About JIGIX
John Hancock Funds III International Growth Fund Class R4 is a mutual fund specializing in international equity investments. The primary objective of the fund is to achieve high total return by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities issued by companies outside the United States, spanning both developed and emerging markets. The fund typically focuses on companies with market capitalizations over $3 billion and employs a disciplined investment process that emphasizes quality, growth, valuation, capital returns, and earnings revisions in its selection criteria. By targeting firms that meet rigorous standards for future free cash flow margins, returns on capital, and revenue growth, the fund seeks to outperform the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Growth Index, its principal benchmark. With assets exceeding $10 billion, the fund plays a significant role in offering investors diversified exposure to global growth sectors, including substantial allocations in industrials, communication services, and consumer discretionary industries. The Class R4 share class is tailored to retirement plans and institutional investors, providing a cost-effective way to access opportunities in international growth markets without requiring a minimum investment.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category Foreign Large Growth
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JIGIX
Share Class Class R4
Index MSCI AC World ex USA Growth TR USD
JIGIX had a total return of 18.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.54%.
