- ISIN
- US47803P5677
- CUSIP
- 47803P567
- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Dec 20, 2013
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
JCCIX Performance Chart
John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund (JCCIX) is up 22.6% since the beginning of the year. JCCIX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JCCIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,317.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund (JCCIX) has returned 22.57% so far this year and 32.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JCCIX has returned 10.86% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund
- 1D
- 1.96%
- 1M
- 5.27%
- YTD
- 22.57%
- 6M
- 19.96%
- 1Y
- 32.59%
- 3Y*
- 12.60%
- 5Y*
- 5.66%
- 10Y*
- 10.86%
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%
JCCIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2013, JCCIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -18.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, JCCIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.46% | 2.79% | -6.52% | 12.54% | 4.56% | 3.78% | 22.57% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.38% | -5.46% | -7.80% | -4.13% | 4.65% | 3.28% | -0.00% | 4.43% | -1.73% | -2.07% | 3.10% | 1.41% | -1.90% |
| 2024 | -2.74% | 4.59% | 2.88% | -6.22% | 4.61% | -1.55% | 7.51% | -0.35% | 0.35% | -0.65% | 9.27% | -6.25% | 10.62% |
| 2023 | 10.32% | -0.60% | -3.09% | -3.95% | -0.43% | 9.28% | 5.11% | -4.80% | -6.17% | -6.43% | 7.33% | 11.27% | 16.52% |
| 2022 | -6.79% | 4.24% | -0.24% | -7.92% | -0.13% | -10.07% | 7.73% | -2.73% | -8.92% | 8.49% | 3.49% | -5.80% | -19.09% |
| 2021 | 3.83% | 10.63% | 3.05% | 1.87% | 0.59% | 0.64% | -2.07% | 0.49% | -3.14% | 3.74% | -1.45% | 4.32% | 24.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.43%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 23, 2013.
- This fund participated in 106.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.43% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.76, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.43%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 93.25%
- Downside Capture
- 106.47%
Expense Ratio
JCCIX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JCCIX ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund (JCCIX) 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.
| JCCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.30 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.13 | 2.78 | +0.34 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.01 | 12.44 | -2.43 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund provided a 3.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $2.07 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $1.50 | $0.09 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 3.70% | 4.53% | 0.96% | 0.83% | 0.99% | 12.20% | 1.43% | 0.00% | 5.55% | 11.90% | 0.73% | 1.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.07 |
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 Small Cap Core Fund. 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 Small Cap Core Fund was 38.69%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -38.69%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 5mo 13d | 7mo 19dJan 2020 - Sep 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.47%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 1y 9d | 1y 4moNov 2024 - Apr 2026 |
Bear market2022 | -27.05%Sep 2022 | 10mo 13d | 2y 22d | 2y 11moNov 2021 - Oct 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -26.47%Dec 2018 | 6mo 6d | 1y 15d | 1y 6moJun 2018 - Jan 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.90%Feb 2016 | 7mo 20d | 5mo 3d | 1y 18dJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JCCIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.69% | -56.78% | +18.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.42% | -9.10% | -1.32% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.47% | -18.90% | -8.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.47% | -25.43% | -2.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.69% | -33.92% | -4.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.58% | -10.71% | +3.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.25% | 2.03% | +1.22% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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