About JGYAX
John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on large-cap value equities with a global mandate. The fund's primary objective is to deliver a combination of income and capital appreciation by investing in companies worldwide that exhibit strong shareholder yield characteristics—namely, robust dividend payments, share buybacks, and debt reduction. Managed by an experienced team, the fund seeks to achieve a targeted total return of approximately 9%, with a substantial portion coming from dividends and operating cash flow growth. Its portfolio is diversified across sectors such as technology, healthcare, real estate, energy, and consumer goods, with notable holdings including large multinational firms like Broadcom, Microsoft, and AbbVie. Designed for investors seeking global diversification and a focus on income, John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund Class A plays a significant role in the global large-stock value category, striving to balance yield generation with capital growth within an actively managed framework.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category World Large-Stock Value
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol JGYAX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI World TR USD
JGYAX had a total return of 21.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.13%.
