The John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund achieved a positive return in the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing its benchmark, the MSCI World Index. Stock selections in the information technology and financials sectors drove the fund's strong performance. The fund aims to provide a high level of income alongside some capital appreciation.
The John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund (JGYIX) released its commentary for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting positive results amid a rising global equity market. The fund's benchmark, the MSCI World Index, recorded a gain during the period, as global equities generally moved higher.
The fund itself delivered a positive absolute return and outperformed the benchmark. This success was primarily attributed to effective stock selection, especially within the information technology and financials sectors.
Classified under the Morningstar category of Global Large Stock Value, the fund is designed for global dividend income. Its stated objective is to achieve a high level of income with some capital appreciation.
The commentary, published on March 11, 2026, provides insights into the fund's strategy and market context for the quarter.