John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Bond Trust (JAFZX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.50% |
| Dividend Growth | 14.13% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 12.19 |
| YTD Return | 6.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.27% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 11.39 |
| 52-Week High | 12.25 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 764 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JAFZX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Select Bond Trust Series I is a mutual fund within the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust family, structured primarily for use within variable insurance products. The fund's central aim is to provide investors with diversified fixed income exposure by investing in a broad selection of bonds. These may include government, corporate, and potentially asset-backed securities, allowing the fund to address both income generation and risk management objectives. With a reported dividend yield of approximately 3.6%, the fund offers investors a steady stream of income derived from its underlying bond portfolio. This fund plays a significant role in the market as an investment option within variable insurance contracts, catering to individuals seeking stable returns and capital preservation through fixed income assets. Its approach supports diversification, credit quality management, and interest rate sensitivity, essential for portfolios focused on long-term wealth accumulation and protection. The fund reflects the broader purpose of variable insurance trusts: providing tailored, institutionally-managed investment choices to insurance product holders, often with oversight by experienced asset managers affiliated with John Hancock.
Performance
JAFZX had a total return of 3.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.89%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| JHBDX | Series Ii | 0.85% |
| JAGBX | Nav | 0.60% |
Top 10 Holdings
17.83% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 05/32 4.125 | T | 3.34% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 11/42 4 | T | 2.82% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 05/30 4 | T | 2.35% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 06/31 4.25 | T | 2.03% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 02/55 4.625 | T | 1.94% |
| JH COLLATERAL | n/a | 1.32% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 08/50 1.375 | T | 1.30% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 05/35 4.25 | T | 1.16% |
| FANNIE MAE POOL FN 10/52 FIXED 5 | FN | 0.81% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 02/45 2.5 | T | 0.78% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.42932 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.37616 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $0.48295 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $0.22465 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | $0.27562 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | $0.09155 | Aug 24, 2018 |