John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Blue Chip Growth Trust (JAEDX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.38% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 38.57 |
| YTD Return | 14.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.00% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 27.46 |
| 52-Week High | 38.69 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 67 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAEDX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Blue Chip Growth Fund is a U.S. equity mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in large- and medium-sized blue chip companies known for their strong market presence and consistent financial performance. The fund aims to capitalize on the potential of leading growth-oriented companies, focusing on sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, communication services, and healthcare. Its portfolio is typically concentrated in a select number of industry leaders, often allocating a significant portion to companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Apple, and Amazon, which have substantial influence in their respective fields. The fund is managed to closely benchmark against indexes like the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Growth, reflecting its emphasis on high-quality, growth-oriented equities. As part of the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, this fund is specifically structured for use within variable insurance products, making it an integral growth option for policyholders seeking equity exposure within their insurance or retirement solutions. The fund's disciplined approach seeks to balance robust growth opportunities with prudent risk management strategies, leveraging in-depth research and active portfolio oversight.
Performance
JAEDX had a total return of 26.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 24.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
65.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 14.01% |
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 13.77% |
| Apple Inc. - APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD.00001 | AAPL.US | 7.71% |
| Amazon.com Inc. - AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMZN.US | 7.10% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. - META PLATFORMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.000006 | META.US | 6.69% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOG.US | 3.57% |
| Visa Inc. - VISA INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | V.US | 3.16% |
| Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK | AVGO.US | 3.12% |
| Carvana Co. - CARVANA CO COMMON STOCK USD.001 | CVNA.US | 3.11% |
| Netflix Inc. - NETFLIX INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NFLX.US | 2.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | $2.85703 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $7.86285 | Oct 26, 2022 |