John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund (JGYCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.30B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 17.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 102.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.44 |
| YTD Return | 17.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 72.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.72 |
| 52-Week High | 13.54 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.78 |
| Holdings | 111 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2007 |
About JGYCX
John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks to provide investors with total return through a combination of income and capital appreciation. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying companies from around the world, allocating at least 80% of its assets to global equity securities and ensuring that at least 40% of its net assets are allocated internationally. The strategy emphasizes large-cap stocks with attractive shareholder yield characteristics, typically focusing on companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends, share buybacks, and debt reduction. The fund spans various sectors, with notable holdings in technology, healthcare, real estate, and consumer defensive industries. Its role in the financial market is to provide global equity exposure with an income-oriented approach, appealing to investors seeking diversification beyond domestic markets and aiming for stable cash flows from their investments. With a moderate portfolio turnover and an active share indicating differentiated management, the fund offers a compelling option within the global large-stock value category.
Performance
JGYCX had a total return of 11.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.60%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.49% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.48% |
| Imperial Brands PLC | IMB | 1.90% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 1.80% |
| AXA SA | CS | 1.76% |
| Dell Technologies Inc. | DELL | 1.69% |
| AbbVie Inc. | ABBV | 1.69% |
| International Business Machines Corporation | IBM | 1.66% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 1.58% |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | HPE | 1.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.03919 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.09022 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.01582 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.65292 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.03517 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.11016 | Jun 24, 2024 |