John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund Class 1 (JIBCX)
| Fund Assets | 5.81B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.04% |
| Dividend Growth | 44.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 61.11 |
| YTD Return | -6.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.02% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.60% |
| 52-Week Low | 44.83 |
| 52-Week High | 67.45 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.19 |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Oct 15, 2005 |
About JIBCX
John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund Class 1 is an open-end mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital growth, with a secondary focus on current income. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of large- and medium-sized U.S. blue chip companies noted for their strong growth potential. Its portfolio is heavily weighted toward technology, retail trade, and financial sectors, frequently featuring top holdings such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet. The strategy is benchmarked against the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Growth Indexes, positioning the fund within the large growth category. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management in collaboration with T. Rowe Price Associates, the fund leverages in-depth research to target companies with robust earnings growth, high valuations, and innovative market leadership. By focusing on established and emerging leaders in rapidly expanding industries, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to growth-driven equities in the U.S. market landscape.
Performance
JIBCX had a total return of 7.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.86%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZANX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class Z | 0.53% |
| FNICX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class C | 1.65% |
| FFIDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Fund | 0.43% |
| FDESX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Diversified Stock Fund Class O | 0.41% |
| FNITX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Insights Fund - Class M | 1.15% |
Top 10 Holdings
67.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 14.14% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 12.27% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 9.46% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.28% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 5.75% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.87% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.70% |
| Carvana Co. | CVNA | 3.62% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 3.13% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 2.93% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $6.0893 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $4.21356 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.53514 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.83008 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $9.21811 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $2.64241 | Dec 21, 2020 |