JHancock Equity Income 1 (JIEMX)

Fund Assets	514.45M
Expense Ratio	0.77%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	27.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.22
Dividend Yield	1.37%
Dividend Growth	-47.03%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jun 23, 2026

Previous Close	16.03
YTD Return	19.18%
1-Year Return	-19.43%
5-Year Return	-2.55%
52-Week Low	13.35
52-Week High	20.95
Beta (5Y)	0.83
Holdings	120
Inception Date	Oct 15, 2005

About JIEMX

John Hancock Funds II Equity Income Fund Class 1 is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with income and the potential for capital appreciation by focusing on large-cap value equities. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities, with a substantial portion—at least 65%—allocated to common stocks of well-established, diversified U.S. companies that exhibit lower valuations and higher dividend yields compared to other large-cap stocks. This approach targets firms considered undervalued or exhibiting slower growth rates, aligning with the fund’s large-value category designation. Managed by John Linehan since 2015, the fund stands out for its emphasis on income generation and lower relative risk, distributing dividends quarterly and capital gains annually. Its portfolio is moderately concentrated, with the top 10 holdings typically representing less than 20% of the total assets. John Hancock Funds II Equity Income Fund Class 1 plays a key role in diversifying investment portfolios, especially for those seeking a blend of current income and exposure to value-oriented U.S. equities within the broader market landscape.

• Fund Family: John Hancock
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: JIEMX
• Share Class: Class 1
• Index: Russell 1000 Value TR

Performance

JIEMX had a total return of -19.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.42%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWDSX	Schwab	Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™	0.89%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JHEIX	Class A	1.13%
JHERX	Class C	1.83%

Top 10 Holdings

26.33% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	5.38%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	4.31%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	3.78%
Intel Corporation	INTC	2.03%
MetLife, Inc.	MET	2.03%
The Southern Company	SO	1.93%
Citigroup Inc.	C	1.79%
QUALCOMM Incorporated	QCOM	1.74%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.	JPM	1.70%
TotalEnergies SE	TTE	1.65%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jun 23, 2026	$0.05067	Jun 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026	$0.03274	Mar 25, 2026
Dec 19, 2025	$7.38908	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 23, 2025	$0.03189	Sep 24, 2025
Jun 23, 2025	$0.11936	Jun 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025	$0.08502	Mar 25, 2025

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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