John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund (JBGCX)
| Fund Assets | 6.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 174.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 59.99 |
| YTD Return | 17.00% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 73.89% |
| 52-Week Low | 41.87 |
| 52-Week High | 61.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 69 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JBGCX
John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in large-cap growth equities. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary goal. The fund invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks of established U.S. "blue chip" companies recognized for their strong financial health, market leadership, and growth prospects. Notable holdings include leading technology and consumer companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon.com, and Meta Platforms, reflecting its focus on sectors driving innovation and economic growth. The fund’s portfolio is highly concentrated, with most assets allocated to its top holdings, emphasizing a conviction-driven approach. Designed for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. large-cap growth segment, the fund benchmarks its performance against indices like the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Growth. Its turnover ratio is relatively low, signaling a longer-term investment perspective. By targeting industry leaders with above-average growth rates, the fund plays a significant role for those aiming to capture the potential of enduring, high-performing U.S. corporations.
Performance
JBGCX had a total return of 20.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.87%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
65.41% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 14.68% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 13.31% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 8.22% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.95% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 6.27% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 3.95% |
| Carvana Co. | CVNA | 3.28% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.19% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 3.01% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.55% |
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 |