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Viewpoints by Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income at Manulife Investment Management

Jeff is co-head of the U.S. core and core plus fixed-income team and is responsible for securitized, core and core plus fixed income, government bond, and municipal bond strategies. Prior to joining the portfolio management team, he was focused on research and trading in mortgage-backed securities within the Manulife fixed-income teams. Previously, he was an investment compliance analyst at the company. Jeff earned a B.A. from Boston University, an M.S. from Boston College, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and is a member of the CFA Society Boston.

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After the turnaround, where to? How to look at bonds now

While much of the bond market value resulting from the pandemic-related sell-off has been captured, portfolios can still pursue yield and value with solid bottom-up analysis.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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September 17, 2020

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
Bond market liquidity and the dash to cash: making sense of the current environment

The massive selling in many segments of the fixed-income market has led to valuations not seen in more than a decade. We take a closer look at the forces in play and the opportunities that have been created.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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April 01, 2020

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
Finding balance amid dramatic market volatility

The portfolio managers of John Hancock Balanced Fund provide an update on portfolio positioning amid coronavirus fears and what they think comes next for equity and bond markets.

Michael J. Scanlon, Jr., CFA, Portfolio Manager Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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March 03, 2020

Michael J. Scanlon, Jr., CFA, Portfolio Manager Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
The waiting game: the Fed signals it may keep rates steady through 2020

The Fed recently discussed its intention to hold interest rates steady through the end of 2020. Does the pause signal confidence in the U.S. economy? Or concerns about broader global tensions? We take a closer look.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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December 19, 2019

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
California wildfires: potential impact for muni bond investors

The California wildfires are an important reminder for muni bond investors to assess weather-related risks at both the state and issuer levels.

Dennis DiCicco, Portfolio Manager Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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November 11, 2019

Dennis DiCicco, Portfolio Manager Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
A closer look at Morningstar's new core and core-plus categories

Morningstar recently changed how it classifies intermediate-term bond funds, essentially splitting the category in two. Watch this video to learn more about the implications for investors.

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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July 12, 2019

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
The outlook for interest rates in 2019: gearing up for the Fed’s shift into neutral

After three years of slowly raising interest rates, the Fed may have finally reached neutral territory. We take a closer look at the implications for bond markets.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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February 14, 2019

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
Cleared for takeoff: seeking income opportunities in airport municipal bonds

Airport projects can present some of the most attractive opportunities in today’s municipal bond market, thanks to tailwinds that point to strong growth prospects for U.S. airports.

Dennis DiCicco, Portfolio Manager Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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January 03, 2019

Dennis DiCicco, Portfolio Manager Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
Fixed-income strategies: a look at which work best in different rate environments

Longer-term yields can be unpredictable. We take a closer look at which fixed-income strategies have held up best in different rate environments and offer some tips on how you can prepare your portfolio for whatever's next.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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November 15, 2018

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management
Avoiding another taper tantrum: why a cautious stance on agency MBS may be warranted

The U.S. Federal Reserve is the single largest buyer of agency mortgage-backed securities in the market today. We take a closer look at what could happen when that trend changes course.

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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June 01, 2017

Howard C. Greene, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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Viewpoints by Jeffrey N. Given, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core Plus Fixed Income at Manulife Investment Management

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