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

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

4.810

0.00 (0.00%)

At close: Aug 27, 2026

1.91% (1Y)

Fund Assets	n/a
Expense Ratio	n/a
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	n/a
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	7.85%
Dividend Growth	6.74%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 23, 2025

Previous Close	4.810
YTD Return	1.91%
1-Year Return	1.91%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	4.620
52-Week High	4.810
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	554
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

Performance

JAEMX had a total return of 1.91% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.33%.

Top 10 Holdings

13.63% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
JH COLLATERAL	n/a	6.88%
Mcclatchy Media Company LLC - MCCLATCHY MEDIA CO LLC SR SECURED 144A 12/31 VAR	MCLTCH	1.13%
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.	CZR	0.85%
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.	WBD	0.78%
Rocket Companies, Inc.	RKT	0.78%
1261229 B.C. Ltd. - 1261229 BC LTD SR SECURED 144A 04/32 10	BHCCN	0.73%
VENTURE GLOBAL LNG INC JR SUBORDINA 144A 12/99 VAR	VENLNG	0.70%
MEDLINE BORROWER LP COMPANY GUAR 144A 10/29 5.25	MEDIND	0.60%
Level 3 Financing Inc. - LEVEL 3 FINANCING INC SR SECURED 144A 06/33 6.875	LVLT	0.60%
Froneri Lux Finco S.a r.l. - FRONERI LUX FINCO SARL SR SECURED 144A 08/32 6	ICECR	0.58%

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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

Full Dividend History