JHancock U.S. Growth R2 (JSGRX)

Fund Assets	2.88B
Expense Ratio	1.12%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	80.00%
Dividend (ttm)	2.63
Dividend Yield	8.68%
Dividend Growth	137.46%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 20, 2024

Previous Close	30.20
YTD Return	13.00%
1-Year Return	20.92%
5-Year Return	93.12%
52-Week Low	22.01
52-Week High	30.44
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	42
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.

• Fund Family: John Hancock
• Category: Large Growth
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: JSGRX
• Share Class: Class R2
• Index: Russell 1000 Growth TR

Performance

JSGRX had a total return of 20.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.77%.

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	0.46%
FHOFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Large Cp Grwth Idx	n/a
LGILX	Schwab	Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund	0.75%
FBGRX	Fidelity	Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund	0.69%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
JSGTX	Class R6	0.63%
JSGIX	Class I	0.73%
JHSGX	Class R4	0.87%
JSGAX	Class A	0.98%

Top 10 Holdings

61.11% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
NVIDIA Corporation	NVDA	13.45%
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	12.78%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	6.58%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	6.14%
Alphabet Inc.	GOOGL	5.27%
Broadcom Inc.	AVGO	4.99%
Meta Platforms, Inc.	META	3.76%
Eli Lilly and Company	LLY	2.97%
Netflix, Inc.	NFLX	2.71%
Mastercard Incorporated	MA	2.46%

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