Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectusObjective. To seek capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. and foreign financial services companies of any size. These companies include, but are not limited to, banks, thrifts, finance and financial technology companies, brokerage and advisory firms, real estate related firms, insurance companies, and financial holding companies. Equity securities include, but are not limited to, common and preferred stock and their equivalents, such as publicly traded limited partnerships, depositary receipts, rights, and warrants. The fund may invest in companies located in emerging-market countries. The fund may gain exposure to securities described in these strategies through investing in investment companies and pooled investment vehicles. The manager … Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of U.S. and foreign financial services companies of any size. These companies include, but are not limited to, banks, thrifts, finance and financial technology companies, brokerage and advisory firms, real estate related firms, insurance companies, and financial holding companies. Equity securities include, but are not limited to, common and preferred stock and their equivalents, such as publicly traded limited partnerships, depositary receipts, rights, and warrants. The fund may invest in companies located in emerging-market countries. The fund may gain exposure to securities described in these strategies through investing in investment companies and pooled investment vehicles. The manager focuses primarily on equity securities selection rather than industry allocation, using fundamental financial analysis to identify securities that appear comparatively undervalued. The fund may invest in U.S. and foreign bonds, including up to 5% of net assets in below-investment-grade bonds (i.e., junk bonds) rated as low as CCC by S&P Global Ratings or Caa by Moodys Investors Service, Inc. and their unrated equivalents. It may also invest up to 15% of net assets in investment-grade short-term securities. The funds investment policies are based on credit ratings at the time of purchase. The fund may invest in derivatives to a limited extent. Derivatives may be used to reduce risk, obtain efficient market exposure, and/or to enhance investment returns, and may include futures contracts, options, and foreign currency forward contracts. The fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers in the financial services sector.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP INC | — | $14.17M | 5.04% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | — | $12.29M | 4.37% |
| CITIGROUP INC | — | $11.39M | 4.05% |
| SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | — | $11.24M | 4.00% |
| COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEMS INC | — | $10.82M | 3.85% |
| CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP | — | $10.62M | 3.78% |
| JPMORGAN CHASE and CO | — | $10.18M | 3.62% |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | — | $10.11M | 3.60% |
| VISA INC-CLASS A | — | $9.44M | 3.36% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | — | $9.26M | 3.29% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Industries Trust · JAFNX, JEFSX, JEFCX | 89% | 0.88% |
| T. Rowe Price Financial Services Fund, Inc. · PRISX, TFIFX | 38% | 0.71% |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF · TFNS | 37% | 0.44% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| John Hancock Investment Management LLC | Adviser |
| Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC | Sub-adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 25, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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