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 | 7.23% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.04 |
| YTD Return | 1.61% |
| 1-Year Return | 1.61% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 4.88 |
| 52-Week High | 5.05 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.35 |
| Holdings | 554 |
| 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 1.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.40%.
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% |
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 |