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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6, 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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Returns By Period
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 (JIGTX) has returned -5.45% so far this year and 17.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JIGTX has returned 8.69% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- -12.78%
- YTD
- -5.45%
- 6M
- -2.04%
- 1Y
- 17.07%
- 3Y*
- 12.80%
- 5Y*
- 3.66%
- 10Y*
- 8.69%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, JIGTX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -12.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, JIGTX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.73% | 2.52% | -12.78% | -5.45% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.87% | 1.28% | -0.25% | 3.82% | 6.39% | 4.16% | -1.46% | 2.94% | 2.41% | 2.11% | -0.66% | 2.14% | 29.93% |
| 2024 | -0.16% | 4.13% | 3.42% | -3.16% | 4.90% | -0.30% | 1.04% | 3.82% | 1.13% | -4.17% | 2.34% | -2.19% | 10.83% |
| 2023 | 7.83% | -2.72% | 2.25% | 0.91% | -3.21% | 4.37% | 3.86% | -5.05% | -3.18% | -4.18% | 8.80% | 3.86% | 13.06% |
| 2022 | -6.88% | -5.45% | -1.89% | -7.20% | 0.21% | -7.64% | 1.62% | -4.45% | -9.43% | 1.85% | 13.33% | -2.71% | -26.72% |
| 2021 | 1.77% | 1.02% | 0.63% | 4.50% | 2.14% | -0.30% | -0.30% | 2.35% | -4.21% | 2.70% | -4.08% | 3.58% | 9.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of -0.21%, beta of 0.75, and R² of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2016.
- This fund participated in 87.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.04% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.21%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 76.04%
- Downside Capture
- 87.69%
Expense Ratio
JIGTX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JIGTX ranks 42 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 Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 (JIGTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| JIGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.92 | 0.90 | +0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.33 | 1.39 | -0.06 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.21 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 1.40 | -0.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.67 | 6.61 | -1.93 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 provided a 0.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.06 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.24 | $0.68 | $3.07 | $5.39 | $0.11 | $0.34 | $0.72 | $0.16 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 0.17% | 0.16% | 0.87% | 2.75% | 13.65% | 15.45% | 0.30% | 1.12% | 3.04% | 0.57% | 1.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6. 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.07 | $3.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.39 | $5.39 |
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 Funds International Growth Fund Class R6. 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 Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 was 38.16%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 647 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 drawdown is 13.70%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.16% | Sep 8, 2021 | 279 | Oct 14, 2022 | 647 | May 15, 2025 | 926 |
| -29.68% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 74 | Jul 8, 2020 | 118 |
| -21.65% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 232 | Nov 25, 2019 | 461 |
| -13.7% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -10.34% | Sep 29, 2016 | 60 | Dec 22, 2016 | 57 | Mar 17, 2017 | 117 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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