JHancock Emerging Markets Debt C (JMKCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.15B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.95% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.01 |
| YTD Return | 4.37% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.84% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.43 |
| 52-Week High | 8.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 215 |
| Inception Date | Aug 28, 2014 |
About JMKCX
John Hancock Funds II Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with exposure to debt securities issued by governments and corporations in emerging market economies. Its primary purpose is to offer diversification opportunities and potential income by investing predominantly in bonds from developing countries, typically maintaining over 65% of assets in foreign bonds. The fund is benchmarked against the JP Morgan EMBI Global Index, reflecting its alignment with global emerging markets fixed-income standards. Notable features include a broad portfolio that spans sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate debt, with holdings in regions such as Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. By engaging emerging market debt, the fund seeks to capture the higher yield and growth potential characteristic of these markets while navigating their unique risks. John Hancock Investment Management oversees the portfolio, leveraging expertise in global credit markets to manage interest rate, credit, and currency risks associated with emerging economies. In the broader financial landscape, this fund serves as a strategic tool for investors seeking diversified fixed-income exposure beyond developed markets.
Performance
JMKCX had a total return of 3.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.42%.
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Top 10 Holdings
21.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 3.85% |
| Federal Home Loan Banks 0% | FHLBDN.0 08.01.17 | 3.78% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.625% | T.4.625 02.15.35 | 2.07% |
| Us Ultra Bond Fut Sep25 | n/a | 1.98% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 0% | ARGENT.4.125 07.09.35 | 1.96% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 0% | BNTNF.10 01.01.27 NTNF | 1.81% |
| Turkey (Republic of) 6% | TURKEY.6 01.14.41 30Y | 1.67% |
| Ecuador (Republic Of) 0% | ECUA.6.9 07.31.35 REGS | 1.42% |
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 5.25% | n/a | 1.39% |
| Asian Development Bank 20% | n/a | 1.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03198 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03326 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03345 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03165 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03289 | May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03341 | Apr 30, 2025 |