John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund (JEMGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 33.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.24 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.74% |
| Dividend Growth | 370.56% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.69 |
| YTD Return | 22.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.57% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.15 |
| 52-Week High | 14.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Jun 16, 2015 |
About JEMGX
The John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund specializing in long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of companies located in emerging market countries. The fund targets at least 80% of its net assets in emerging market equities, aiming to capture growth opportunities in rapidly developing economies across sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, financial services, and communication services. Key holdings often include prominent names like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Samsung Electronics, reflecting an emphasis on large, innovative firms within these markets. Managed by a deep portfolio team, the fund maintains an actively managed, diversified portfolio that seeks to balance risk while providing exposure to structural growth trends in emerging economies. It is positioned as a cost-competitive choice within its peer group, appealing to retirement and institutional investors looking for comprehensive access to global growth outside developed markets.
Performance
JEMGX had a total return of 35.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.23%.
Top 10 Holdings
50.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited - TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU COMMON STOCK TWD10.0 | 2330.TT | 13.71% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005935 | 10.47% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.33% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 4.69% |
| EMEMORY TECHNOLOGY INC COMMON STOCK TWD10.0 | 3529.TT | 3.51% |
| MediaTek Inc. - MEDIATEK INC COMMON STOCK TWD10.0 | 2454.TT | 3.11% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.Ltd. - CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOG COMMON STOCK CNY1.0 | 300750.C2 | 2.58% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 2.52% |
| KEI Industries Limited - KEI INDUSTRIES LTD COMMON STOCK INR2.0 | KEII.IN | 2.44% |
| JPMorgan U.S. Treasury Plus Money Market Fund | IJTXX | 2.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.23787 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.05055 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.15053 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.11582 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.39947 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.60516 | Dec 21, 2020 |