John Hancock Funds Emerging Markets Debt Fund (JEMIX)
| Fund Assets | 1.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.84% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.16 |
| YTD Return | 6.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.44 |
| 52-Week High | 8.19 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 210 |
| 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 6.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.37%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.08% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| BARCLAYS CAPITAL GROUP | n/a | 5.89% |
| JH COLLATERAL | n/a | 4.61% |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond - UNITED STATES TREASURY NOTE/BO 02/35 4.625 | T | 2.18% |
| BRAZIL NOTAS DO TESOURO NACION NOTES 01/27 10 | BNTNF | 1.97% |
| Argentine Republic Government International Bond - ARGENTINE REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT SR UNSECURED 07/35 VAR | ARGENT | 1.97% |
| Turkey Government International Bond - TURKIYE GOVERNMENT INTERNATION SR UNSECURED 01/41 6 | TURKEY | 1.78% |
| ECUADOR GOVERNMENT INTERNATION SR UNSECURED REGS 07/35 VAR | ECUA | 1.49% |
| SAUDI GOVERNMENT INTERNATIONAL SR UNSECURED 144A 01/50 5.25 | KSA | 1.46% |
| ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK SR UNSECURED 06/26 20 | ASIA | 1.45% |
| PT Pertamina Persero - PERTAMINA PERSERO PT SR UNSECURED 144A 05/42 6 | PERTIJ | 1.28% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04056 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03921 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| 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 |