JHDG John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF
Quote as of Aug 26, 2026 13:46 UTC · Market data delayed approximately 15–20 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
| Previous Close | 28.17 | Day Range | 28.17 – 28.33 |
| 52-Week Range | 25.62 – 28.81 | Volume | 60 |
| Avg Volume | 35.26K | AUM | $108.4M (Aug 27, 2026) |
| Expense Ratio | 0.49% | Yield (TTM) | 0.10% |
| NAV | 28.13 | Premium/Discount | +0.15% indicative |
| Inception | Apr 08, 2026 | Holdings | 120 |
| Issuer | John Hancock Investments | Exchange | AMEX |
| Category | Currency Hedged | Index Tracked | Not stated in source data |
| CUSIP | 47804J651 | ISIN | US47804J6516 |
| Structure | Currency Hedged | ||
| Management | Not stated in source data | ||
About this ETF
The John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF (JHDG) aims to deliver optimized risk-adjusted performance through a dual approach: rigorous fundamental stock analysis coupled with a dynamic options strategy. Its core holdings comprise large-capitalization U.S. equities, chosen via a bottom-up methodology that identifies undervalued enterprises possessing robust business models and discernible triggers for future appreciation. The strategy incorporates derivatives to sculpt its risk-return characteristics, enabling participation in market upside while simultaneously dampening price fluctuations and curbing potential losses. Income generation stems from selling short-duration, out-of-the-money covered call options on its equity positions, with these proceeds then funding index put spreads designed to offer partial safeguards against market downturns. Management continuously adapts these derivative postures in response to evolving market dynamics, which may involve recalibrating hedging intensity, scaling back call option obligations, or acquiring index call options to capitalize on anticipated market recoveries. A key consideration, however, is that this hedging mechanism could constrain potential gains during periods of significant market exuberance.
Description from the fund data provider · profile as of Aug 27, 2026.
Price Chart
Daily closing prices (price return, not total return). Comparison lines are normalized to percent change from the range start. Source: Financial Modeling Prep.
Performance
| 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | Incep.* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price return | +4.02% | +3.22% | — | — | — | — | — | +2.76% | +0.80% |
| Total return | +4.02% | +3.34% | — | — | — | — | — | +2.77% | +0.81% |
* Annualized. Total return uses the dividend-adjusted price series (distributions reinvested); price return uses unadjusted closes. Performance through Aug 26, 2026. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Fees
| Net expense ratio | 0.49% | Annual cost of a $10,000 investment | $49.00 |
Illustrative calculation only: expense ratio × $10,000. It excludes trading costs, bid/ask spreads, taxes and changes in investment value. Gross vs. net expense details and any fee waivers are in the prospectus.
Holdings
Holdings as of Jul 01, 2026 — portfolio reporting date from the data provider; holdings are not live positions. 65 rows in database.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight | Shares | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALPHABET INC CL A | GOOGL | 7.26% | 18.26K | $6.5M |
| 2 | MICROSOFT CORP | MSFT | 6.00% | 14.47K | $5.4M |
| 3 | AMAZON.COM INC | AMZN | 5.77% | 21.78K | $5.2M |
| 4 | NVIDIA CORP | NVDA | 4.37% | 19.64K | $3.9M |
| 5 | JPMORGAN CHASE + CO | JPM | 4.07% | 11.19K | $3.7M |
| 6 | APPLIED MATERIALS INC | AMAT | 3.88% | 4.83K | $3.5M |
| 7 | BROADCOM INC | AVGO | 3.59% | 8.55K | $3.2M |
| 8 | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | COST | 3.57% | 3.43K | $3.2M |
| 9 | ELI LILLY + CO | LLY | 3.37% | 2.53K | $3.0M |
| 10 | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | MU | 3.01% | 2.34K | $2.7M |
| 11 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B | BRK.B | 2.79% | 5.01K | $2.5M |
| 12 | WALMART INC | WMT | 2.43% | 19.33K | $2.2M |
| 13 | PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | PANW | 2.39% | 6.31K | $2.2M |
| 14 | QNITY ELECTRONICS INC | Q | 2.35% | 12.92K | $2.1M |
| 15 | MARVELL TECHNOLOGY INC | MRVL | 2.09% | 6.32K | $1.9M |
| 16 | ARISTA NETWORKS INC | ANET | 1.91% | 10.14K | $1.7M |
| 17 | EQT CORP | EQT | 1.81% | 30.66K | $1.6M |
| 18 | VALERO ENERGY CORP | VLO | 1.80% | 6.22K | $1.6M |
| 19 | BURLINGTON STORES INC | BURL | 1.71% | 4.86K | $1.5M |
| 20 | FREEPORT MCMORAN INC | FCX | 1.69% | 24.19K | $1.5M |
| 21 | LINDE PLC | LIN | 1.53% | 2.66K | $1.4M |
| 22 | AMETEK INC | AME | 1.51% | 5.62K | $1.4M |
| 23 | SCHNEIDER ELECT SE UNSP ADR | SBGSY | 1.43% | 19.71K | $1.3M |
| 24 | MEDTRONIC PLC | MDT | 1.40% | 16.13K | $1.3M |
| 25 | GUARDANT HEALTH INC | GH | 1.35% | 8.06K | $1.2M |
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Sector Exposure
Geographic Exposure
Country weights as reported by the data provider. Developed/emerging/frontier labels follow the classification on the Methodology page. Currency hedged: Yes (per fund name).
Distributions
| Yield (TTM) | 0.10% | Paid (last 12 months) | $0.0280 |
| Frequency | Irregular | SEC yield | Not provided by our data source — see the issuer page |
| Last ex-date | Jun 26, 2026 | Last payment | $0.0280 (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Growth 1Y | — | Growth 3Y / 5Y (ann.) | — / — |
| Ex-date | Record | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0280 |
Trailing distribution yield = last 12 months of cash ÷ current price. It is NOT the SEC 30-day yield and distributions are not guaranteed to continue. The difference explained →
Risk Statistics
| Volatility 1Y / 3Y | 14.03% / 14.03% | Sharpe 1Y / 3Y | 2.50 / 2.50 |
| Max drawdown 1Y / 3Y | -3.25% / -3.25% | Sortino 1Y | 4.91 |
| Beta vs S&P 500 (3Y) | 0.69 | Correlation vs S&P 500 (1Y) | — |
| Downside deviation 1Y | 7.16% | Risk-free rate used | 3.71% (3M T-bill, FRED) |
Computed by ETF Explorer from daily dividend-adjusted closes; volatility and drawdown are annualized/period figures; S&P 500 exposure proxied by SPY. As of Aug 27, 2026. Formulas →
Liquidity
| Volume today | 60 | Average volume | 35.26K |
| AUM | $108.4M | Premium/Discount | +0.15% |
| Bid/Ask spread | Not provided by our data source. Check your broker's quote screen; spreads are widest at the open and close. | ||
Premium/discount compares the delayed market price with the last reported NAV — an indicative figure, not the official closing premium/discount. How ETF liquidity works →
Fund Flows (estimated)
| Period | Est. net flow | % of starting AUM | AUM start → end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | $0.00 | 0.00% | $108.4M → $108.4M |
| 1 Week | -$2.0M | -1.82% | $109.8M → $108.4M |
ETF Explorer estimate: change in reported AUM minus the market-move effect, from our own daily snapshots. Not official issuer creation/redemption data.
Official Fund Resources
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