John Hancock Investment Grade Bond Fund Class R2 (JIGBX)
| Fund Assets | 4.48B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 107.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.18 |
| YTD Return | -0.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.74% |
| 5-Year Return | -2.56% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.89 |
| 52-Week High | 9.34 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1031 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JIGBX
John Hancock Investment Grade Bond Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while preserving capital and maintaining liquidity. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade bonds, which typically possess lower default risk compared to lower-rated debt securities. Its holdings encompass a wide range of fixed-income instruments such as U.S. government bonds, corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities, targeting issuers with strong credit profiles. Designed for investors seeking relative stability and predictable monthly income, this fund follows an intermediate core bond strategy and benchmarks its performance against the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. With a disciplined approach to risk management, the fund aims to balance yield opportunities with risk mitigation in shifting market conditions. Managed by Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, the fund leverages professional expertise in fixed income markets to respond to macroeconomic and interest rate trends, making it a staple within diversified portfolios focused on moderate risk, income generation, and capital preservation.
Performance
JIGBX had a total return of 4.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.72%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0284 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02825 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04113 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.0124 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02858 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02849 | Oct 31, 2025 |