John Hancock High Yield Municipal Bond Fund Class C (JCTFX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
6.77
-0.01 (-0.15%)
At close: Apr 29, 2026
Fund Assets492.65M
Expense Ratio1.49%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover34.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.29
Dividend Yield4.31%
Dividend Growth12.65%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Previous Close6.78
YTD Return1.09%
1-Year Return5.56%
5-Year Return-1.55%
52-Week Low6.53
52-Week High6.88
Beta (5Y)0.41
Holdings413
Inception DateApr 1, 1999

About JCTFX

John Hancock High Yield Municipal Bond Fund Class C is a fixed income mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income, with the majority of distributions designed to be exempt from federal income tax. This fund primarily invests in below-investment-grade municipal securities—commonly known as "high-yield" or "junk" bonds—that are rated A or below by major credit agencies, or are unrated but deemed of similar quality. The portfolio is diversified across municipalities and sectors, notably including healthcare, special tax projects, and education. The fund may utilize derivatives and tender option bond transactions to manage risk and enhance returns, and employs a flexible approach to maturity, investing in bonds of any length. Its income is distributed monthly, appealing to investors seeking regular tax-advantaged income. With over 370 holdings and a long tenure since its 1999 inception, the fund serves as a specialized vehicle within the municipal bond market, offering exposure to higher-yielding segments with a heightened risk profile compared to investment-grade municipal bonds. Its role is to provide diversified high-yield municipal bond exposure, helping investors pursue income while navigating the unique risks of the high-yield muni sector.

Fund Family John Hancock
Category High Yield Muni
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JCTFX
Share Class Class C
Index Bloomberg Municipal Bond High Yield TR

Performance

JCTFX had a total return of 5.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.89%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
JCTRXClass R60.52%
JHYMXClass I0.59%
JHTFXClass A0.74%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 31, 2026$0.02458Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.0247Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02444Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.02431Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.02438Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.0244Oct 31, 2025
Full Dividend History