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John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF

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Key stats


Assets under management (AUM)
‪103.70 M‬USD
Fund flows (1Y)
‪101.17 M‬USD
Dividend yield (indicated)
0.41%
Discount/Premium to NAV
0.5%
Shares outstanding
‪3.88 M‬
Expense ratio
0.49%

Details


Brand
John Hancock
Inception date
Apr 8, 2026
Structure
Open-Ended Fund
Index tracked
No Underlying Index
Replication method
Synthetic
Management style
Active
Dividend treatment
Distributes
Distribution tax treatment
Ordinary income
Income tax type
Capital Gains
Max ST capital gains rate
39.60%
Max LT capital gains rate
20.00%
Primary advisor
John Hancock Investment Management LLC
Distributor
Foreside Fund Services LLC
ISIN
US47804J6516
CUSIP
47804J651
FIGI
BBG0219KN531
Identifiers
ISIN US47804J6516
CFI code
CEOJLS
JHDG seeks risk-adjusted returns by combining fundamental stock selection with a flexible options overlay. The portfolio primarily consists of US large-cap stocks selected through a bottom-up process that targets mispriced companies with strong business models and clear catalysts for value realization. As part of the strategy, the fund uses derivatives to shape its risk-return profile, participating in equity market gains while mitigating volatility and limiting drawdowns. It generates income by writing short-term, out-of-the-money covered calls on its holdings, which helps fund index put spreads that provide partial downside protection. The manager actively adjusts these positions based on market conditions, including adjusting hedge levels, reducing call exposure, or purchasing index call options to capture potential rebounds. However, the overlay may limit upside during strong bull markets.

Classification


Asset Class
Equity
Category
Size and style
Focus
Large cap
Niche
Broad-based
Strategy
Active
Geography
U.S.
Weighting scheme
Proprietary
Selection criteria
Proprietary

Returns


1 month3 monthsYear to date1 year3 years5 years
Price performance
NAV total return

What's in the fund


As of July 30, 2026
Exposure type
StocksBonds, Cash & Other
Electronic Technology
Technology Services
Retail Trade
Finance
Stocks99.87%
Electronic Technology19.00%
Technology Services16.67%
Retail Trade15.37%
Finance12.76%
Health Technology8.01%
Producer Manufacturing7.47%
Energy Minerals5.85%
Non-Energy Minerals3.07%
Consumer Durables2.68%
Distribution Services2.19%
Health Services1.97%
Process Industries1.51%
Consumer Services1.38%
Communications0.98%
Industrial Services0.97%
Bonds, Cash & Other0.13%
Mutual fund0.13%
Breakdown by region
91%7%0.4%
North America91.78%
Europe7.84%
Asia0.38%
Latin America0.00%
Africa0.00%
Middle East0.00%
Oceania0.00%
Top 10 holdings

Dividends


Dividend payout history

Assets under management (AUM)



Fund Flows



Frequently asked questions


JHDG invests in stocks. The fund's major sectors are Electronic Technology, with 19.00% stocks, and Technology Services, with 16.67% of the basket. The assets are mostly located in the North America region.
JHDG top holdings are Microsoft Corporation and Alphabet Inc. Class A, occupying 7.61% and 7.06% of the portfolio correspondingly.
JHDG assets under management is ‪103.70 M‬ USD. It's risen 19.01% over the last month.
JHDG fund flows account for ‪99.79 M‬ USD (1 year). Many traders use this metric to get insight into investors' sentiment and evaluate whether it's time to buy or sell the fund.
Yes, JHDG pays dividends to its holders with the dividend yield of 0.41%. The last dividend (Jun 30, 2026) amounted to 0.03 USD. The dividends are paid quarterly.
JHDG shares are issued by Manulife Financial Corp. under the brand John Hancock. The ETF was launched on Apr 8, 2026, and its management style is Active.
JHDG expense ratio is 0.49% meaning you'd have to pay 0.49% of your investment to help manage the fund.
JHDG follows the No Underlying Index. ETFs usually track some benchmark seeking to replicate its performance and guide asset selection and objectives.
JHDG invests in stocks.
JHDG trades at a premium (0.74%) meaning the ETF is trading at a higher price than the calculated NAV.