John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class A (USGLX)
| Fund Assets | 2.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 14.27% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 66.24 |
| YTD Return | 5.12% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 54.80 |
| 52-Week High | 77.65 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Inception Date | Sep 29, 1995 |
About USGLX
John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital growth. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies recognized as U.S. "Global Leaders"—firms that command leading market shares in their industries, often resulting in robust profit margins and high investment returns. Emphasizing a quality-driven, research-intensive approach, the portfolio typically concentrates on large-cap growth stocks, with significant exposure to sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, financial services, healthcare, and industrials. Notable holdings include established leaders like Amazon.com, Microsoft, Visa, UnitedHealth Group, and NVIDIA, with a substantial portion of assets allocated to its top positions, underscoring a conviction-driven investment strategy. With a moderate expense ratio and a relatively low portfolio turnover, the fund seeks to identify and maintain positions in companies with sustainable growth prospects, making it a significant player in the large growth mutual fund category for investors seeking exposure to market-leading, innovative U.S. corporations.
Performance
USGLX had a total return of 10.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.21%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
| FBGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund - Class K | 0.59% |
Top 10 Holdings
49.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation - MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 | MSFT.US | 6.75% |
| Amazon.com Inc. - AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | AMZN.US | 6.72% |
| Visa Inc. - VISA INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | V.US | 5.07% |
| Intuit Inc. - INTUIT INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | INTU.US | 4.82% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. - META PLATFORMS INC COMMON STOCK USD.000006 | META.US | 4.73% |
| NVIDIA Corporation - NVIDIA CORP COMMON STOCK USD.001 | NVDA.US | 4.67% |
| Waste Management Inc. - WASTE MANAGEMENT INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | WM.US | 4.46% |
| SandP Global Inc. - SandP GLOBAL INC COMMON STOCK USD1.0 | SPGI.US | 4.12% |
| Aon Public Limited Company - AON PLC COMMON STOCK | AON.US | 4.08% |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited | CP | 3.86% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $10.05889 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $6.0189 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $7.14835 | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $3.49787 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $5.63125 | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $3.33336 | Dec 18, 2017 |