John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund (JGYCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.28B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.84% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 17.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 105.73% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 13.23 |
| YTD Return | 17.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 77.87% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.72 |
| 52-Week High | 13.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.77 |
| Holdings | 112 |
| 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 15.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.65%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Inc. - BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK | AVGO.US | 2.54% |
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 2.30% |
| Imperial Brands PLC | IMB | 1.88% |
| Cisco Systems Inc. - CISCO SYSTEMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 | CSCO.US | 1.82% |
| International Business Machines Corporation - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE COMMON STOCK USD.2 | IBM.US | 1.81% |
| AXA SA COMMON STOCK EUR2.29 | CS.FP | 1.74% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. - PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL IN COMMON STOCK | PM.US | 1.68% |
| JH COLLATERAL | n/a | 1.67% |
| AbbVie Inc. - ABBVIE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | ABBV.US | 1.65% |
| Dell Technologies Inc. - DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC COMMON STOCK | DELL.US | 1.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.02091 | Mar 22, 2024 |