John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R4 (JBAFX)
| Fund Assets | 6.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 71.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 225.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 29.26 |
| YTD Return | 0.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.06% |
| 5-Year Return | 47.36% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.18 |
| 52-Week High | 33.08 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1112 |
| Inception Date | Sep 8, 2008 |
About JBAFX
John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R4 is a balanced mutual fund designed to offer a blend of growth and income by investing in both equity and fixed income securities. The fund is managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC, with co-management by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC. Its primary objective is to deliver current income, long-term capital growth, and preservation of capital. The strategy typically splits investments between value stocks—spanning diversified sectors and market capitalizations—and investment grade bonds rated at least BBB by S&P or Baa by Moody's. A notable feature of the fund is its multi-asset approach, which includes not just stocks and bonds but also allocations to other investment companies pursuing similar strategies. The fund also considers social responsibility in its investment choices, targeting companies that demonstrate environmental responsibility. With over 1,000 holdings and an asset base exceeding $5 billion, John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R4 serves as a moderate allocation option for investors seeking a diversified portfolio that balances potential capital appreciation with income generation and risk mitigation.
Performance
JBAFX had a total return of 18.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.09%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.59% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.22% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.76% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.44% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.39% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.69% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.56% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.47% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.39% |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | AMAT | 1.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.09784 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $3.32496 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.136 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.14423 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.09623 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.78302 | Dec 23, 2024 |