JHVIT Select Bond I (JAFZX)

Fund Assets	n/a
Expense Ratio	0.65%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	n/a
Dividend (ttm)	0.50
Dividend Yield	4.28%
Dividend Growth	16.88%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 23, 2025

Previous Close	11.67
YTD Return	-1.26%
1-Year Return	-1.26%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	11.67
52-Week High	12.01
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	830
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.

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: JAFZX
• Share Class: Series I
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

JAFZX had a total return of -1.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.89%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JAGBX	Nav	0.60%
JHBDX	Series Ii	0.85%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 23, 2025	$0.50178	Oct 24, 2025
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

Data Sources: Tiingo and Finnhub

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Sep 19, 2026

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