- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- May 1, 2000
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
JETSX Performance Chart
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund (JETSX) is up 11.3% since the beginning of the year. JETSX is currently trading at $36 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JETSX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,781.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund (JETSX) has returned 11.26% so far this year and 28.76% over the past 12 months.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund
- 1D
- 0.25%
- 1M
- 4.95%
- YTD
- 11.26%
- 6M
- 11.57%
- 1Y
- 28.76%
- 3Y*
- 21.74%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
JETSX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2017, JETSX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, JETSX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.50% | -0.51% | -4.98% | 10.17% | 4.99% | 0.25% | 11.26% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.39% | -5.97% | -3.30% | -0.55% | 6.42% | 5.06% | 2.24% | 2.91% | 2.85% | 1.70% | -0.06% | 0.49% | 16.65% |
| 2024 | 0.95% | 5.38% | 3.17% | -4.39% | 4.71% | 3.07% | 1.85% | 2.14% | 2.10% | -0.74% | 6.74% | -3.10% | 23.49% |
| 2023 | 7.06% | -2.38% | 2.53% | 0.94% | 0.44% | 6.90% | 3.56% | -1.96% | -4.81% | -2.75% | 9.24% | 5.33% | 25.60% |
| 2022 | -6.12% | -2.45% | 3.15% | -9.29% | -0.45% | -8.47% | 9.50% | -3.67% | -9.32% | 8.43% | 4.97% | -6.05% | -20.14% |
| 2021 | -0.15% | 3.01% | 3.22% | 5.16% | 0.38% | 2.62% | 1.42% | 2.91% | -4.41% | 6.60% | -1.61% | 3.42% | 24.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.24%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2017.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.95, 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
- 0.24%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 98.27%
- Downside Capture
- 97.22%
Expense Ratio
JETSX has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JETSX ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund (JETSX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JETSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.66 | 2.39 | +0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.74 | 3.25 | +0.49 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.43 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.73 | 3.11 | +0.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.50 | 14.38 | +2.11 |
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 Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund provided a 2.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.88 | $0.88 | $1.26 | $1.62 | $3.79 | $1.76 | $2.61 | $1.98 | $0.94 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 2.44% | 2.71% | 4.39% | 6.69% | 18.21% | 5.70% | 9.92% | 8.22% | 4.63% | 0.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Total Stock Market 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 | $0.88 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.76 |
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 Total Stock Market 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 Total Stock Market Index Trust Fund was 34.90%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 97 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.90%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 22dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.97%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.37%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 4mo | 7mo 4dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2018 pullback2018 | -9.96%Feb 2018 | 10d | 5mo 17d | 5mo 27dJan 2018 - Jul 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JETSX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.90% | -56.78% | +21.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.99% | -9.10% | +0.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.94% | -18.90% | -1.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.97% | -25.43% | -0.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.22% | -10.72% | +5.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.94% | 1.97% | -0.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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