John Hancock Funds Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A (JMKAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.18% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.53 |
| YTD Return | 11.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.49 |
| 52-Week High | 8.55 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.47 |
| Holdings | 212 |
| 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 9.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.05%.
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 C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.72% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Us 10yr Note (Cbt)dec25 | n/a | 3.94% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 02.15.35 | 2.13% |
| Us Ultra Bond Fut Dec25 | n/a | 2.05% |
| Federal Home Loan Banks 0% | FHLBDN.0 10.01.13 | 2.01% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 0% | BNTNF.10 01.01.27 NTNF | 1.97% |
| Turkey (Republic of) 6% | TURKEY.6 01.14.41 30Y | 1.75% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 1.56% |
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 5.25% | KSA.5.25 01.16.50 144A | 1.47% |
| Ecuador (Republic Of) 0% | ECUA.6.9 07.31.35 REGS | 1.43% |
| Asian Development Bank 20% | ASIA.20 06.04.26 EMTN | 1.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0381 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03611 | Jun 30, 2025 |