John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund Class C (JBGCX)
| Fund Assets | 5.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.41% |
| Dividend Growth | 174.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 56.86 |
| YTD Return | 10.06% |
| 1-Year Return | 23.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 41.87 |
| 52-Week High | 58.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| 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 23.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.54%.
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 |