- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2000
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
JECIX Performance Chart
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund (JECIX) is up 15.2% since the beginning of the year. JECIX is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JECIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,542.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund (JECIX) has returned 15.19% so far this year and 26.71% over the past 12 months.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund
- 1D
- 1.14%
- 1M
- 4.20%
- YTD
- 15.19%
- 6M
- 12.71%
- 1Y
- 26.71%
- 3Y*
- 14.96%
- 5Y*
- 9.05%
- 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%
JECIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, JECIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, JECIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.08% | 3.88% | -6.19% | 7.81% | 2.43% | 1.86% | 15.19% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.93% | -8.49% | -3.25% | -2.31% | 5.75% | 3.16% | 1.60% | 3.89% | -0.13% | -0.98% | 2.16% | 0.48% | 7.11% |
| 2024 | -1.79% | 5.92% | 5.54% | -6.04% | 4.35% | -1.61% | 5.78% | -0.14% | 1.09% | -0.71% | 8.74% | -7.16% | 13.37% |
| 2023 | 9.22% | -1.82% | -3.24% | -0.80% | -3.27% | 9.15% | 4.07% | -2.93% | -5.28% | -5.35% | 8.48% | 8.71% | 16.06% |
| 2022 | -7.23% | 1.08% | 1.33% | -7.15% | 0.73% | -9.63% | 10.81% | -3.16% | -9.23% | 11.07% | 6.03% | -5.58% | -13.02% |
| 2021 | 1.50% | 6.74% | 4.63% | 4.46% | 0.16% | -1.03% | 0.28% | 1.91% | -4.02% | 5.84% | -2.99% | 5.02% | 24.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund has an annualized alpha of -4.00%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2017.
- This fund participated in 106.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -4.00% 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
- -4.00%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 88.76%
- Downside Capture
- 106.76%
Expense Ratio
JECIX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JECIX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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 Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund (JECIX) 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.
| JECIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.85 | 2.78 | +1.07 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.36 | 12.44 | +1.92 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund provided a 7.67% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.84 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.84 | $1.84 | $0.97 | $1.20 | $3.36 | $1.59 | $2.46 | $2.06 | $1.71 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 7.67% | 8.84% | 4.56% | 6.14% | 18.58% | 6.37% | 11.51% | 9.64% | 9.09% | 0.22% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust 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 | $1.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.84 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.20 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 |
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 Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust 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 Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund was 42.07%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 162 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Mid Cap Index Trust Fund drawdown is 0.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -42.07%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 22d | 8mo 23dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.16%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 6d | 1y 14dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -23.88%Jun 2022 | 7mo 1d | 1y 8mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -23.24%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 11mo 8d | 1y 2moAug 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2017 correction2017 | -10.93%Aug 2017 | 1mo 3d | 4mo 2d | 5mo 5dJul 2017 - Dec 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JECIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.07% | -56.78% | +14.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.86% | -9.10% | +0.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.16% | -18.90% | -5.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.16% | -25.43% | +1.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.41% | -1.80% | +1.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.44% | -10.71% | +4.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.17% | 2.03% | +1.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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