John Hancock Classic Value Fund Class A (PZFVX)
| Fund Assets | 510.26M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.11% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 13.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 31.36% |
| Dividend Growth | -43.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 21.24 |
| YTD Return | 9.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 32.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.74 |
| 52-Week High | 26.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.55 |
| Holdings | 35 |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 1996 |
About PZFVX
John Hancock Classic Value Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital growth by investing primarily in domestic equity securities. Managed with an active, large value strategy, the fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to U.S. companies that are considered undervalued based on fundamental analysis. Its portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with notable holdings in financial services, healthcare, basic materials, communication services, and technology. The fund's top holdings include leading names such as Dow Inc., Citigroup, Baxter International, and Wells Fargo, reflecting its emphasis on established, value-oriented businesses. With total assets exceeding $1.2 billion, the fund maintains a concentrated portfolio, generally holding fewer than 40 positions, and experiences moderate turnover. John Hancock Classic Value Fund Class A plays a significant role in the large value segment of the market, offering investors access to a blend of traditional value stocks through a disciplined, research-driven approach.
Performance
PZFVX had a total return of 14.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.90%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSLVX | Fidelity | Fidelity Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fund | 0.81% |
| SWLVX | Schwab | Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stk Selec Lg Cp Val Z | 0.71% |
| FLUAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Stk Selec Lg Cp Val A | 1.11% |
| FIOOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% |
Top 10 Holdings
42.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Health Corporation - CVS HEALTH CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | CVS.US | 5.43% |
| Humana Inc. - HUMANA INC COMMON STOCK USD.1666666 | HUM.US | 5.41% |
| Baxter International Inc. - BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | BAX.US | 4.86% |
| Skyworks Solutions Inc. - SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC COMMON STOCK USD.25 | SWKS.US | 4.28% |
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE AG ADR | FMS.US | 3.95% |
| Citigroup Inc. - CITIGROUP INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | C.US | 3.89% |
| Magna International Inc. - MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC COMMON STOCK | MGA.US | 3.63% |
| MetLife Inc. - METLIFE INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | MET.US | 3.61% |
| Wells Fargo and Company - WELLS FARGO and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.666 | WFC.US | 3.58% |
| Corebridge Financial Inc. - COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | CRBG.US | 3.46% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $7.01183 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $12.37726 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $2.19463 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $5.98812 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.23301 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.40489 | Dec 21, 2020 |