John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Financial Industries Trust (JEFCX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.86 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
| Dividend Growth | 658.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.44 |
| YTD Return | -1.36% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.47 |
| 52-Week High | 15.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 48 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JEFCX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Financial Industries Trust is a specialized mutual fund designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to the financial sector. It primarily invests in equity securities from companies within the financial industries, seeking to deliver returns that generally correspond to the performance of established financial indices such as the S&P 500 Financials Index and the Lipper Financial Services Index. This approach enables the fund to serve as an efficient vehicle for investors aiming to focus their portfolio on banking, insurance, and diversified financial services firms. With a diversified portfolio of typically around 50 holdings, the fund is structured to capture sector-specific growth and market trends while maintaining a balance between risk and return. Its annual dividend, although recently reduced compared to previous years, offers additional yield element. The fund’s structure is particularly relevant for those seeking to complement a broader investment strategy with a focused allocation to the financial sector, a segment often regarded as a fundamental pillar of global and domestic economies.
Performance
JEFCX had a total return of 4.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.20%.
Top 10 Holdings
37.38% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase and Co. - JPMORGAN CHASE and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | JPM.US | 4.59% |
| Bank of America Corporation - BANK OF AMERICA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | BAC.US | 4.44% |
| Citigroup Inc. - CITIGROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | C.US | 4.26% |
| The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC/THE COMMON STOCK USD.01 | GS.US | 3.67% |
| Wells Fargo and Company - WELLS FARGO and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.666 | WFC.US | 3.65% |
| Regions Financial Corporation - REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | RF.US | 3.62% |
| MORGAN STANLEY COMMON STOCK USD.01 | MS.US | 3.43% |
| Capital One Financial Corporation - CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | COF.US | 3.34% |
| Nasdaq Inc. - NASDAQ INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | NDAQ.US | 3.20% |
| Citizens Financial Group Inc. - CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | CFG.US | 3.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.85892 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.11327 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.63836 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $2.90252 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Oct 26, 2021 | $0.10522 | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Oct 26, 2020 | $1.34819 | Oct 27, 2020 |