John Hancock Balanced Fund (JBAWX)
| Fund Assets | 6.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 67.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% |
| Dividend Growth | 131.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 31.72 |
| YTD Return | 11.97% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 54.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.05 |
| 52-Week High | 31.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1039 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2011 |
About JBAWX
John Hancock Balanced Fund is a mutual fund that seeks to provide a combination of current income, long-term capital growth, and preservation of capital. The fund employs a balanced strategy, typically maintaining a mix of approximately 60% equities and 40% fixed-income securities, though its managers have the flexibility to adjust equity exposure between 25% and 75% in response to market conditions. The equity portion generally targets well-established companies across diverse sectors, aiming to capture growth opportunities while managing risk. The fixed-income component typically invests in investment-grade bonds to provide income stability and reduce overall portfolio volatility. By blending both growth-oriented stocks and income-generating bonds, the fund is designed to serve investors seeking diversification and a moderate risk profile within a single investment vehicle. John Hancock Balanced Fund plays a significant role for investors who prefer a hands-off approach to asset allocation but still desire both capital appreciation and regular income.
Performance
JBAWX had a total return of 12.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.53%.
Top 10 Holdings
29.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOGL.US | 5.00% |
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 4.72% |
| Amazon.com Inc. - AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMZN.US | 3.85% |
| Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK | AVGO.US | 3.36% |
| JPMorgan Chase and Co. - JPMORGAN CHASE and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | JPM.US | 2.65% |
| Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes - FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK DISCOUN DISCOUNT NOT 08/25 0.00000 | FHLBDN | 2.56% |
| Eli Lilly and Company - ELI LILLY and CO COMMON STOCK | LLY.US | 2.26% |
| Walmart Inc. - WALMART INC COMMON STOCK USD.1 | WMT.US | 2.03% |
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 1.73% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC COMMON STOCK USD.0033 | BRKB.US | 1.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.15527 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.16184 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.11415 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.80147 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.14704 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.14568 | Jun 24, 2024 |