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Balanced Fund
mutual fund
SVBIX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$28.76
+0.09
+0.31%
primary theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
share class
SVBIX (Mutual Fund)
Balanced Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$28.76
+0.09
+0.31%
primary theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
share class
SVBIX (Mutual Fund)
Balanced Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$28.76
+0.09
+0.31%
primary theme
U.S. Balanced Allocation
share class
Name
As of 12/23/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
14.5%
1 yr return
14.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
8.9%
Net Assets
$5.45 B
Holdings in Top 10
28.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$28.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.75%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 65.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$250,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/23/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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SVBIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 14.5%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 8.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.26%
- Dividend Yield 1.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameBalanced Fund
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Fund Family NameJohn Hancock Group of Funds
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Inception DateApr 08, 2002
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Shares Outstanding31703096
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Share ClassI
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerJeffrey Given
Fund Description
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 25% of assets in equity securities and at least 25% of assets in senior debt securities. The fund allocates its investments among a diversified mix of debt and equity securities, including securities of other investment companies that invest in debt and equity securities.For the equity portfolio, the manager looks for companies that appear to be undervalued compared to their historical valuations relative to the market. The manager uses fundamental financial analysis and proprietary financial models to identify companies of any size that are selling at a discount as measured by ratios such as price-to-book, price-to-earnings, and price-to-sales.The manager then looks for a positive catalyst in a company’s near-term outlook that it believes will accelerate earnings or improve value of the company’s assets. These positive catalysts may include, but are not limited to, new, improved, or unique products or services; new or rapidly expanding markets for the company’s products; new management; changes in the economic, financial, political, or regulatory environment affecting the company; or a business strategy not recognized by the marketplace. The manager also considers an issuer’s dividend-paying prospects and overall financial strength.The manager considers environmental, social, and/or governance (ESG) factors, alongside other relevant factors, as part of its investment process. ESG factors may include, but are not limited to, matters regarding board diversity, climate change policies, and supply chain and human rights policies. The ESG characteristics utilized in the fund’s investment process may change over time and one or more characteristics may not be relevant with respect to all issuers that are eligible fund investments.The fund’s debt portfolio is intended to enhance current income and provide added stability. The fund may invest in bonds of any maturity. The fund’s bond investments are primarily rated investment-grade (rated BBB or above by S&P Global Ratings (S&P) or Baa or above by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) and unrated equivalents). Up to 20% of assets may be invested in below-investment-grade bonds (i.e., junk bonds) rated as low as C by S&P or Moody’s and their unrated equivalents. The fund’s investment policies are based on credit ratings at the time of purchase.Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. securities, it may invest up to 35% of assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest up to 50% of assets in mortgage-backed securities. The fund may trade securities actively.The fund may engage in derivatives transactions to a limited extent. Derivatives may be used to reduce risk and/or obtain efficient market exposure, and may include futures contracts, options, and foreign currency forward contracts.
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SVBIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SVBIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.5% | -2.7% | 72.6% | 24.08% |
| 1 Yr | 14.8% | -1.8% | 67.6% | 23.20% |
| 3 Yr | 4.9%* | -5.1% | 20.7% | 13.06% |
| 5 Yr | 8.9%* | -3.8% | 21.1% | 10.03% |
| 10 Yr | 8.0%* | 0.7% | 13.6% | 16.34% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SVBIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.4% | -12.2% | 23.9% | 5.90% |
| 2022 | -17.1% | -34.7% | 2.8% | 34.63% |
| 2021 | 11.3% | -11.9% | 18.1% | 10.82% |
| 2020 | 14.0% | -20.9% | 39.7% | 5.50% |
| 2019 | 18.5% | 0.8% | 25.7% | 8.67% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SVBIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 14.5% | -2.7% | 72.6% | 24.08% |
| 1 Yr | 14.8% | -1.8% | 67.6% | 23.20% |
| 3 Yr | 4.9%* | -5.1% | 20.7% | 13.06% |
| 5 Yr | 8.9%* | -3.8% | 21.1% | 10.03% |
| 10 Yr | 8.0%* | 0.7% | 13.6% | 16.34% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SVBIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.6% | -12.2% | 26.8% | 7.96% |
| 2022 | -15.5% | -29.0% | 10.9% | 60.27% |
| 2021 | 14.8% | -3.0% | 27.3% | 30.14% |
| 2020 | 16.4% | -19.5% | 40.6% | 17.31% |
| 2019 | 21.6% | 2.2% | 32.7% | 23.50% |
NAV & Total Return History
SVBIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SVBIX | Category Low | Category High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 5.45 B | 861 K | 235 B | 17.72% |
| Number of Holdings | 922 | 2 | 16143 | 13.72% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.56 B | 859 K | 66.9 B | 26.84% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 28.83% | 10.8% | 122.7% | 74.93% |
Top 10 Holdings
- AMAZON.COM INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 4.57%
- MICROSOFT CORP COMMON STOCK USD.00000625 4.56%
- ALPHABET INC COMMON STOCK USD.001 4.46%
- WALMART INC COMMON STOCK USD.1 2.76%
- BROADCOM INC COMMON STOCK 2.74%
- ELI LILLY and CO COMMON STOCK 2.34%
- JPMORGAN CHASE + CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 2.27%
- BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC COMMON STOCK USD.0033 1.99%
- DEERE and CO COMMON STOCK USD1.0 1.62%
- LOWE'S COS INC COMMON STOCK USD.5 1.54%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 58.12% | 0.00% | 100.10% | 79.20% |
| Bonds | 39.00% | 0.00% | 77.71% | 8.11% |
| Other | 1.55% | -42.55% | 113.97% | 16.22% |
| Cash | 1.31% | -7.92% | 100.00% | 53.98% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.98% | 0.00% | 23.84% | 24.67% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.02% | 0.00% | 24.59% | 24.34% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 19.77% | 0.00% | 44.21% | 46.65% |
| Healthcare | 15.83% | 0.00% | 29.35% | 16.39% |
| Financial Services | 13.35% | 0.00% | 38.77% | 68.70% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.47% | 0.00% | 19.36% | 20.86% |
| Communication Services | 11.37% | 0.00% | 38.10% | 5.22% |
| Consumer Defense | 9.35% | 0.00% | 15.14% | 13.56% |
| Industrials | 7.14% | 0.00% | 24.37% | 91.51% |
| Energy | 6.86% | 0.00% | 85.65% | 24.59% |
| Basic Materials | 2.88% | 0.00% | 25.57% | 74.37% |
| Real Estate | 1.85% | 0.00% | 65.01% | 77.65% |
| Utilities | 0.14% | 0.00% | 99.55% | 89.87% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 55.18% | 0.00% | 100.10% | 76.55% |
| Non US | 2.93% | 0.00% | 42.80% | 18.58% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 47.61% | 0.00% | 98.21% | 20.95% |
| Securitized | 30.82% | 0.00% | 92.13% | 12.78% |
| Government | 14.15% | 0.00% | 97.26% | 79.49% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 1.28% | 0.00% | 99.92% | 48.67% |
| Municipal | 0.25% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 44.13% |
| Derivative | 0.00% | -4.58% | 41.29% | 20.80% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 39.00% | 0.00% | 77.71% | 7.96% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.37% | 55.75% |
SVBIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SVBIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% | 0.03% | 27.98% | 71.55% |
| Management Fee | 0.57% | 0.00% | 1.83% | 67.79% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 5.01% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.83% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| SVBIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SVBIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| SVBIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 65.00% | 0.83% | 343.00% | 72.08% |
SVBIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SVBIX | Category Low | Category High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% | 0.00% | 17.90% | 71.89% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SVBIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SVBIX | Category Low | Category High | SVBIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.26% | -2.34% | 13.92% | 43.24% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SVBIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Monthly | Semi-Monthly |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.627 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.139 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.148 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $0.102 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.139 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.112 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.088 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $0.568 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.200 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2020 | $0.079 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2020 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.147 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.003 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2019 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2019 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $0.119 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2018 | $1.109 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2018 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2018 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.112 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.477 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2017 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2017 | $0.096 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2016 | $0.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2016 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2016 | $0.095 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2016 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.100 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.016 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.504 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.109 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.112 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2014 | $0.127 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2014 | $0.061 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2014 | $0.494 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2014 | $0.110 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2014 | $0.115 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2014 | $0.114 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2013 | $0.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2013 | $0.197 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2013 | $0.514 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2013 | $0.101 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2013 | $0.111 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2013 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2012 | $0.160 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2012 | $0.302 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2012 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2012 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2012 | $0.070 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2011 | $0.087 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2011 | $0.035 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2011 | $0.046 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2011 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2010 | $0.162 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2010 | $0.061 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2010 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 18, 2010 | $0.058 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 14, 2009 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 17, 2009 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2009 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 18, 2008 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 19, 2008 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2007 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2007 | $0.248 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 13, 2007 | $0.340 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 19, 2007 | $0.089 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 20, 2007 | $0.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2007 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.546 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2006 | $0.189 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 20, 2006 | $0.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 21, 2006 | $0.069 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 22, 2006 | $0.062 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2005 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2005 | $0.452 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 21, 2005 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2005 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 23, 2005 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2004 | $0.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2004 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 23, 2004 | $0.056 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2004 | $0.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2003 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 24, 2003 | $0.047 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 25, 2003 | $0.060 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2003 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2002 | $0.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2002 | $0.059 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2002 | $0.086 | OrdinaryDividend |
SVBIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jeffrey Given
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 06, 2006
15.99
16.0%
Jeffrey N. Given, CFA Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Head of U.S. Core and Core-Plus Fixed Income, Manulife Investment Management Jeff is co-head of the firm’s U.S. core and core-plus fixed-income team and is responsible for the firm’s securitized, core, core-plus, and government bond strategies. Prior to joining the portfolio management team, he was focused on research and trading in mortgage-backed securities within the Manulife fixed-income teams. Previously, he was an investment compliance analyst at the company.
Michael Scanlon
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 01, 2015
7.0
7.0%
Michael J. Scanlon, Jr., CFA, is a managing director and portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management, as well as a member of the Capital Appreciation Team. Michael is the co-lead portfolio manager of the John Hancock Balanced Fund (USA), Manulife US Opportunities Fund (Canada) and the Large Cap Equity institutional equity strategy. Education: Nichols College, BS in Finance, 2000; Boston University, MBA, 2003 Joined Company: 2004 Began Career: 2000
Susan Curry
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Dec 31, 2019
2.42
2.4%
Susan is a managing director and portfolio manager at John Hancock Asset Management, where she's a member of the financial institutions team. She joined the company in 1998 as a senior product manager for institutional investments and services, responsible for marketing support of the firm’s equity strategies. She joined the financial institutions team in 2004 as an investment analyst. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 1993, where she served as a research analyst. Susan earned a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an M.S. from Brandeis University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 34.51 | 6.39 | 2.41 |
