John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Small Cap Core Trust (JAEQX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | n/a |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.97 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.76% |
| Dividend Growth | 123.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.12 |
| YTD Return | 29.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.28% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.38 |
| 52-Week High | 11.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 198 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAEQX
The John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Company Value Fund is a mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing at least 80% of its net assets in small-cap companies considered to be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. This fund is managed with a focus on identifying high-quality businesses that demonstrate a consistent track record of above-average profitability and are trading at discounts to their estimated fair values. By targeting smaller companies, the fund provides investors with exposure to a segment of the market that can offer significant growth potential and diversification benefits, albeit with higher volatility compared to larger, more established firms. The fund plays an important role within variable insurance products, serving as an underlying investment option that helps policyholders pursue growth objectives while diversifying across sectors and industries within the U.S. small-cap value space. Its disciplined investment approach and emphasis on value-oriented opportunities make it a notable component for those seeking long-term portfolio growth through variable insurance and retirement strategies.
Performance
JAEQX had a total return of 29.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.41%.
Top 10 Holdings
14.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc. - PINNACLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS IN COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | PNFP.US | 1.98% |
| Columbia Banking System Inc. - COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM INC COMMON STOCK | COLB.US | 1.70% |
| JH COLLATERAL | n/a | 1.45% |
| Curbline Properties Corp. - CURBLINE PROPERTIES CORP REIT | CURB.US | 1.42% |
| Viavi Solutions Inc. - VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | VIAV.US | 1.41% |
| Matador Resources Company - MATADOR RESOURCES CO COMMON STOCK USD.01 | MTDR.US | 1.37% |
| Taylor Morrison Home Corporation - TAYLOR MORRISON HOME CORP A COMMON STOCK USD.00001 | TMHC.US | 1.29% |
| Nextpower Inc. - NEXTPOWER INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | NXT.US | 1.21% |
| HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc. - HA SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE COMMON STOCK USD.01 | HASI.US | 1.19% |
| TECHNIPFMC PLC COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | FTI.US | 1.18% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.97466 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.43622 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.68697 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $1.45932 | Oct 26, 2022 |