SVBIX
Balanced Fund
John Hancock Investment Trust
Expense ratio1
0.72%
Net assets2
$6.38B
Holdings2
1110
Category
Allocation
2025 return3
15.99%

Investment objective & strategy

As of Feb. 25, 2026 · prospectus

Objective. To seek current income, long-term growth of capital and income and preservation of capital.

Strategy. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 25% of assets in equity securities and at least 25% of assets in senior debt securities. The fund allocates its investments among a diversified mix of debt and equity securities, including securities of other investment companies that invest in debt and equity securities. For the equity portfolio, the manager looks for companies that appear to be undervalued compared to their historical valuations relative to the market. The manager uses fundamental financial analysis and proprietary financial models to identify companies of any size that are selling at a discount as measured by ratios such as price-to-book, price-to-earnings, and price-to-sales. The manager then looks for a positive catalyst in a companys near-term outlook … Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 25% of assets in equity securities and at least 25% of assets in senior debt securities. The fund allocates its investments among a diversified mix of debt and equity securities, including securities of other investment companies that invest in debt and equity securities. For the equity portfolio, the manager looks for companies that appear to be undervalued compared to their historical valuations relative to the market. The manager uses fundamental financial analysis and proprietary financial models to identify companies of any size that are selling at a discount as measured by ratios such as price-to-book, price-to-earnings, and price-to-sales. The manager then looks for a positive catalyst in a companys near-term outlook that it believes will accelerate earnings or improve value of the companys assets. These positive catalysts may include, but are not limited to, new, improved, or unique products or services; new or rapidly expanding markets for the companys products; new management; changes in the economic, financial, political, or regulatory environment affecting the company; or a business strategy not recognized by the marketplace. The manager also considers an issuers dividend-paying prospects and overall financial strength. The manager considers environmental, social, and/or governance (ESG) factors, alongside other relevant factors, as part of its investment process. ESG factors may include, but are not limited to, matters regarding board diversity, climate change policies, and supply chain and human rights policies. The ESG characteristics utilized in the funds investment process may change over time and one or more characteristics may not be relevant with respect to all issuers that are eligible fund investments. Because ESG factors are considered alongside other relevant factors, the manager may determine that an investment is appropriate notwithstanding its relative ESG characteristics. The funds debt portfolio is intended to enhance current income and provide added stability. The fund may invest in bonds of any maturity. The funds bond investments are primarily rated investment-grade (rated BBB or above by S&P Global Ratings (S&P) or Baa or above by Moodys Investors Service, Inc. (Moodys) and unrated equivalents). Up to 20% of assets may be invested in below-investment-grade bonds (i.e., junk bonds) rated as low as C by S&P or Moodys and their unrated equivalents. The funds investment policies are based on credit ratings at the time of purchase. Although the fund invests primarily in U.S. securities, it may invest up to 35% of assets in foreign securities. The fund may invest up to 50% of assets in mortgage-backed securities. The fund may trade securities actively. The fund may engage in derivatives transactions to a limited extent. Derivatives may be used to reduce risk and/or obtain efficient market exposure, and may include futures contracts, options, and foreign currency forward contracts.

Top holdings

As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT
SecurityTickerValue% of fund
MICROSOFT CORP $289.10M 4.53%
ALPHABET INC CL A $265.95M 4.17%
AMAZON.COM INC $236.74M 3.71%
BROADCOM INC $153.57M 2.41%
JPMORGAN CHASE and CO $150.41M 2.36%
NVIDIA CORP $106.71M 1.67%
BERKSHIRE HATH-B $98.43M 1.54%
LILLY ELI and CO $92.43M 1.45%
WALMART INC $87.69M 1.38%
APPLIED MATERIALS INC $81.82M 1.28%
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Allocation by sector

As of January 31, 2026 · N-PORT
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Portfolio moves

Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026
Opened
158
Exited
109
Increased
313
Decreased
540
Unchanged
100

How 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.

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Advisers

As of October 31, 2025 · N-CEN
FirmRole
John Hancock Investment Management LLC Adviser
Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC Sub-adviser

Footnotes

  1. Expense ratio as of February 25, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
  2. Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
  3. Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. Computed by compounding the twelve monthly total returns the fund reported in its SEC N-PORT filings for 2025 (the latest prospectus does not yet chart this year).

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