John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Science & Technology Trust (JAFSX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | n/a |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.19% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 27.21 |
| YTD Return | 28.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.24% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 15.70 |
| 52-Week High | 28.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAFSX
The John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Fund is a specialized mutual fund designed to offer investors exposure to the dynamic sectors of science and technology. Its primary purpose is to provide investment growth by allocating capital to companies operating across industries such as materials, chemicals, industrials, capital goods, aerospace, and defense, as well as commercial and professional services. The fund holds a non-diversified status, which allows it to focus its assets on a smaller number of issuers, potentially increasing exposure to individual companies or specific sectors. This approach enables the fund to pursue targeted investment opportunities within the science and technology landscape, capitalizing on advancements and innovation that drive these markets. As a component of variable insurance products, this fund plays a key role in helping investors diversify their portfolios within the insurance framework, offering unique access to growth-oriented sectors that shape modern industry and technological progress.
Performance
JAFSX had a total return of 24.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 49.14%.
Top 10 Holdings
57.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 10.13% |
| Apple Inc. - APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD.00001 | AAPL.US | 10.08% |
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 8.15% |
| Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK | AVGO.US | 7.78% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOGL.US | 5.03% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. - META PLATFORMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.000006 | META.US | 4.65% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOG.US | 3.79% |
| Oracle Corporation - ORACLE CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | ORCL.US | 3.44% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. - PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | PLTR.US | 2.85% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. - ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMD.US | 1.81% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $5.53136 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $11.70332 | Oct 26, 2022 |