ATLASJohn Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (JHEM): outlook, holdings and fees
John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (JHEM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by John Hancock. The expense ratio is 0.51% and the yield is 1.86%. The ten largest holdings are 23% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on JHEM
| Last price | $36.91 (-1.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 54% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.87 – $38.31 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.1% |
| Distribution yield | 1.86% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
JHEM fund facts
| Issuer | John Hancock |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $978M |
| Expense ratio | 0.51% |
| Number of holdings | 48 |
| Portfolio turnover | 10% |
| Inception | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in securities included in the index, in depositary receipts representing securities included in the index, and in underlying stocks in respect of depositary receipts included in the index. The index is designed to comprise a subset of securities associated with emerging markets, which may include frontier markets (emerging markets in an earlier stage of development).
JHEM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 4.21% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 4.41% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 4.13% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.87% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 2.06% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 1.18% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.20% |
| ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd 3711 | Technology | 1.07% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 1.06% |
| Elite Material Co Ltd 2383 | Technology | 0.84% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
JHEM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 30.9% |
| Financial Services | 21.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 10.4% |
| Basic Materials | 8.5% |
| Communication Services | 7.1% |
| Industrials | 6.9% |
| Energy | 4.9% |
| Healthcare | 3.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 2.6% |
| Real Estate | 0.8% |
By region: Asia Emerging 41.8%, Asia Developed 40.3%, Latin America 8.7%, Africa/Middle East 6.1%, Europe Emerging 2.1%.
JHEM returns and risk
| Year to date | +21.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +30.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.9% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 17.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.94 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
JHEM: frequently asked questions
What does JHEM invest in?
John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are SK Hynix Inc (4.2%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.4%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (4.1%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.9%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (2.1%).
What is the JHEM expense ratio?
0.51% a year: about $51.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the JHEM dividend yield?
1.86%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will JHEM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 54%, with a likely range (50%) of $35.87 to $38.31 from $36.91 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has JHEM performed?
Year to date +21.5%, one year +30.8%, three years +20.8% a year, five years +8.9% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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