John Hancock Funds Global Equity Fund Class R2 (JGERX)
| Fund Assets | 886.58M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.39% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 64.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.03 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.98% |
| Dividend Growth | -33.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.86 |
| YTD Return | 0.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.64 |
| 52-Week High | 13.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 65 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JGERX
John Hancock Global Equity Fund Class R2 is a diversified mutual fund designed to provide investors with access to leading companies across global equity markets. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of high-quality stocks that demonstrate compelling value and robust cash flows. The fund targets large-cap companies and spans multiple economic sectors, with notable allocations in financials, information technology, health care, consumer staples, and industrials. The fund typically maintains approximately 58 holdings, favoring developed markets like the United States, Japan, and France, but also includes select exposure to emerging markets. Managed by an experienced team with a global perspective, the fund seeks out undervalued firms with solid business models, strong management, and sustainable financial practices. As part of the global large-stock value category, the fund plays a key role for investors seeking diversified international equity exposure within their portfolios. It also adheres to an active management strategy and reviews holdings regularly in alignment with its investment philosophy and market outlook.
Performance
JGERX had a total return of 15.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.31%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.77% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ING Groep N.V. | INGA | 2.72% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.66% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred | 005935.KQ | 2.52% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.45% |
| Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft | DBK | 2.31% |
| CSX Corporation | CSX | 2.25% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.24% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group, Inc. | 8309 | 2.23% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.22% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.19% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.02684 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.54337 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.30619 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.69937 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.73897 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.24493 | Dec 21, 2020 |