John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS)

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

John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS) has returned -5.41% so far this year and 1.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JHS has returned 2.85% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1988, JHS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.9 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -13.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, JHS closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -17.3%.

John Hancock Income Securities Trust has an annualized alpha of 4.57%, beta of 0.15, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 1988.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (25.20%) than losses (16.89%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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.

JHS ranks 43 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.

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

John Hancock Income Securities Trust provided a 5.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.61 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

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

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the John Hancock Income Securities 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 Income Securities Trust was 36.70%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 175 trading sessions.

The current John Hancock Income Securities Trust drawdown is 13.66%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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

The Valuation section provides an overview of how John Hancock Income Securities 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.