The Manulife Asia Pacific REIT Fund of Funds lets you invest in income-generating real estate across the Asia Pacific region using Philippine pesos. Here's what it holds, who it suits, and how to invest through DragonFi.
It's an income-paying equity fund that invests in real estate investment trusts (REITs) across the Asia Pacific region. A REIT is a company that owns and rents out property and passes much of the rental income to investors. Unlike a feeder fund that channels into one target fund, this fund's managers in Singapore select the REITs directly. It is managed by Manulife.
What does it invest in?
The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of listed REITs and property trusts across Asia Pacific, with a strong presence in markets like Singapore and Hong Kong, covering retail, industrial, and diversified property. Its performance is measured against a Manulife Asia REIT (excluding Japan) index. As of mid-2026, its largest holdings included major regional names such as Link REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Keppel DC REIT, and Mapletree Logistics Trust. For the current, full breakdown, see the fund's page in the DragonFi app.
Who is this fund for?
This fund may suit you if you:
- Want exposure to Asia Pacific real estate without buying property directly
- Like the idea of a fund that aims to generate regular income
- Prefer to stay closer to home than a global property fund
- Are comfortable with the ups and downs of the stock market
What's the risk level?
This is an aggressive-risk fund, the highest of the three risk bands. REIT prices can be sensitive to interest rates and property cycles, and because the underlying investments are in foreign currencies, exchange rate movements also affect your returns. Returns are not guaranteed.
Can I hold this in a PERA or Regular account?
This fund is available through a Regular DragonFi account. It is not one of DragonFi's PERA-eligible funds.
What are the fees?
Like all UITFs, this fund charges a 1.75% per annum trust fee, already deducted from the fund before the daily price is calculated, so you don't pay it separately. Fees can change over time, so for the exact current trust fee, check this fund's page in the DragonFi app.
What's the minimum investment?
You can start investing in this fund for as low as ₱1,000 on DragonFi, and you can add to it any time.
How do I invest in or add to this fund?
You can invest in or top up this fund directly in the DragonFi app in a few taps. For the full steps, the daily cut-off time, and how your buy-in price (NAVPU) is set, see the "How to invest in a fund" article by DragonFi. Because this fund invests in overseas markets, your order may be priced with a slight delay compared with local funds.
How do I sell or redeem it?
You can redeem some or all of your investment in the app whenever you like, with no fixed lock-in period. Because this fund invests in overseas markets, proceeds usually take a little longer to arrive than they would for a local fund, typically around six to seven banking days. For details, see the "How to sell or redeem a fund" article by DragonFi.
Where do I see the current NAVPU and returns?
The live price (NAVPU) and the latest returns are always shown on this fund's page in the DragonFi app. We don't list those figures here because they change every day, so the app is your most up-to-date source.
Good to know
- An income-paying fund. This fund is designed to distribute income periodically rather than only growing in value. For exactly how distributions appear and whether they're paid out or reinvested on DragonFi, check the fund's page in the app.
- Pays income twice a year. This fund aims to distribute income semi-annually, every January and July. The payout is credited following the fund's redemption settlement period, so it arrives within roughly a week to eight business days of the distribution date. Payouts are not guaranteed and the amount varies with the fund's income. For how distributions reach you on DragonFi, and whether they're paid in cash or reinvested, check the fund's page in the app.
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Sensitive to interest rates. REITs often move with interest rates, so they can dip when rates rise and rally when rates fall.
Access the fund page here:
Manulife Asia Pacific REIT Fund of Funds | DragonFi
This fund is not a deposit and is not insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). Returns are not guaranteed. The fund's price (NAVPU) can rise and fall, so you may get back less than you invested, and past performance is not indicative of future results.