JHancock Global Equity R2 (JGERX)

Fund Assets	1.09B
Expense Ratio	1.39%
Min. Investment	$250,000
Turnover	64.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.03
Dividend Yield	7.31%
Dividend Growth	-33.47%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	14.14
YTD Return	10.49%
1-Year Return	15.69%
5-Year Return	47.47%
52-Week Low	12.44
52-Week High	14.14
Beta (5Y)	0.92
Holdings	71
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.

• Fund Family: John Hancock
• Category: World Large-Stock Value
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: JGERX
• Share Class: Class R2
• Index: MSCI World NR USD

Performance

JGERX had a total return of 15.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.94%.

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

21.88% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	3.27%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	2.63%
Analog Devices, Inc.	ADI	2.16%
American Electric Power Company, Inc.	AEP	2.08%
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV	ABI	2.07%
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.	IFF	1.96%
CRH plc	CRH	1.95%
US Foods Holding Corp.	USFD	1.94%
Citigroup Inc.	C	1.92%
National Grid plc	NG	1.91%

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

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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