- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Apr 28, 2005
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
JESVX Performance Chart
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust (JESVX) is up 17.7% since the beginning of the year. JESVX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JESVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,304.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust (JESVX) has returned 17.72% so far this year and 26.04% over the past 12 months.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- 4.93%
- YTD
- 17.72%
- 6M
- 17.72%
- 1Y
- 26.04%
- 3Y*
- 11.69%
- 5Y*
- 5.45%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
JESVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, JESVX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, JESVX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -14.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.28% | 3.24% | -7.63% | 12.31% | 4.47% | -0.07% | 17.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.64% | -7.09% | -2.87% | -5.52% | 5.35% | 2.50% | 0.08% | 4.57% | -1.97% | -2.20% | 2.72% | 1.82% | 0.13% |
| 2024 | -3.04% | 1.49% | 4.49% | -5.35% | 3.64% | -0.65% | 9.03% | -0.79% | -0.47% | -2.35% | 8.49% | -7.28% | 5.97% |
| 2023 | 9.64% | -1.69% | -5.16% | -1.89% | -2.66% | 5.92% | 4.30% | -1.99% | -5.19% | -5.33% | 7.83% | 11.45% | 14.02% |
| 2022 | -3.50% | 1.53% | 0.11% | -6.46% | 3.34% | -7.90% | 7.26% | -3.79% | -9.22% | 10.78% | 5.09% | -5.33% | -9.84% |
| 2021 | 0.48% | 10.56% | 3.43% | 4.91% | 2.48% | -2.53% | -1.47% | 1.20% | -1.36% | 3.69% | -3.09% | 6.03% | 26.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust has an annualized alpha of -7.02%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.
- This fund participated in 109.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -7.02% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.60, 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
- -7.02%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 74.51%
- Downside Capture
- 109.20%
Expense Ratio
JESVX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JESVX 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 Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust (JESVX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JESVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.78 | 2.24 | -0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.66 | 3.07 | -0.41 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.41 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.39 | 2.93 | +0.46 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.95 | 13.52 | -2.58 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust provided a 9.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.44 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.44 | $1.44 | $0.90 | $1.30 | $2.92 | $0.24 | $1.84 | $1.36 | $2.54 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 9.96% | 11.72% | 6.53% | 9.41% | 21.62% | 1.33% | 12.54% | 7.49% | 16.31% | 0.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.44 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.92 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.92 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
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 Small Cap Value 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 Small Cap Value Trust was 46.09%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 222 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Small Cap Value Trust drawdown is 1.09%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -46.09%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 10mo 22d | 1y 23dJan 2020 - Feb 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -26.55%Apr 2025 | 4mo 16d | 1y 6d | 1y 4moNov 2024 - Apr 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -25.03%Dec 2018 | 4mo 4d | 1y 23d | 1y 4moAug 2018 - Jan 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.68%Sep 2022 | 10mo 23d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2017 correction2017 | -16.22%Aug 2017 | 6mo 1d | 10mo 15d | 1y 4moFeb 2017 - Jul 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JESVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.09% | -56.78% | +10.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.17% | -9.10% | -1.07% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.55% | -18.90% | -7.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.55% | -25.43% | -1.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.09% | -0.74% | -0.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.09% | -10.72% | +1.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.27% | 1.97% | +2.30% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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