John Hancock Balanced Fund Class R6 (JBAWX)
| Fund Assets | 6.44B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.62% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 71.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 212.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 29.09 |
| YTD Return | 0.13% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.38% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.05 |
| 52-Week High | 32.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1112 |
| 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 18.38% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.50%.
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 | $0.11628 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $3.34516 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 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 |