John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Financial Industries Trust (JEFSX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 0.93% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 561.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.60 |
| YTD Return | 4.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.05% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.33 |
| 52-Week High | 15.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.67 |
| Holdings | 43 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JEFSX
The John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Financial Industries Fund is a sector-focused mutual fund designed to provide exposure to financial services companies. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a diverse portfolio of U.S. and global financial firms, including banks, insurance companies, investment managers, and real estate investment trusts (REITs). The fund emphasizes selecting durable, well-managed businesses in the financial sector that are trading at value prices, with a philosophy centered on long-term holding strategies. This fund serves as an investment option within variable insurance products, making it accessible primarily through variable annuities and life insurance policies. Its holdings often reflect a blend of equities and related financial securities, as well as a modest allocation to REITs and short-term investments. The fund is structured to support retirement planning and capital appreciation goals, playing a critical role in diversified insurance portfolios focused on the financial sector’s long-term growth and stability.
Performance
JEFSX had a total return of 10.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.40%.
Top 10 Holdings
38.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Financial Group Inc. - CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | CFG.US | 4.93% |
| Citigroup Inc. - CITIGROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | C.US | 4.43% |
| MORGAN STANLEY COMMON STOCK USD.01 | MS.US | 4.24% |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP COMMON STOCK | FITB.US | 3.88% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation - CHARLES SCHWAB CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | SCHW.US | 3.82% |
| Columbia Banking System Inc. - COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM INC COMMON STOCK | COLB.US | 3.80% |
| Visa Inc. - VISA INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | V.US | 3.52% |
| NN Group N.V. - NN GROUP NV COMMON STOCK EUR.12 | NN.NA | 3.46% |
| Popular Inc. - POPULAR INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | BPOP.US | 3.41% |
| The Hartford Insurance Group Inc. - HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP INC/T COMMON STOCK USD.01 | HIG.US | 3.31% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.88494 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $0.13376 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.6585 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $2.93318 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Oct 26, 2021 | $0.13211 | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Oct 26, 2020 | $1.3725 | Oct 27, 2020 |