- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2013
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Long-Short
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
JAKRX Performance Chart
John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A (JAKRX) is up 9.5% since the beginning of the year. JAKRX is currently trading at $18 per share.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A (JAKRX) has returned 9.45% so far this year and 19.58% over the past 12 months.
John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A
- 1D
- -1.07%
- 1M
- -2.33%
- YTD
- 9.45%
- 6M
- 10.27%
- 1Y
- 19.58%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
JAKRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2025, JAKRX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 80% of months were positive and 20% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, JAKRX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 9, 2026 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 2026 at -2.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.41% | 3.95% | -3.46% | 5.52% | 0.67% | -2.60% | 9.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.20% | 3.62% | 4.47% | -0.31% | 1.18% | 4.55% | 0.47% | 0.82% | 1.02% | 17.04% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 13.94%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2025.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (64.40%) than losses (19.19%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.32 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.30 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.30 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 13.94%
- Beta
- 0.32
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- 64.40%
- Downside Capture
- 19.19%
Expense Ratio
JAKRX has a high expense ratio of 1.91%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JAKRX ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A (JAKRX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| JAKRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.75 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.74 | 2.78 | +0.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.58 | 12.44 | +0.14 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A provided a 7.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.30 | $1.30 |
Dividend yield | 7.40% | 8.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $1.30 | $1.30 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A was 5.16%, occurring on Mar 20, 2026. Recovery took 16 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Disciplined Value Global Long/Short Fund Class A drawdown is 3.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -5.16%Mar 2026 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.88%Jun 2026 | 13d | — | 18d 9hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.44%Aug 2025 | 8d | 1mo 5d | 1mo 13dJul 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.03%Nov 2025 | 1mo 14d | 6d | 1mo 20dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.75%May 2026 | 4d | 16d | 20dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JAKRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.16% | -56.78% | +51.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.16% | -9.10% | +3.94% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.88% | -1.80% | -2.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.84% | -10.71% | +9.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.53% | 2.03% | -0.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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