John Hancock Funds Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A (JMKAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.30% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 8.57 |
| YTD Return | 0.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.15% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.43 |
| 52-Week High | 8.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.47 |
| Holdings | 217 |
| Inception Date | Jan 4, 2010 |
About JMKAX
John Hancock Funds II Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income investments from issuers within emerging markets. The fund’s primary objective is to achieve total return, emphasizing both current income and capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its assets in fixed-income securities and debt instruments from emerging-market countries. Its portfolio typically includes sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate issuers, reflecting a diversified approach to capture opportunities across varying sectors and geographies in the emerging markets landscape. The fund employs a combination of macroeconomic analysis and in-depth industry research to strategically anticipate shifts in global business cycles and adjust country allocations accordingly. Launched in 2010, it serves investors seeking exposure to the risk-return profiles characteristic of emerging market debt, offering monthly income distributions. With over 220 holdings and a moderate expense ratio, the fund plays a significant role in providing access to higher-yielding fixed income opportunities, often with differentiated risk drivers compared to developed market bonds, thereby contributing diversification benefits to broader fixed income or multi-asset portfolios.
Performance
JMKAX had a total return of 11.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.10%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
20.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Mar 26 | n/a | 4.98% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 02.15.35 | 2.07% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 2.05% |
| Us Ultra Bond Fut Mar26 | n/a | 1.99% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 0% | BNTNF.10 01.01.27 NTNF | 1.94% |
| Turkey (Republic of) 6% | TURKEY.6 01.14.41 30Y | 1.75% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0% | ARGENT.0.75 07.09.30 | 1.65% |
| Ecuador (Republic Of) 0% | ECUA.6.9 07.31.35 REGS | 1.57% |
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 5.25% | n/a | 1.43% |
| Asian Development Bank 20% | n/a | 1.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03657 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0374 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03787 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03762 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03657 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03798 | Aug 29, 2025 |