About JGETX
John Hancock Global Equity Fund Class R4 is a diversified mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation through investment in high-quality stocks from established companies worldwide. The fund invests across major sectors, with significant allocations to financials, information technology, consumer discretionary, health care, and industrials. It typically holds around 58 positions and manages assets exceeding $650 million, reflecting a substantial presence in the global equities market.
The portfolio spans developed markets such as the United States, Japan, France, and others, striving for geographic diversification and exposure to a mix of sectors including consumer staples, communication services, energy, and materials. Investment decisions emphasize companies that exhibit attractive valuations, strong franchises, and consistent cash flows, while the concentrated approach gives additional weight to the research team's top convictions.
Managed by an experienced team with extensive backgrounds in global equity investing, the fund’s strategy includes active management and moderate turnover, aiming to balance risk and reward relative to its benchmark, the MSCI World Index. Designed for investors seeking a core global equity holding, the fund plays a key role in broadening portfolio exposure to international growth and value opportunities.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category World Large-Stock Value
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JGETX
Share Class Class R4
Index MSCI World NR USD
JGETX had a total return of 16.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 10.23%.
