John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund (JEMQX)
| Fund Assets | 1.61B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 33.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 1,520.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.63 |
| YTD Return | 22.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.11 |
| 52-Week High | 14.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.90 |
| Holdings | 56 |
| Inception Date | Jun 16, 2015 |
About JEMQX
The John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund focused on delivering long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities from developing countries. The fund targets at least 80% of its net assets in stocks of companies that are based in, or have significant business operations within, emerging markets. Its investment approach is rooted in fundamental analysis, aiming to capture growth opportunities in dynamic economies often characterized by higher risk and reward profiles compared to developed markets. The portfolio is diversified across sectors such as information technology, consumer discretionary, and financials, and features holdings from prominent markets including Taiwan, India, and Brazil. The fund’s performance is measured against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, reflecting its commitment to broad participation across this asset class. John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class A plays a strategic role for investors seeking exposure to global growth engines and the potential diversification benefits that emerging markets can provide within a broader investment portfolio.
Performance
JEMQX had a total return of 35.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.83%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
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 | $0.19624 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.01211 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.11368 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.07776 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $1.3567 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.55561 | Dec 21, 2020 |