John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Health Sciences Trust (JEHSX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.71% |
| Dividend Growth | 89.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.45 |
| YTD Return | 10.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 37.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.65% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.79 |
| 52-Week High | 25.74 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.58 |
| Holdings | 175 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JEHSX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Health Sciences Fund I is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to the health sciences sector. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies involved in health care, such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and related industries. Emphasizing growth, it typically focuses on small-capitalization companies within the market capitalization range of the Russell 2000 Index, making it a specialized option for those seeking sector-specific opportunities. The fund is classified as non-diversified, meaning it can allocate its assets to a smaller number of issuers, which may increase risk due to higher exposure to individual companies or sub-sectors. Its structure is specifically engineered to serve as an underlying investment option for variable insurance products, supporting long-term capital appreciation for insurance contract holders. The fund plays a significant role in broadening the investment menu available to policyholders, allowing for portfolio diversification within the dynamic and innovative health sciences arena.
Performance
JEHSX had a total return of 37.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.12%.
Top 10 Holdings
39.95% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company - ELI LILLY and CO COMMON STOCK | LLY.US | 10.20% |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. - THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | TMO.US | 4.12% |
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. - INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | ISRG.US | 3.71% |
| Stryker Corporation - STRYKER CORP COMMON STOCK USD.1 | SYK.US | 3.52% |
| Merck and Co. Inc. - MERCK and CO INC COMMON STOCK USD.5 | MRK.US | 3.48% |
| ASTRAZENECA PLC COMMON STOCK USD.25 | AZN.US | 3.22% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated - UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | UNH.US | 3.13% |
| ARGENX SE ADR | ARGX.US | 2.99% |
| AbbVie Inc. - ABBVIE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | ABBV.US | 2.88% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. - REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | REGN.US | 2.69% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $3.23399 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $1.70757 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $1.26206 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $3.23984 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Oct 26, 2020 | $3.20196 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $1.97338 | Aug 23, 2019 |