About JAJMX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Real Estate Securities Trust is a mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to the real estate sector. Its primary function is to invest in a wide range of real estate securities, focusing mainly on equity real estate investment trusts (REITs) and companies involved in real estate operations. The portfolio targets both growth and value stocks within the real estate industry, offering investors access to segments such as specialized, residential, industrial, and retail REITs, as well as direct real estate holdings. Notably, the fund holds significant positions in leading real estate companies including Equinix, Prologis, Welltower, AvalonBay Communities, Essex Property Trust, and Simon Property Group, among others.
This asset plays a key role in financial markets by enabling investors to participate in the performance of the real estate sector through a professionally managed and diversified vehicle. It is particularly utilized within variable insurance products, complementing broader investment portfolios with exposure to real estate’s unique risk and return characteristics. The trust’s structure and sector allocation aim to balance potential growth with income opportunities, while mitigating individual property or company risk via diversification across multiple real estate subsectors and securities.
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JAJMX
Share Class Nav
Index Dow Jones US Select REIT TR
JAJMX had a total return of 18.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.92%.
