John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Small Cap Stock Trust (JESGX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.07% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 7.43 |
| YTD Return | 2.04% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.74% |
| 5-Year Return | -20.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.20 |
| 52-Week High | 7.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.83 |
| Holdings | 107 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JESGX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Stock Trust I is a mutual fund designed for use in variable insurance products, such as variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts. This fund primarily focuses on investing in small-cap companies across a diverse range of sectors within the United States. Its core objective is to capture the growth potential inherent in smaller firms that may offer above-average opportunities for revenue and earnings expansion. By targeting small-cap stocks, the fund provides investors with exposure to a segment of the market that is often associated with higher growth prospects and increased volatility compared to larger, more established companies. John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Stock Trust I plays a specialized role in asset allocation by helping to diversify portfolios and providing access to emerging businesses that drive innovation and expansion within the broader market.
Performance
JESGX had a total return of 9.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.84%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| JAGQX | Series Ii | 1.32% |
| JAGPX | Nav | 1.07% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.17% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SiTime Corporation - SITIME CORP COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | SITM.US | 3.01% |
| Verra Mobility Corporation - VERRA MOBILITY CORP COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | VRRM.US | 2.46% |
| Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation - ZURN ELKAY WATER SOLUTIONS COR COMMON STOCK USD.01 | ZWS.US | 2.29% |
| Insmed Incorporated - INSMED INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | INSM.US | 2.22% |
| PJT Partners Inc. - PJT PARTNERS INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | PJT.US | 2.05% |
| Ameresco Inc. - AMERESCO INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | AMRC.US | 1.91% |
| Cabot Corporation - CABOT CORP COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | CBT.US | 1.86% |
| American Healthcare REIT Inc. - AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REIT INC REIT USD.01 | AHR.US | 1.84% |
| Acuity Inc. - ACUITY INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AYI.US | 1.77% |
| ExlService Holdings Inc. - EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | EXLS.US | 1.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $0.00506 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $2.08557 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Oct 26, 2020 | $1.26767 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $3.35633 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | $0.65749 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Aug 25, 2016 | $0.77734 | Aug 26, 2016 |