- ISIN
- US47803W6791
- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Mar 27, 2015
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
JIGTX Performance Chart
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 (JIGTX) is up 16.8% since the beginning of the year. JIGTX is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JIGTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,401.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 (JIGTX) has returned 16.78% so far this year and 30.70% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JIGTX has returned 10.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 2.19%
- 1M
- 5.38%
- YTD
- 16.78%
- 6M
- 17.38%
- 1Y
- 30.70%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 6.97%
- 10Y*
- 10.82%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
JIGTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, JIGTX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.8%. 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% | -9.64% | 10.95% | 4.75% | 2.57% | 16.78% | ||||||
| 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 0.60%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 84.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 77.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.60%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 77.17%
- Downside Capture
- 84.46%
Expense Ratio
JIGTX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JIGTX ranks 37 for risk / return — below 37% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
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 S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| JIGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.18 | 2.78 | -0.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.83 | 12.44 | -3.61 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Funds International Growth Fund Class R6 provided a 0.14% 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 | 0.14% | 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 | $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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -38.16%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 8moSep 2021 - May 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -29.68%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 3mo 17d | 5mo 19dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.65%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 11mo 6d | 1y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2026 correction2026 | -13.70%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 6d | 2mo 8dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2016 correction2016 | -10.34%Dec 2016 | 2mo 24d | 2mo 25d | 5mo 19dSep 2016 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JIGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.16% | -56.78% | +18.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.70% | -9.10% | -4.60% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.70% | -18.90% | +5.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.16% | -25.43% | -12.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.16% | -33.92% | -4.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.96% | -10.71% | +1.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.37% | 2.03% | +1.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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