JHancock U.S. Growth R6 (JSGTX)
| Fund Assets | 2.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.63% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 80.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 128.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 31.22 |
| YTD Return | 13.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.71 |
| 52-Week High | 31.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Mar 27, 2015 |
About JSGTX
The John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund is an open-end mutual fund with a primary focus on seeking long-term capital appreciation. Managed by John Hancock Investment Management, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.S. companies, emphasizing growth-oriented businesses across various sectors. The fund's portfolio is heavily weighted toward stocks, with a concentration in its top holdings, and may invest significantly in certain sectors, contributing to heightened volatility compared to more diversified funds. With a substantial asset base and active management strategy, the fund maintains a relatively high portfolio turnover, reflecting its dynamic approach to capturing growth opportunities in the U.S. equity market. The John Hancock U.S. Growth Fund plays a key role for investors seeking exposure to domestic companies with robust growth potential, and it is commonly utilized within portfolios that aim for capital growth over the long term, rather than income generation.
Performance
JSGTX had a total return of 21.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.24%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRGWX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.07% |
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 | $1.14889 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.91742 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $3.6248 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.64118 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.03715 | Dec 16, 2019 |