John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class R2 (USLYX)
| Fund Assets | 2.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.27% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 10.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.94% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 71.40 |
| YTD Return | 5.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.23% |
| 5-Year Return | 57.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 59.08 |
| 52-Week High | 82.91 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Inception Date | Feb 29, 2012 |
About USLYX
John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund dedicated to pursuing long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in growth-oriented, large-cap companies. The fund focuses its assets, typically at least 80% of its portfolio, on stocks of firms within the market capitalization range of the S&P 500 Index, emphasizing industry leaders that command significant market shares, enjoy robust profit margins, and deliver high returns on investment. By targeting companies that provide essential, consumable products or services, the fund aims to capture growth from businesses with sustainable competitive advantages. With a diversified portfolio generally comprised of approximately 29 holdings, the fund provides exposure across multiple sectors, reflecting a commitment to identifying and holding shares of U.S.-based companies that demonstrate global leadership. John Hancock U.S. Global Leaders Growth Fund Class R2 plays a strategic role in the market by offering investors access to established, high-performing corporations poised for continued expansion, making it a key vehicle for those seeking growth through equity investments in blue-chip enterprises.
Performance
USLYX had a total return of 10.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.40%.
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 |