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John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US4101421034
CUSIP
410142103
IPO Date
Jul 1, 1985

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$2.39
PE Ratio
5.39
PEG Ratio
0.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$28.77M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$35.62M
Year Range
$11.61 - $14.51
ROA (TTM)
9.50%
ROE (TTM)
16.12%

Share Price Chart


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John Hancock Investors Trust

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in John Hancock Investors Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) has returned -3.69% so far this year and 4.09% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JHI has returned 6.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


John Hancock Investors Trust

1D
2.30%
1M
-4.80%
YTD
-3.69%
6M
-3.41%
1Y
4.09%
3Y*
8.97%
5Y*
1.04%
10Y*
6.16%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, JHI's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 1996 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, JHI closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -15.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.37%0.80%-4.80%-3.69%
20252.63%0.21%-1.88%-2.98%1.79%5.64%1.41%1.00%0.86%-1.51%1.60%0.22%9.07%
20241.31%0.23%1.95%0.45%1.43%0.61%1.80%1.26%4.91%0.57%0.57%-1.42%14.43%
20239.01%-4.17%-1.64%0.55%-1.33%2.12%2.22%-0.93%-3.51%-1.89%5.79%4.77%10.60%
2022-9.97%-5.40%4.15%-5.06%-7.34%-8.80%7.59%-3.03%-10.59%2.57%7.36%-3.63%-29.55%
20212.21%-0.07%3.84%2.74%0.53%3.51%0.21%0.64%0.13%-0.21%-0.32%6.46%21.25%

Benchmark Metrics

John Hancock Investors Trust has an annualized alpha of 3.37%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

  • This stock participated in 38.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 34.33% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.07 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
3.37%
Beta
0.24
0.07
Upside Capture
34.33%
Downside Capture
38.12%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

JHI ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. 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.


JHI Risk / Return Rank: 5050
Overall Rank
JHI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
JHI Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
JHI Omega Ratio Rank: 4646
Omega Ratio Rank
JHI Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
JHI Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


JHIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.39

0.90

-0.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.56

1.39

-0.83

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.49

1.40

-0.91

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.44

6.61

-5.17

Explore JHI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

John Hancock Investors Trust provided a 9.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


7.00%8.00%9.00%10.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.24$1.21$1.08$0.88$1.18$1.47$1.37$1.21$1.20$1.33$1.35$1.45

Dividend yield

9.63%8.89%7.91%6.81%9.45%7.57%7.95%6.81%8.52%7.59%8.12%10.08%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Investors Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.26
2025$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.21
2024$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.35$1.08
2023$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.88
2022$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$1.18
2021$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.39$1.47

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

John Hancock Investors Trust has a dividend yield of 9.63%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

John Hancock Investors Trust has a payout ratio of 83.82%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

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 Investors 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 Investors Trust was 43.01%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 185 trading sessions.

The current John Hancock Investors Trust drawdown is 6.34%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-43.01%Feb 21, 202019Mar 18, 2020185Dec 9, 2020204
-35.97%Aug 20, 19921868Jan 11, 2000842May 21, 20032710
-35.85%Jun 11, 2008116Nov 21, 2008167Jul 24, 2009283
-34.71%Jan 3, 2022202Oct 20, 2022
-34.11%Jan 15, 1987193Oct 19, 19871000Oct 2, 19911193

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of John Hancock Investors Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how John Hancock Investors Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for JHI, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, JHI has a P/E ratio of 5.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for JHI compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. JHI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for JHI relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, JHI has a P/S ratio of 3.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items