John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Science & Technology Trust (JESTX)
| Fund Assets | n/a |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 21.92% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.23 |
| YTD Return | 22.94% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.73% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.90 |
| 52-Week High | 26.98 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 105 |
| Inception Date | n/a |
About JESTX
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust Series I is a mutual fund that specializes in equity investments within the science and technology sectors. Designed as a component of variable insurance products, the fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in publicly traded companies that drive innovation and technological progress. Its portfolio is diversified across key technology leaders as well as emerging firms, with significant holdings in areas such as semiconductors, software, hardware, internet services, and digital platforms. Major positions often include prominent industry names such as Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Broadcom, and Alphabet, reflecting its focus on both established and growth-oriented technology enterprises. This fund plays a crucial role for investors seeking targeted exposure to the dynamic and evolving science and technology landscape, integrating sector-specific strategies within broader insurance-linked investment solutions. Through rigorous selection and portfolio management, the fund aims to capture opportunities presented by rapid advancements and trends shaping the global technology ecosystem.
Performance
JESTX had a total return of 18.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 24.38%.
Top 10 Holdings
57.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 10.13% |
| Apple Inc. - APPLE INC COMMON STOCK USD.00001 | AAPL.US | 10.08% |
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 8.15% |
| Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK | AVGO.US | 7.78% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOGL.US | 5.03% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. - META PLATFORMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.000006 | META.US | 4.65% |
| Alphabet Inc. - ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | GOOG.US | 3.79% |
| Oracle Corporation - ORACLE CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | ORCL.US | 3.44% |
| Palantir Technologies Inc. - PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | PLTR.US | 2.85% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. - ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMD.US | 1.81% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | $5.53136 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | $11.70332 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Oct 26, 2020 | $3.8854 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Nov 21, 2019 | $0.03418 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | $5.65912 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | $4.73543 | Aug 24, 2018 |