John Hancock Balanced Fund Class A (SVBAX)
| Fund Assets | 6.38B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 71.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
| Dividend Growth | 243.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 31.38 |
| YTD Return | 2.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.90% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.51% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.41 |
| 52-Week High | 31.55 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.70 |
| Holdings | 1095 |
| Inception Date | Oct 5, 1992 |
About SVBAX
John Hancock Balanced Fund Class A is a mutual fund that seeks to provide investors with a balanced approach to capital appreciation and income by investing in both equities and fixed income securities. The fund typically targets an allocation of approximately 60% in stocks and 40% in bonds but maintains flexibility to shift its equity exposure between 25% and 75% based on market conditions. Its equity holdings emphasize large-cap, growth-oriented U.S. companies, with notable positions in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors—including firms like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon. The fixed income allocation features a mix of U.S. government and corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and some foreign debt, with top bond issuers including the Federal National Mortgage Association and the U.S. government. Managed by an experienced team employing a bottom-up security selection process, the fund aims to reduce volatility while capturing upside market potential. With net assets exceeding $5 billion and over 1,000 holdings, John Hancock Balanced Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified exposure across key sectors of the equity and bond markets, offering a moderate risk profile and regular income potential.
Performance
SVBAX had a total return of 14.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.71%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
26.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.84% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.30% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.65% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.90% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.44% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 1.95% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 1.61% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 1.56% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 08.15.55 | 1.52% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | FCX | 1.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $3.31204 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.12366 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.13296 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.08476 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.77122 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.11749 | Sep 24, 2024 |