John Hancock Income Fund Class R2 (JSNSX)
| Fund Assets | 1.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 56.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.03 |
| YTD Return | 1.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.63% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.54 |
| 52-Week High | 6.03 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 449 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2012 |
About JSNSX
John Hancock Income Fund Class R2 is a diversified open‑end mutual fund in the multisector bond category. Its primary purpose is to deliver a high level of current income by allocating across multiple fixed‑income sectors, including U.S. government and agency securities, investment‑grade and high‑yield corporate bonds, and select foreign and emerging‑market bonds. According to John Hancock Investment Management, the strategy emphasizes income potential while maintaining diversification across geographies, credit qualities, and interest‑rate exposures, with measured use of currency exposure for risk management and return diversification. Independent fund screeners classify it as a multisector bond portfolio that typically blends U.S. government, corporate, foreign, and below‑investment‑grade securities to broaden income sources and manage cycle‑specific risks. Recent fund materials highlight a sizable, globally diversified lineup of holdings and derivatives used for duration and currency positioning, reflecting an active approach to navigating changing rate regimes and credit conditions. Within the fixed‑income market, John Hancock Income Fund Class R2 serves as a core income diversifier designed to balance yield generation with broad sector exposure and disciplined risk controls.
Performance
JSNSX had a total return of 7.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.49%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02037 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02059 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02023 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02065 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02089 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02081 | Aug 29, 2025 |