About JEMZX
John Hancock Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of emerging-market issuers. Under normal market conditions, it allocates at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes to these securities, drawing on classifications from organizations like the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, or United Nations agencies to identify emerging markets. The fund employs a fundamentals-based stock selection process, targeting high-quality companies with strong balance sheets, superior management, and robust free cash flow to support sustainable dividends across diverse emerging economies. It invests in companies of any market capitalization without predetermined sector or geographical biases, though concentrations may occur, spanning regions such as China, Taiwan, India, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia, with significant exposure to technology and financial services sectors. This Class C share class caters to investors seeking exposure to the growth potential of dynamic emerging markets through a portfolio typically holding around 60 stocks.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JEMZX
Share Class Class C
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) TR USD
JEMZX had a total return of 31.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.18%.
