JHancock High Yield A (JHHBX)

Fund Assets	1.90B
Expense Ratio	0.91%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	45.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.20
Dividend Yield	6.77%
Dividend Growth	7.07%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	2.990
YTD Return	1.53%
1-Year Return	2.69%
5-Year Return	11.44%
52-Week Low	2.980
52-Week High	3.100
Beta (5Y)	0.45
Holdings	644
Inception Date	Jun 30, 1993

About JHHBX

John Hancock High Yield Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in high-yield, lower-rated fixed-income securities. Its primary function is to generate a high level of current income for shareholders, with capital appreciation serving as a secondary objective. Under typical market conditions, the fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to U.S. and foreign bonds rated BB or below, or to their unrated equivalents, reflecting its focus on credit sectors with higher risk and potential yield. The fund maintains a well-diversified portfolio, typically holding nearly 400 securities across various industries, issuers, and geographic regions. Notable holdings often include bonds from energy, entertainment, technology, and industrial companies. Its portfolio is primarily comprised of corporate bonds, but may include a mix of preferred and convertible securities as well as a modest allocation to non-U.S. issuers. With over $1 billion in net assets, John Hancock High Yield Fund Class A plays a significant role in the high-yield bond market by offering investors access to enhanced income possibilities and sector diversification. The fund’s returns and risk profile are shaped by experienced management that integrates fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessments in its investment process. Monthly distributions and active management make it a notable choice in high-yield fixed income mutual funds.

• Fund Family: John Hancock
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: JHHBX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: ICE BofA US High Yield TR USD

Performance

JHHBX had a total return of 2.69% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.17%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JFHYX	Class R6	0.56%
JYHIX	Class I	0.66%
JHYCX	Class C	1.66%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0174	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0171	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0172	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01784	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01833	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01635	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 15, 2026

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