JHancock Balanced R5 (JBAVX)

Fund Assets	6.94B
Expense Ratio	0.66%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	71.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.64
Dividend Yield	2.00%
Dividend Growth	7.94%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 23, 2026

Previous Close	31.94
YTD Return	8.95%
1-Year Return	12.56%
5-Year Return	50.46%
52-Week Low	28.62
52-Week High	33.13
Beta (5Y)	0.61
Holdings	1193
Inception Date	Sep 8, 2008

About JBAVX

John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R5 is a balanced mutual fund designed to offer investors a blend of growth and income by investing in a diversified mix of equities and fixed income securities. Its primary function is to provide a moderate asset allocation by typically holding a nearly even split between large-cap U.S. stocks and a variety of bonds, including U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. The fund’s equity portfolio features prominent companies across technology, healthcare, consumer, and financial sectors, with top holdings like Alphabet Inc., Microsoft, and Amazon.com demonstrating a focus on established market leaders. On the fixed income side, notable exposures include U.S. government agencies and investment-grade corporate bonds, contributing to the fund’s stability and income generation. Serving the needs of investors seeking balanced risk and return, John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R5 is often categorized under moderate allocation funds. It appeals to those who want broad market participation with lower volatility than pure equity funds. Managed by an experienced team using a bottom-up investment approach, the fund maintains a significant market presence, evidenced by its substantial asset base and long-term performance track record.

• Fund Family: John Hancock
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: JBAVX
• Share Class: Class R5
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

JBAVX had a total return of 12.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.57%.

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 Div & Inc Z	0.55%
FBKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund	0.32%
FASDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc A	0.92%
FTSDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Strategic Div & Inc M	1.17%
FASGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Asset Manager 70%	0.63%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JBAWX	Class R6	0.61%
SVBIX	Class I	0.72%
JBAFX	Class R4	0.86%
SVBAX	Class A	1.02%

Top 10 Holdings

27.88% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	4.72%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	4.21%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	3.74%
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	3.13%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	2.57%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	2.41%
Costco Wholesale Corporation	COST	2.10%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	1.88%
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.	BRK.B	1.66%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	AMD	1.46%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 23, 2026	$0.16759	Sep 24, 2026
Jun 23, 2026	$0.15885	Jun 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026	$0.1126	Mar 25, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$3.34112	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 23, 2025	$0.15142	Sep 24, 2025
Jun 23, 2025	$0.15832	Jun 24, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 3, 2026

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