John Hancock Funds Global Equity Fund Class A (JHGEX)
| Fund Assets | 906.36M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 64.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.21% |
| Dividend Growth | -33.25% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.31 |
| YTD Return | 7.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.88% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.25% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.36 |
| 52-Week High | 14.45 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.81 |
| Holdings | 66 |
| Inception Date | May 16, 2013 |
About JHGEX
The John Hancock Funds II Global Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities from around the world. It targets a broad range of global companies, selecting quality stocks that demonstrate compelling value and sustainable cash flows, regardless of market capitalization. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity investments, emphasizing a value-oriented investment style within the large-cap segment. Notable features include its relatively low minimum investment requirement, a diversified holding structure spread across various sectors such as technology, consumer defensive, basic materials, energy, and healthcare, and a focus on companies with strong financial fundamentals. Its portfolio includes top global names and maintains a balanced sector exposure, which helps reduce single-company or single-sector risk. The John Hancock Funds II Global Equity Fund Class A plays a significant role in providing investors with access to global market opportunities and diversification, while also reflecting the expertise of a stable and experienced management team.
Performance
JHGEX had a total return of 20.88% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.49%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.36% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 2.97% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.95% |
| ING Groep N.V. | INGA | 2.52% |
| CRH plc | CRH | 2.41% |
| Medtronic plc | MDT | 2.33% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.28% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | WFC | 2.24% |
| National Grid plc | NG | 2.22% |
| CSX Corporation | CSX | 2.22% |
| Citigroup Inc. | C | 2.21% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.03814 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $1.55518 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.31627 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.7108 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.7506 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.25536 | Dec 21, 2020 |