John Hancock Funds III U.S. Growth Fund - Class A (JSGAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.43% |
| Dividend Growth | 137.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 29.40 |
| YTD Return | 11.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.82% |
| 5-Year Return | 100.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.91 |
| 52-Week High | 30.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 45 |
| Inception Date | Dec 19, 2011 |
About JSGAX
The John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund primarily targeting long-term capital appreciation by investing in a concentrated portfolio of large U.S. growth companies. Focused predominantly on the technology, consumer discretionary, and communications sectors, the fund’s strategy revolves around holding significant stakes in industry leaders—such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet—often resulting in top 10 holdings accounting for roughly 60% of its total assets. By emphasizing high-growth, large-capitalization equities, the fund aims to capture the potential of rapidly expanding businesses while offering exposure to the broader U.S. growth market. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC with a subadvisory role by Wellington Management Company LLP, the fund is designed for investors seeking focused exposure to America’s most dynamic sectors. Its approach leads to a concentrated portfolio that may experience higher volatility than more diversified funds, reflecting its strategic intent of maximizing long-term returns within the large growth universe.
Performance
JSGAX had a total return of 29.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.06%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
61.36% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 11.65% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 11.53% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.77% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.09% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.94% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.85% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 3.81% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 2.95% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 2.93% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.84% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $2.62707 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.10632 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.91742 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $3.62478 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.61255 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.02917 | Dec 17, 2018 |