John Hancock High Yield Fund Class A (JHHBX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
3.020
-0.010 (-0.33%)
At close: Mar 18, 2026
Fund Assets1.50B
Expense Ratio0.92%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover54.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.19
Dividend Yield6.14%
Dividend Growth6.03%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026
Previous Close3.030
YTD Return-0.26%
1-Year Return6.17%
5-Year Return14.08%
52-Week Low2.940
52-Week High3.100
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings531
Inception DateJun 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 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 6.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.21%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
JFHYXClass R60.56%
JYHIXClass I0.67%
JHYCXClass C1.67%

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Feb 27, 2026$0.01619Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.01615Jan 30, 2026
Dec 31, 2025$0.01642Dec 31, 2025
Nov 28, 2025$0.01636Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.01602Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.01634Sep 30, 2025
Full Dividend History