John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund (JGSRX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
13.50
+0.13 (0.97%)
Sep 11, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
0.97%
Fund Assets1.28B
Expense Ratio1.24%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover17.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.87
Dividend Yield6.48%
Dividend Growth92.25%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 23, 2025
Previous Close13.37
YTD Return18.09%
1-Year Return15.88%
5-Year Return83.58%
52-Week Low10.78
52-Week High13.50
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings112
Inception DateMar 1, 2012

About JGSRX

John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund focused on generating a high level of income alongside some capital appreciation. Its primary function is to invest in a globally diversified portfolio of equity securities known for consistent shareholder returns, such as dividends, share buybacks, and debt reduction. The fund targets companies with strong free cash flow and proven management teams, emphasizing firms that use cash flows to enhance shareholder value. It is categorized by Morningstar as a global large-stock value portfolio, typically investing in large-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets, balancing U.S. and international exposure. The fund employs robust risk controls to limit individual holding sizes and diversify income sources, aiming to lower overall portfolio volatility. Its benchmark is the MSCI World Index, and it often appeals to investors seeking global dividend income and risk-adjusted returns through a portfolio with both income and growth potential. Major sector exposures include technology, healthcare, and consumer staples, with top holdings featuring leading multinationals recognized for their dividend reliability and shareholder-friendly policies.

Fund Family John Hancock
Category World Large-Stock Value
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JGSRX
Share Class Class R2
Index MSCI World TR USD

Performance

JGSRX had a total return of 15.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.75%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
JGRSXClass R60.74%
JGYIXClass I0.84%
JGYAXClass A1.09%
JGYCXClass C1.84%

Top 10 Holdings

18.62% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCKAVGO.US2.54%
Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625MSFT.US2.30%
Imperial Brands PLCIMB1.88%
Cisco Systems Inc. - CISCO SYSTEMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.001CSCO.US1.82%
International Business Machines Corporation - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE COMMON STOCK USD.2IBM.US1.81%
AXA SA COMMON STOCK EUR2.29CS.FP1.74%
Philip Morris International Inc. - PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL IN COMMON STOCKPM.US1.68%
JH COLLATERALn/a1.67%
AbbVie Inc. - ABBVIE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01ABBV.US1.65%
Dell Technologies Inc. - DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC COMMON STOCKDELL.US1.55%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 23, 2025$0.10821Jun 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025$0.03339Mar 25, 2025
Dec 20, 2024$0.67177Dec 23, 2024
Sep 23, 2024$0.05337Sep 24, 2024
Jun 21, 2024$0.12715Jun 24, 2024
Mar 21, 2024$0.03726Mar 22, 2024
Full Dividend History