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JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Foreign Large Value Over the Last Year
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JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF Overview
JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF (JDVI) is an actively managed International Equity Foreign Large Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). John Hancock launched the ETF in 2023.
The investment seeks long-term capital growth.
Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a portfolio of equity and equity-related securities issued by non-U.S. large and mid-capitalization companies that meet the fund’s value criteria. The fund generally invests in the equity securities of issuers the manager believes are undervalued. The fund is non-diversified.
About JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF (JDVI)
There are 3 members of the management team with an average tenure of 2.61 years: Christopher Hart (2023), Joshua Jones (2023) and Soyoun Song (2024). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI EAFE NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF has 41 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 40.1% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF has 97.3% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 1.8% There is 97.3% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF has 0.9% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $745 million in total assets, which is below the $2 billion average for the Foreign Large Value category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
JDVI Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Value category. JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF has an expense ratio of 0.69%, which is 49% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a F. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 13%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 44% for the Foreign Large Value category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF returned 3.4%, which earned it a grade of D, as the Foreign Large Value category had an average return of 4.5%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF has a trailing yield of 2.15%, which is below the 3.26% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
JHancock Discp Val Intl Sel ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 13.4%, 1.6 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned 31.1% over the past year (grade of C).
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JDVI Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| JDVI Return (NAV) | 3.4% | 4.4% | 31.1% | na | na | na |
| JDVI Return (Price) | 2.4% | 3.0% | 30.3% | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.996% | 1.369% | 0.778% | na | na | na |
| Foreign Large Value Avg | 4.5% | 5.1% | 30.8% | 19.8% | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| JDVI Grade (NAV) | D | D | C | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -1.0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | na | na | na |
| JDVI Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.7% | na | na | na |
JDVI Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| JDVI Return (NAV) | 13.4% | 42.7% | 0.6% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| JDVI Return (Price) | 12.3% | 42.3% | 1.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.081% | -0.011% | 0.898% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Foreign Large Value Avg | 15.0% | 38.6% | 4.7% | 16.7% | -8.9% | 12.3% | -0.7% | 18.8% | -13.7% | 23.2% | 6.9% |
| JDVI Grade (NAV) | D | B | F | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -1.6% | 4.2% | -4.1% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 2.2% |
| Total Assets: | $ 745 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 745 Mil |
| Turnover: | 13.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.69% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI EAFE NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 2.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 2.6 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hart Christopher (2023), Jones Joshua (2023), Song Soyoun (2024) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 41 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 40.1% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 97.3% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 1.8% |
| Foreign Stock: | 97.3% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.9% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | John Hancock |
| Phone Number: | 800-225-6020 |
| Website: | www.jhfunds.com |
| Inception Date: | December 19, 2023 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.69% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.46% |
