JHancock Global Equity C (JGECX)

Fund Assets	1.03B
Expense Ratio	2.00%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	64.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.03
Dividend Yield	0.22%
Dividend Growth	3.48%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	13.60
YTD Return	6.71%
1-Year Return	12.09%
5-Year Return	43.72%
52-Week Low	12.32
52-Week High	13.97
Beta (5Y)	0.92
Holdings	68
Inception Date	Mar 27, 2015

About JGECX

John Hancock Funds II Global Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in global equity investments. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by allocating at least 80% of its net assets to a diversified portfolio of equity securities from companies around the world. The fund seeks out quality global stocks of any size that exhibit strong value and the ability to generate sustainable cash flows. With 58 holdings, it provides exposure across sectors and geographic regions, aiming for broad diversification and risk mitigation. The fund is designed for investors looking to access international markets within a single vehicle and is categorized under World Large-Stock Value. Its management emphasizes value investing and seeks companies with solid business models. John Hancock Funds II Global Equity Fund Class C holds assets of over $778 million and features an annual dividend payout. The fund is rated as having average performance and below-average risk, aligning with investors seeking a balanced approach to global equity exposure within a mutual fund structure.

• Fund Family: John Hancock
• Category: World Large-Stock Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: JGECX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: MSCI World NR USD

Performance

JGECX had a total return of 12.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.87%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JGEMX	Class R6	0.89%
JGEFX	Class I	1.00%
JGETX	Class R4	1.14%
JHGEX	Class A	1.30%

Top 10 Holdings

23.23% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	5.22%
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV	ABI	2.25%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	2.09%
McKesson Corporation	MCK	2.03%
American Electric Power Company, Inc.	AEP	2.01%
Roche Holding AG	ROP	1.94%
British American Tobacco p.l.c.	BATS	1.94%
Lowe's Companies, Inc.	LOW	1.92%
Analog Devices, Inc.	ADI	1.92%
National Grid plc	NG	1.92%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 19, 2025	$0.95024	Dec 22, 2025
Dec 20, 2024	$1.4633	Dec 23, 2024
Dec 19, 2023	$0.2379	Dec 20, 2023
Dec 19, 2022	$0.6526	Dec 20, 2022
Dec 17, 2021	$2.64878	Dec 20, 2021
Dec 18, 2020	$0.18772	Dec 21, 2020

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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