John Hancock Regional Bank Fund Class A (FRBAX)
| Fund Assets | 803.15M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.26% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 3.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.93% |
| Dividend Growth | 331.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 29.84 |
| YTD Return | 5.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 112.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.55 |
| 52-Week High | 34.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 104 |
| Inception Date | Jan 3, 1992 |
About FRBAX
John Hancock Regional Bank Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in the U.S. regional banking sector. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation, with moderate income serving as a secondary goal. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of regional banks, focusing on U.S.-based institutions that operate predominantly within specific geographic regions. These holdings can include a diverse range of banking companies such as commercial banks, industrial banks, savings and loan associations, and bank holding companies, spanning all market capitalizations from micro to large cap. By concentrating its investments within the banking industry, the fund aims to capitalize on sector-specific trends, including consolidation and mergers among regional banks. Management employs rigorous fundamental financial analysis to identify undervalued securities, seeking opportunities for growth within this specialized segment of the financial services industry. John Hancock Regional Bank Fund Class A plays a distinct role in the financial market by offering targeted exposure to the performance and dynamics of regional banks, and it distributes income to investors on a quarterly basis.
Performance
FRBAX had a total return of 12.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.02%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| M&T Bank Corporation | MTB | 3.08% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated | HBAN | 2.59% |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | CFG | 2.54% |
| Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | PNFP | 2.34% |
| Regions Financial Corporation | RF | 2.33% |
| Fifth Third Bancorp | FITB | 2.19% |
| U.S. Bancorp | USB | 2.14% |
| WSFS Financial Corporation | WSFS | 2.08% |
| KeyCorp | KEY | 2.05% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.1299 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.09728 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.3919 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.14895 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.14051 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.09248 | Mar 22, 2024 |