John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class C (USLCX)
| Fund Assets | 2.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 21.87% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 45.50 |
| YTD Return | 4.74% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 72.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 37.71 |
| 52-Week High | 56.83 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Inception Date | May 20, 2002 |
About USLCX
John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in large-capitalization companies across the United States. The fund emphasizes holdings in industry-leading businesses that exhibit strong growth prospects, often targeting equity securities of firms recognized for their global influence, robust business models, and competitive advantages. It typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to these large-cap stocks, while retaining some flexibility to invest in other types of equity securities up to 20% of assets. The fund’s portfolio is diversified across multiple sectors, including technology, consumer cyclical, financial services, and healthcare, with companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Visa frequently among its top holdings. Managed by a team with a growth-oriented investment philosophy, the fund seeks to identify businesses benefiting from long-term structural trends, such as advancements in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Its strategy positions it within the large-growth category, catering to investors who prioritize exposure to leading U.S. companies demonstrating above-average earnings potential and global reach.
Performance
USLCX had a total return of 24.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.39%.
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 |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
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 |