- ISIN
- US4099027801
- CUSIP
- 409902780
- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Jun 24, 1996
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PZFVX Performance Chart
John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. PZFVX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PZFVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,481.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) has returned 5.47% so far this year and 15.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PZFVX has returned 9.59% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% annually.
John Hancock Classic Value Fund
- 1D
- -0.49%
- 1M
- 2.92%
- YTD
- 5.47%
- 6M
- 4.61%
- 1Y
- 15.28%
- 3Y*
- 10.65%
- 5Y*
- 8.17%
- 10Y*
- 9.59%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
PZFVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1997, PZFVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +24.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PZFVX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 20, 2024 with a return of +53.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 23, 2024 at -32.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.26% | 0.31% | -5.72% | 7.49% | 2.95% | 1.04% | 5.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.75% | -0.52% | -3.72% | -4.49% | 3.70% | 4.45% | -3.29% | 7.60% | -2.43% | -0.40% | 0.36% | 4.41% | 12.09% |
| 2024 | 0.06% | 1.61% | 5.28% | -5.77% | 1.00% | -2.21% | 6.05% | -1.26% | -0.30% | -1.19% | 7.52% | -5.44% | 4.48% |
| 2023 | 12.67% | -2.40% | -4.30% | 1.71% | -6.01% | 8.25% | 5.85% | -3.60% | -4.49% | -5.36% | 10.53% | 6.90% | 18.69% |
| 2022 | 2.12% | 0.24% | 0.46% | -6.10% | 4.94% | -12.15% | 5.05% | -2.19% | -10.89% | 13.66% | 5.82% | -5.26% | -7.11% |
| 2021 | -0.99% | 11.51% | 5.11% | 3.84% | 4.04% | -2.21% | -1.51% | 2.93% | -2.41% | 5.51% | -4.83% | 5.30% | 28.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Classic Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.46%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1997.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.58, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.46%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 99.23%
- Downside Capture
- 103.03%
Expense Ratio
PZFVX has a high expense ratio of 1.12%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PZFVX ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) 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.
| PZFVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.35 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.29 | 2.66 | -1.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.79 | 11.86 | -8.07 |
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Classic Value Fund provided a 34.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.01 | $7.01 | $12.38 | $2.19 | $5.99 | $0.23 | $0.40 | $1.49 | $0.67 | $0.32 | $0.52 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 34.30% | 36.18% | 52.58% | 6.33% | 19.26% | 0.58% | 1.29% | 4.56% | 2.43% | 0.95% | 1.78% | 1.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Classic Value Fund. 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 | $7.01 | $7.01 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.38 | $12.38 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.19 | $2.19 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
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 Classic Value Fund. 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 Classic Value Fund was 72.29%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1223 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Classic Value Fund drawdown is 20.76%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -72.29%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 4y 10mo | 6y 7moJun 2007 - Jan 2014 |
COVID crash2020 | -51.82%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 25d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -40.35%Apr 2025 | 3mo 16d | — | 1y 5moDec 2024 - now |
2000 bear market2000 | -34.87%Feb 2000 | 1y 10mo | 10mo 7d | 2y 8moApr 1998 - Dec 2000 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -32.58%Oct 2002 | 4mo 27d | 10mo 23d | 1y 3moMay 2002 - Aug 2003 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PZFVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -72.29% | -56.78% | -15.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.92% | -9.10% | -2.82% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -40.35% | -18.90% | -21.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.35% | -25.43% | -14.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.82% | -33.92% | -17.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -20.76% | -2.49% | -18.27% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.60% | -10.72% | -3.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.04% | 2.03% | +2.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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