John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - High Yield Trust (JAEMX)

Fund Assets	n/a
Expense Ratio	n/a
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	n/a
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	8.06%
Dividend Growth	6.74%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 23, 2025

Previous Close	4.650
YTD Return	n/a
1-Year Return	n/a
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	4.620
52-Week High	4.810
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	607
Inception Date	n/a

About JAEMX

John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust High Yield Trust Series is an open-end mutual fund designed primarily to offer above-average total return over a typical market cycle of three to five years, maintaining a balance with reasonable risk. The fund invests substantially in high-yield, or below investment grade, fixed income securities—often referred to as "junk bonds"—which provide greater income potential in exchange for elevated credit risk. Its primary role is within variable insurance products, where it serves as a key component for policyholders seeking enhanced income and potential capital appreciation through exposure to the high-yield debt market. The fund’s portfolio may include both investment-grade and below-investment-grade asset-backed securities, diversifying across sectors impacted by economic growth, corporate health, and shifts in credit conditions. It is typically utilized in variable annuities and life insurance contracts, providing additional diversification and yield for long-term investors. Performance metrics indicate steady, competitive returns consistent with its high-yield mandate, marked by moderate volatility relative to broader fixed income markets. This fund plays a vital role in multi-asset portfolios by offering access to the high-yield bond sector, contributing to income generation within diversified insurance-linked investment products.

• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: JAEMX
• Index: Bloomberg US High Yield 2% Issuer Cap TR

Top 10 Holdings

17.26% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
JH COLLATERAL	n/a	10.86%
Mcclatchy Media Company LLC - MCCLATCHY MEDIA CO LLC SR SECURED 144A 12/31 VAR	MCLTCH	1.19%
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.	WBD	0.79%
Rocket Companies, Inc.	RKT	0.79%
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.	CZR	0.70%
1261229 B.C. Ltd. - 1261229 BC LTD SR SECURED 144A 04/32 10	BHCCN	0.60%
Level 3 Financing Inc. - LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC SR SECURED 144A 06/33 6.875	LVLT	0.60%
OneMain Holdings, Inc.	OMF	0.58%
VENTURE GLOBAL LNG INC JR SUBORDINA 144A 12/99 VAR	VENLNG	0.58%
Iron Mountain Incorporated	IRM	0.57%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 23, 2025	$0.37615	Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2024	$0.3524	Oct 25, 2024
Oct 24, 2023	$0.1243	Oct 25, 2023
Oct 25, 2022	$0.29248	Oct 26, 2022

Data Sources: Tiingo and Finnhub

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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