data as of 2026-09-30MPFA Fund Platform pageLast updated 2026-10-21
* MPFA-published. † Calculated by us from 75 month-end prices, 2020-07-31 to 2026-09-30.
Returns vs category median
| Period | Manulife MPF Pacific Asia Equity Fund | Category median (n=30) |
|---|---|---|
| 1y | +32.44% | +30.32% |
| 5y p.a. | +8.99% | +6.80% |
| 10y p.a. | +9.42% | +7.86% |
| 2025 | +23.96% | +26.23% |
| 2024 | +11.80% | +9.76% |
| 2023 | +5.55% | +4.33% |
| 2022 | -17.17% | -21.94% |
| 2021 | +1.06% | -2.72% |
| Max drawdown† | -30.78% | -37.30% |
| FER | 1.78% | 1.42% |
Growth of HK$10,000 (2020-07-31 to 2026-09-30)
Unit prices are net of fund charges; assumes a one-off HK$10,000 with no further contributions. Historical illustration only, not a projection.
| Date | HK$ |
|---|---|
| 2020-07-31 | 10,000 |
| 2020-12-31 | 12,109 |
| 2021-12-31 | 12,237 |
| 2024-12-31 | 11,961 |
| 2025-12-31 | 14,827 |
| 2026-09-30 | 18,742 |
Largest drawdown
From a month-end peak on 2021-05-31 to a trough on 2022-10-31: -30.78%; regained the prior peak by 2025-07-31. A 50% fall needs a 100% gain to recover.
Category peers (by 5-year return)
| Fund | Scheme | 5y ann.* | FER* | Months† | Max drawdown† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Equity Fund | AIA MPF - Prime Value Choice | +11.39% | 1.69% | 75 | -28.14% |
| Haitong Asia Pacific Fund - Class T | Haitong MPF Retirement Fund | +11.26% | 1.87% | 75 | -31.23% |
| Haitong Asia Pacific Fund - Class A | Haitong MPF Retirement Fund | +11.21% | 1.92% | 75 | -31.28% |
| BEA Asian Equity Fund | BEA (MPF) Value Scheme | +10.41% | 0.96% | 75 | -39.45% |
| BEA (MPF) Asian Equity Fund | BEA (MPF) Master Trust Scheme | +10.30% | 1.28% | 75 | -37.96% |
* Published by the MPFA (data as of 2026-09-30). † Calculated by this site from month-end unit prices, 2020-07 to 2026-09; "Months" = number of month-end prices available — figures from short histories are less reliable. n/a = not available. Click a column header to sort.
About the fund
- Scheme: Manulife Global Select (MPF) Scheme
- Trustee: Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited
- MPFA fund type: Equity Fund - Pacific Asia
- Launch date: 2000-12-01
- Management fee (as disclosed): 1.44% p.a.
The trustee's offering document (MPF scheme brochure) is the authoritative source for objectives and fees.
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FAQ
How is Manulife MPF Pacific Asia Equity Fund's return calculated?
1/5/10-year figures are MPFA-published annualised returns (as of 2026-09-30), net of fund charges. We separately calculate +10.73% annualised from month-end unit prices 2020-07 – 2026-09.
What does Manulife MPF Pacific Asia Equity Fund charge?
MPFA-published FER is 1.78%; the category median is 1.42%. Management fee is listed as "1.44% p.a.".
How risky has Manulife MPF Pacific Asia Equity Fund been?
MPFA risk class 6 (1–7). Month-end max drawdown over 2020-07 – 2026-09 was -30.78% (2021-05-31 to 2022-10-31), annualised volatility 16.99%. Month-end data understates intra-month falls.
Is this fund capital-guaranteed?
No. It is in the "Asia equity" category; prices can fall and capital can be lost.
How do fund switches work?
Switching is generally done through the eMPF Platform or the trustee; we do not give switching advice. See our eMPF switching guide.