- ISIN
- US47803M7882
- CUSIP
- 47803M788
- 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
JLFAX Performance Chart
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio (JLFAX) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. JLFAX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JLFAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,325.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio (JLFAX) has returned 8.62% so far this year and 19.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JLFAX has returned 8.61% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio
- 1D
- 0.90%
- 1M
- 1.72%
- YTD
- 8.62%
- 6M
- 8.48%
- 1Y
- 19.34%
- 3Y*
- 12.78%
- 5Y*
- 5.79%
- 10Y*
- 8.61%
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%
JLFAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 30, 2006, JLFAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JLFAX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -8.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.52% | 1.98% | -4.72% | 5.83% | 2.66% | 0.36% | 8.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.36% | 0.30% | -2.20% | -0.20% | 3.37% | 3.36% | 0.38% | 2.19% | 2.33% | 1.09% | 0.45% | 0.50% | 14.71% |
| 2024 | -0.44% | 2.52% | 2.78% | -3.33% | 3.34% | 0.94% | 2.17% | 1.82% | 1.59% | -2.05% | 3.09% | -3.05% | 9.45% |
| 2023 | 6.80% | -3.30% | 2.00% | 0.81% | -1.94% | 4.08% | 2.35% | -2.41% | -3.92% | -3.03% | 7.70% | 5.08% | 14.13% |
| 2022 | -3.96% | -2.02% | 0.09% | -7.33% | -0.10% | -6.67% | 5.28% | -3.24% | -8.23% | 3.65% | 7.05% | -3.48% | -18.52% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 2.09% | 1.37% | 3.62% | 1.06% | 1.29% | 0.40% | 1.50% | -2.96% | 3.69% | -2.17% | 2.51% | 12.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -0.96%, beta of 0.79, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 30, 2006.
- This fund participated in 89.83% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.69% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.96%
- Beta
- 0.79
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 78.69%
- Downside Capture
- 89.83%
Expense Ratio
JLFAX has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JLFAX ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% 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 2030 Lifetime Portfolio (JLFAX) 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.
| JLFAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.88 | 2.78 | +0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.46 | 12.44 | +0.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio provided a 7.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.87 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 | $0.87 | $0.87 | $0.26 | $0.25 | $1.44 | $1.09 | $0.66 | $1.07 | $1.16 | $0.77 | $0.72 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 7.76% | 8.42% | 2.62% | 2.78% | 17.43% | 9.16% | 5.75% | 10.32% | 12.22% | 6.66% | 6.77% | 6.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 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 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 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 | $1.44 | $1.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
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 2030 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 2030 Lifetime Portfolio was 56.08%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 978 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Funds II Multimanager 2030 Lifetime Portfolio drawdown is 0.09%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.08%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.92%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 1d | 5mo 3dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.62%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2016 correction2016 | -16.78%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 6mo 29d | 1y 3moMay 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -15.50%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 6mo 9d | 1y 5moJan 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JLFAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.08% | -56.78% | +0.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.65% | -9.10% | +2.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.75% | -18.90% | +8.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.62% | -25.43% | -0.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.92% | -33.92% | +7.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.09% | -1.80% | +1.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.34% | -10.71% | +2.37% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.54% | 2.03% | -0.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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