John Hancock Investment Grade Bond Fund Class R6 (JIGEX)
| Fund Assets | 4.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 107.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.43% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.87% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.29 |
| YTD Return | 1.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.56 |
| 52-Week High | 9.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 993 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JIGEX
John Hancock Investment Grade Bond Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund specializing in investment-grade fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to provide a high level of current income while maintaining the preservation of capital and ensuring liquidity for investors. The fund chiefly invests in a diversified portfolio of U.S. government, corporate, and securitized bonds, with strict adherence to investment-grade credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity. This approach places it in the intermediate core bond category, balancing income generation with risk mitigation through sector and duration management. A notable feature of the fund is its emphasis on corporate bonds, particularly those from the banking and energy sectors, although it also maintains significant exposure to U.S. Treasuries and agency mortgage-backed securities. The fund is managed by a seasoned team employing a disciplined, value-driven process, recognized for robust security selection and dynamic sector allocation. Over recent years, the fund has demonstrated competitive risk-adjusted returns and consistent monthly income distributions. Typically sought by institutional investors due to its high minimum investment requirement, the fund serves as a core fixed income allocation, providing portfolio diversification and stability amid varying market conditions.
Performance
JIGEX had a total return of 9.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.81%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03232 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04501 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.0124 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03209 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03229 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03267 | Sep 30, 2025 |