JHancock New Opportunities R6 (JWSOX)
| Fund Assets | 253.11M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 15.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 33.68% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 19.95 |
| YTD Return | 1.24% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 41.92% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.15 |
| 52-Week High | 21.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | May 27, 2015 |
About JWSOX
John Hancock Funds II New Opportunities Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors exposure to growth-oriented companies, with a particular emphasis on small capitalization equities. The fund's primary objective is to identify and invest in businesses poised for substantial expansion, often focusing on new and emerging firms considered to have high growth potential. It typically maintains a diversified portfolio, allocating a significant proportion to small growth and small value stocks, with occasional positions in emerging markets and foreign bonds. This strategy supports investors seeking diversification across dynamic segments of the equity market. The R6 share class is structured to meet the needs of institutional investors, group retirement plans, and qualifying platforms by offering low or no minimum investment requirements in these contexts. Portfolio turnover is generally low, reflecting a long-term investment horizon. Distributions from the fund are taxable unless held in tax-advantaged accounts. Overall, this fund serves a specialized role in the market by targeting innovative and rapidly developing companies, making it a fit for those looking to complement core holdings with a focus on growth opportunities in the small-cap sector.
Performance
JWSOX had a total return of 4.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.26%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRTGX | Vanguard | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.80% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 3.34% |
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | LOPE | 3.02% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 2.89% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | MTSI | 2.63% |
| PJT Partners Inc. | PJT | 2.34% |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated | RBC | 2.17% |
| Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | HLI | 2.16% |
| CyberArk Software Ltd. | CYBR | 2.15% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 2.12% |
| Gates Industrial Corporation plc | GTES | 1.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | $6.21293 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.67198 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $1.19052 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $2.22833 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.63016 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.82576 | Dec 21, 2020 |