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.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol JMKCX
Share Class Class C
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR
JMKCX had a total return of 8.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.51%.
