John Hancock Funds Emerging Markets Debt Fund (JEMIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.09 |
| YTD Return | 5.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.82% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.44 |
| 52-Week High | 8.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 215 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JEMIX
John Hancock Funds II Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments across global emerging markets. The fund's primary objective is to achieve total return, with a particular emphasis on generating current income alongside capital appreciation. It seeks to accomplish this by investing at least 80% of its assets in debt securities issued by sovereign and corporate issuers from emerging market countries. This fund features a diversified portfolio comprised predominantly of bonds, with minimal exposure to equities, and includes holdings from regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Notable portfolio exposures include government and corporate bonds from countries like Indonesia, Egypt, Argentina, Qatar, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. The fund employs a disciplined investment process based on economic and industry analysis to anticipate and respond to shifts in global and regional business cycles. Designed for institutional investors, the fund is distinguished by its relatively high minimum investment and competitive expense ratio. It provides monthly income distributions and focuses on delivering a steady yield while offering exposure to the growth prospects and credit dynamics of the emerging markets debt sector. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking diversification and yield within fixed-income allocations tied to the evolving global landscape.
Performance
JEMIX had a total return of 5.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.35%.
Top 10 Holdings
19.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 4.05% |
| Federal National Mortgage Association 0% | FNMDN.0 07.01.13 | 2.82% |
| Us Ultra Bond Fut Sep25 | n/a | 2.10% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 2.09% |
| Turkey (Republic of) 6% | TURKEY.6 01.14.41 30Y | 1.71% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 0% | BNTNF.10 01.01.27 NTNF | 1.62% |
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 5.25% | KSA.5.25 01.16.50 144A | 1.44% |
| Ecuador (Republic Of) 0% | ECUA.6.9 07.31.35 REGS | 1.44% |
| Asian Development Bank 20% | ASIA.20 06.04.26 EMTN | 1.40% |
| PT Pertamina (Persero) 6% | PERTIJ.6 05.03.42 144A | 1.24% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04075 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04077 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03867 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.04013 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.04011 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.04177 | Mar 31, 2025 |