John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Equity Income Trust (JAEFX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 19.09% |
| Dividend Growth | 219.78% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.96 |
| YTD Return | 8.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.06% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 12.89 |
| 52-Week High | 15.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 127 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAEFX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Equity Income Trust Series II is a mutual fund focused on delivering a combination of substantial dividend income and long-term capital growth. As part of the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, this fund is designed primarily for inclusion within variable insurance products, such as variable annuities or variable life insurance policies. The fund invests mainly in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, with a particular emphasis on companies with a consistent record of paying dividends. This income-oriented approach seeks to provide regular distributions to policyholders while also offering potential for appreciation over time. The Equity Income Trust Series II serves a key role for investors seeking a blend of income and growth within their insurance-based investment portfolios, and it is especially relevant for those looking to balance risk and return through exposure to high-quality, dividend-paying equities.
Performance
JAEFX had a total return of 8.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.21%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.59% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Southern Company - SOUTHERN CO/THE COMMON STOCK USD5.0 | SO.US | 2.14% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.96% |
| TOTALENERGIES SE COMMON STOCK EUR2.5 | TTE.FP | 1.96% |
| CONOCOPHILLIPS COMMON STOCK USD.01 | COP.US | 1.90% |
| MetLife Inc. - METLIFE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | MET.US | 1.90% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation - CHARLES SCHWAB CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | SCHW.US | 1.83% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOGL.US | 1.78% |
| JPMorgan Chase and Co. - JPMORGAN CHASE and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | JPM.US | 1.74% |
| Citigroup Inc. - CITIGROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | C.US | 1.72% |
| CF Industries Holdings Inc. - CF INDUSTRIES HOLDINGS INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | CF.US | 1.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $2.85527 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.89288 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $1.56884 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $2.01724 | Oct 26, 2022 |