John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R5 (JBAVX)
| Fund Assets | 5.67B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.67% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 67.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 151.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 30.39 |
| YTD Return | 6.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.48% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.13 |
| 52-Week High | 30.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1001 |
| 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.
Performance
JBAVX had a total return of 8.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.13%.
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 | 0.56% |
| 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% Fund | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.51% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOGL.US | 4.83% |
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 4.65% |
| Amazon.com Inc. - AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMZN.US | 3.55% |
| Eli Lilly and Company - ELI LILLY and CO COMMON STOCK | LLY.US | 3.01% |
| Walmart Inc. - WALMART INC COMMON STOCK USD.1 | WMT.US | 2.86% |
| Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK | AVGO.US | 2.74% |
| JPMorgan Chase and Co. - JPMORGAN CHASE and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | JPM.US | 2.53% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC COMMON STOCK USD.0033 | BRKB.US | 1.98% |
| Medtronic Public Limited Company - MEDTRONIC PLC COMMON STOCK USD.1 | MDT.US | 1.20% |
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 1.16% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.15832 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.11057 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.79778 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.14344 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.14221 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.08077 | Mar 22, 2024 |