John Hancock Funds III U.S. Growth Fund - Class R4 (JHSGX)
| Fund Assets | 3.09B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 28.67 |
| YTD Return | -4.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.13% |
| 5-Year Return | 79.18% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.54 |
| 52-Week High | 30.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 39 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JHSGX
John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund Class R4 is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in large-cap U.S. companies expected to grow faster than other large-cap stocks. The fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of these companies, targeting those whose earnings growth rates are underestimated by the market. It is classified within the large-growth category, representing a growth-oriented investment approach within the U.S. equity market. The fund employs an experienced management team and has a diversified portfolio with approximately 44 holdings. With a history dating back to 2015, it features an expense ratio under 1%, annual dividend payouts, and aims to provide investors with exposure to high-growth segments of the U.S. economy. Its emphasis on growth companies positions it as a significant vehicle for capturing potential equity appreciation in large U.S. firms over time.
Performance
JHSGX had a total return of 10.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 25.05%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
67.16% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 13.46% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 11.89% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 10.63% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 7.47% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 6.48% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.72% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.84% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.92% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.39% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.36% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $2.75521 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.62707 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.130 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.91742 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $3.6248 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.61506 | Dec 21, 2020 |