- ISIN
- US41015E5107
- CUSIP
- 41015E510
- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Oct 29, 2006
- Category
- Target Retirement Date
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
JLBAX Performance Chart
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio (JLBAX) is up 5.2% since the beginning of the year. JLBAX is currently trading at $8 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JLBAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,233.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio (JLBAX) has returned 5.21% so far this year and 12.77% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JLBAX has returned 6.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio
- 1D
- 0.49%
- 1M
- 0.98%
- YTD
- 5.21%
- 6M
- 5.24%
- 1Y
- 12.77%
- 3Y*
- 9.33%
- 5Y*
- 4.27%
- 10Y*
- 6.01%
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%
JLBAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 30, 2006, JLBAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JLBAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.78% | 1.75% | -3.31% | 3.55% | 1.47% | 0.00% | 5.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.73% | 0.92% | -1.04% | -0.13% | 1.83% | 2.32% | 0.38% | 1.75% | 1.60% | 0.85% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 11.60% |
| 2024 | -0.41% | 0.96% | 2.17% | -2.39% | 2.59% | 0.53% | 2.11% | 1.55% | 1.40% | -1.88% | 1.92% | -2.14% | 6.41% |
| 2023 | 4.96% | -2.64% | 1.86% | 0.70% | -1.67% | 2.41% | 1.52% | -1.36% | -2.76% | -2.27% | 5.81% | 4.02% | 10.55% |
| 2022 | -2.68% | -1.37% | -0.23% | -5.01% | -0.00% | -5.27% | 4.14% | -2.61% | -6.38% | 2.18% | 5.33% | -1.89% | -13.60% |
| 2021 | -0.44% | 1.11% | 0.77% | 2.39% | 1.06% | 0.84% | 0.63% | 0.83% | -1.85% | 2.30% | -1.43% | 1.87% | 8.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -0.21%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2006.
- This fund participated in 66.70% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.53 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.21%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 54.25%
- Downside Capture
- 66.70%
Expense Ratio
JLBAX has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JLBAX ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio (JLBAX) 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.
| JLBAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.37 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 2.78 | +0.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.29 | 12.44 | -0.14 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio provided a 6.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.52 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.90 | $0.84 | $0.69 | $0.81 | $0.90 | $0.55 | $0.71 | $0.86 |
Dividend yield | 6.32% | 6.65% | 3.59% | 3.45% | 13.16% | 9.37% | 7.58% | 9.31% | 10.96% | 5.69% | 7.62% | 9.15% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio. 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 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.84 |
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 II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio. 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 II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio was 47.29%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 535 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2015 Lifetime Portfolio drawdown is 0.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -47.29%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -20.07%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo | 5mo 2dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -19.38%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -14.89%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 12d | 10mo 16dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
2016 correction2016 | -11.41%Feb 2016 | 9mo 20d | 5mo 18d | 1y 3moApr 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JLBAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.29% | -56.78% | +9.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.54% | -9.10% | +4.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.54% | -18.90% | +12.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.38% | -25.43% | +6.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.07% | -33.92% | +13.85% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.24% | -1.80% | +1.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.49% | -10.71% | +5.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.04% | 2.03% | -0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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