John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust (JESTX)
Fund Info
| Issuer | John Hancock |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Category | Technology Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
JESTX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust had a return of 17.20% year-to-date (YTD) and 40.15% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust had an annualized return of 17.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 10.90%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 17.20% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 4.14% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 22.93% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 40.15% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 18.31% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 17.81% | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of JESTX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.77% | 9.14% | 2.16% | -5.95% | 17.20% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 17.60% | -2.19% | 10.60% | -1.42% | 6.50% | 4.95% | 6.31% | -2.88% | -6.41% | -2.47% | 12.54% | 4.04% | 54.68% |
| 2022 | -9.37% | -5.25% | -0.73% | -14.20% | -3.66% | -6.87% | 10.25% | -5.36% | -11.58% | 3.86% | 7.29% | -1.10% | -33.29% |
| 2021 | 0.69% | 4.03% | -2.71% | 5.04% | -1.99% | 4.85% | -2.02% | 3.97% | -4.73% | 5.54% | -1.68% | -2.17% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 4.11% | -4.28% | -11.49% | 13.79% | 10.73% | 5.75% | 7.57% | 7.95% | -3.21% | -1.07% | 12.72% | 6.68% | 57.17% |
| 2019 | 13.45% | 4.10% | 3.31% | 5.97% | -9.89% | 8.05% | 3.26% | -2.45% | -2.88% | 3.57% | 5.23% | 2.76% | 37.93% |
| 2018 | 9.71% | -0.24% | -1.43% | 0.15% | 6.27% | -0.26% | 0.61% | 5.66% | -1.77% | -10.86% | 0.83% | -7.53% | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 6.81% | 4.12% | 2.28% | 3.21% | 4.70% | -1.19% | 4.32% | 2.51% | 1.34% | 5.83% | 2.10% | -0.76% | 41.13% |
| 2016 | -8.75% | -0.78% | 7.34% | -1.04% | 4.33% | -0.08% | 6.04% | 2.36% | 3.19% | -1.80% | -0.96% | -0.71% | 8.43% |
| 2015 | -2.62% | 7.70% | -2.08% | 2.34% | 1.79% | -2.35% | 1.63% | -6.42% | -2.96% | 10.89% | 2.41% | -1.74% | 7.58% |
| 2014 | -0.20% | 5.19% | -2.66% | -3.64% | 3.82% | 4.94% | -0.94% | 1.83% | -1.98% | 2.02% | 3.55% | -2.27% | 9.50% |
| 2013 | 4.36% | 0.05% | 2.11% | 1.31% | 5.48% | -0.36% | 6.34% | 0.09% | 7.11% | 1.53% | 3.31% | 5.73% | 43.53% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of JESTX is 71, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
JESTX (John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust (JESTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust granted a 0.00% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $11.70 | $9.13 | $3.89 | $5.69 | $4.74 | $1.59 | $3.30 | $4.64 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.46% | 24.96% | 9.28% | 19.34% | 18.35% | 5.29% | 14.70% | 19.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $11.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $11.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $9.13 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.89 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.89 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $5.69 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.74 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.30 |
| 2015 | $4.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.64 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust. 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 Science & Technology Trust was 56.93%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 491 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust drawdown is 6.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -56.93% | Nov 1, 2007 | 266 | Nov 20, 2008 | 491 | Nov 3, 2010 | 757 |
| -53.93% | Oct 24, 2022 | 9 | Nov 3, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -46.95% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | 5 | Oct 21, 2022 | 234 |
| -31.54% | Feb 20, 2020 | 18 | Mar 16, 2020 | 54 | Jun 2, 2020 | 72 |
| -24.29% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 59 | Mar 21, 2019 | 139 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Science & Technology Trust volatility is 7.18%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.