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

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

5.09

0.00 (0.00%)

At close: Aug 27, 2026

2.41% (1Y)

Fund Assets	n/a
Expense Ratio	0.86%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	n/a
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	7.20%
Dividend Growth	6.85%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 23, 2025

Previous Close	5.09
YTD Return	2.41%
1-Year Return	2.41%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	4.88
52-Week High	5.09
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.

Stock Exchange NASDAQ

Ticker Symbol JAEOX

Share Class Series II

Index Bloomberg US High Yield 2% Issuer Cap TR

Performance

JAEOX had a total return of 2.41% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.47%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JAEMX	Nav	0.69%
JAELX	Series I	0.74%

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	$0.36503	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

Full Dividend History