John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Equity Income Trust (JAEGX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.62% |
| Dividend Growth | 213.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.98 |
| YTD Return | 6.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.38% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 10.53 |
| 52-Week High | 14.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 125 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAEGX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Equity Income Trust Series I is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with steady income through a diversified portfolio of equity securities. The fund focuses on investing in companies with robust financial fundamentals and a consistent record of paying dividends, making it especially relevant for individuals seeking long-term income generation. It strategically allocates its assets across various sectors, targeting established businesses that demonstrate the potential for both sustainable dividend payouts and moderate capital appreciation. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 1000 Value Index and the S&P benchmarks, underscoring its orientation toward value-oriented equity investments. Managed by the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust, this fund plays a significant role in the variable insurance product landscape by serving as an underlying investment option within variable annuities and life insurance contracts. Its diverse holdings and focus on quality dividend payers contribute to income stability and portfolio resilience, which are valued characteristics for insurance-linked long-term investment strategies.
Performance
JAEGX had a total return of 15.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 23.73%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MetLife Inc. - METLIFE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | MET.US | 2.18% |
| The Southern Company - SOUTHERN CO/THE COMMON STOCK USD5.0 | SO.US | 2.14% |
| QUALCOMM Incorporated - QUALCOMM INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | QCOM.US | 2.06% |
| Citigroup Inc. - CITIGROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | C.US | 1.95% |
| JPMorgan Chase and Co. - JPMORGAN CHASE and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | JPM.US | 1.92% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation - CHARLES SCHWAB CORP/THE COMMON STOCK USD.01 | SCHW.US | 1.92% |
| L3Harris Technologies Inc. - L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES INC COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | LHX.US | 1.84% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOGL.US | 1.62% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation - KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP COMMON STOCK USD1.25 | KMB.US | 1.59% |
| Wells Fargo and Company - WELLS FARGO and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.666 | WFC.US | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $2.88202 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.91806 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $1.59453 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $2.04957 | Oct 26, 2022 |