John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund (JEMKX)
| Fund Assets | 1.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.40% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 33.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 4,636.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.63 |
| YTD Return | 22.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 34.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.11 |
| 52-Week High | 14.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Jun 16, 2015 |
About JEMKX
John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R2 is an actively managed mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities from companies based in emerging market countries. The fund seeks to capture growth opportunities in regions with expanding economies and evolving capital markets, allocating at least 80% of its net assets to emerging-market issuers under normal conditions. Its investment strategy is diversified across multiple sectors, including consumer defensive, health care, and energy, reflecting the varied economic landscapes present in emerging markets. Managed by a team at John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, the fund employs in-depth research and regional expertise to identify companies with strong growth potential or undervalued assets. The Class R2 share class is often utilized in retirement plans due to its accessibility and absence of minimum investment requirements. Overall, the fund plays a specialized role in the financial market, enabling investors to gain exposure to international equities outside of developed economies, thereby enhancing portfolio diversification and participating in global economic growth trends.
Performance
JEMKX had a total return of 34.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.87%.
Equivalent Funds
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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 | $0.1871 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.00395 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.12716 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.07396 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.3567 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.55907 | Dec 21, 2020 |