John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund Class A (JBGAX)
| Fund Assets | 5.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.27% |
| Dividend Growth | 174.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 63.67 |
| YTD Return | 10.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 81.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 46.78 |
| 52-Week High | 64.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JBGAX
John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth, with current income as a secondary objective. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large and medium-sized high-quality U.S. companies—commonly referred to as 'blue chips'—that are poised for above-average growth. This approach targets some of the largest and most established businesses, particularly those excelling in sectors such as technology, healthcare, communication services, and consumer discretionary. The portfolio tends to concentrate its assets in industry-leading names like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet, emphasizing innovation and market leadership. Positioned within the large growth category, the fund aims to capitalize on the robust earnings potential and stability characteristic of blue chip companies, making it an instrument with significance for investors seeking exposure to high-caliber U.S. growth stocks while still maintaining a degree of diversification within the large-cap segment.
Performance
JBGAX had a total return of 25.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.35%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class Z | 0.53% |
| FNICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class C | 1.65% |
| FFIDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Fund | 0.43% |
| FDESX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified Stock Fund - Class O | 0.41% |
| FNITX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class M | 1.15% |
Top 10 Holdings
63.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 12.68% |
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 11.92% |
| Amazon.com Inc. - AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMZN.US | 8.10% |
| Apple Inc. - APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD.00001 | AAPL.US | 7.55% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOG.US | 5.61% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. - META PLATFORMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.000006 | META.US | 4.92% |
| Visa Inc. - VISA INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | V.US | 3.48% |
| Carvana Co. - CARVANA CO COMMON STOCK USD.001 | CVNA.US | 3.08% |
| Eli Lilly and Company - ELI LILLY and CO COMMON STOCK | LLY.US | 2.86% |
| Netflix Inc. - NETFLIX INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NFLX.US | 2.83% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $4.21356 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.53514 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.83008 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $9.21811 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $2.64241 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $0.63707 | Dec 20, 2019 |