John Hancock Funds III U.S. Growth Fund - Class R2 (JSGRX)
| Fund Assets | 2.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.12% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.82% |
| Dividend Growth | 137.46% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 29.80 |
| YTD Return | 11.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 29.27% |
| 5-Year Return | 98.35% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.01 |
| 52-Week High | 30.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 45 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JSGRX
John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund Class R2 is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation through investment in primarily U.S.-based equities. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities, with a focus on companies exhibiting strong growth potential. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management LLC and subadvised by Wellington Management Company LLP, the fund leverages experienced portfolio managers to identify and invest in innovative, high-quality businesses across major growth sectors. Notable for its diversified holdings, the fund often includes significant positions in technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary sectors, reflecting its strategy to capture U.S. economic expansion through growth-oriented stocks. As part of the large-cap growth category, this fund plays an important role for investors seeking exposure to leading U.S. companies poised for above-average earnings growth. John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund Class R2 is particularly suited for employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering a balance of professional management and access to prominent growth equities within a single investment vehicle.
Performance
JSGRX had a total return of 29.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.65%.
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 | $0.0031 | Dec 17, 2018 |