John Hancock Funds II New Opportunities Fund Class A (JASOX)
| Fund Assets | 262.23M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 15.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
| Dividend Growth | -43.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 25.17 |
| YTD Return | -1.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.65 |
| 52-Week High | 28.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 75 |
| Inception Date | May 27, 2015 |
About JASOX
The John Hancock Funds II New Opportunities Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to growth and value-oriented small-cap companies in the United States. This fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of domestic small-cap firms, employing a bottom-up, fundamental stock selection approach to identify companies with strong growth potential and compelling valuations. Its portfolio is noted for its focus on small growth and value stocks, with a strategic blend that seeks to navigate market cycles by capitalizing on opportunities across various sectors of the economy. The fund is managed by a seasoned team that emphasizes in-depth research and disciplined portfolio construction. While it does not typically invest heavily in foreign stocks or bonds, it has flexibility to allocate to certain foreign issuers and other alternative assets. The John Hancock Funds II New Opportunities Fund Class A plays a meaningful role for investors seeking diversified access to the dynamic small-cap segment, offering the potential for above-average returns in a well-balanced, risk-managed manner. Its holdings are periodically reviewed and rebalanced to align with its objectives and market conditions.
Performance
JASOX had a total return of 7.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.18%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
23.05% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | LOPE | 3.11% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 2.78% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 2.53% |
| Intapp, Inc. | INTA | 2.25% |
| PJT Partners Inc. | PJT | 2.19% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 2.12% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | MTSI | 2.07% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 2.04% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.02% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | AIT | 1.95% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.67198 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.19052 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $2.22833 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.63016 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.82576 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.77947 | Dec 20, 2019 |