John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - High Yield Trust (JAEOX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.34% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 4.970 |
| YTD Return | 0.61% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.40% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 4.500 |
| 52-Week High | 4.980 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.37 |
| Holdings | 381 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAEOX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust High Yield Trust II is a mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to the high yield bond market. Its principal function is to invest in a portfolio of below-investment-grade fixed income securities, aiming to generate higher income in exchange for greater credit risk. The fund targets income-seeking investors typically participating through variable life insurance and variable annuity products. It benchmarks its performance against the Citigroup High Yield Index, reflecting its emphasis on non-investment-grade corporate bonds. John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust High Yield Trust II is managed with a disciplined approach to credit selection and portfolio diversification to help manage risk, while focusing on delivering attractive yields. The fund plays a significant role in the financial market by offering a source of higher income potential compared to traditional investment-grade bond funds, appealing to those who accept additional risk for enhanced returns.
Performance
JAEOX had a total return of 6.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.25%.
Top 10 Holdings
15.87% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JH COLLATERAL | n/a | 7.80% |
| Venture Global LNG Inc. - VENTURE GLOBAL LNG INC JR SUBORDINA 144A 12/99 VAR | VENLNG | 1.06% |
| Mcclatchy Media Company LLC - MCCLATCHY MEDIA CO LLC SR SECURED 144A 12/31 VAR | ACCTHR | 1.02% |
| Twitter, Inc. | TWTR | 1.01% |
| Froneri Lux Finco S.a r.l. - FRONERI LUX FINCO SARL SR SECURED 144A 08/32 6 | ICECR | 0.96% |
| Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | CZR | 0.91% |
| Rocket Companies, Inc. | RKT | 0.90% |
| Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. | WBD | 0.79% |
| Cloud Software Group Inc. - CLOUD SOFTWARE GROUP INC SECURED 144A 09/29 9 | TIBX | 0.71% |
| 1261229 B.C. Ltd. - 1261229 BC LTD SR SECURED 144A 04/32 10 | BHCCN | 0.71% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.36503 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.34164 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.11412 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $0.2801 | Oct 26, 2022 |