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John Hancock Balanced Fund Class A (SVBAX)

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29.56 +0.12    +0.41%
26/11 - Delayed Data. Currency in USD
  • Morningstar Rating:
  • Total Assets: 3.52B
Type:  Fund
Market:  United States
Issuer:  John Hancock
Asset Class:  Equity
JHancock Balanced A 29.56 +0.12 +0.41%

SVBAX Overview

 
On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of John Hancock Balanced Fund Class A. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of SVBAX among other information.
Category

Allocation--50% to 70% Equity

Total Assets

3.52B

Expenses

1.04%

Inception Date

33882

Investment Strategy

The investment seeks current income, long-term growth of capital and income and preservation of capital. 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.

Contact Information

Address 601 Congress Street,
Boston,MA 02210
United States
Phone +1 8002255291

Top Executives

Name Title Since Until
Susan Curry Senior Portfolio Manager 2019 Now
Biography Susan A. Curry Senior Portfolio Manager, Capital Appreciation, Manulife Investment Management Susan is head of the capital appreciation team, the lead portfolio manager of the financial industries strategy, and a portfolio manager of the bank opportunities strategy. In addition to her portfolio management responsibilities, she provides fundamental research on the financial sector for all diversified strategies managed by the capital appreciation team. Prior to joining the firm as an investment analyst, Susan worked as a portfolio officer for Manulife’s private client group. She began her career at Fidelity Investments, where she served as a research analyst. Education: B.A., Economics, University of Massachusetts; M.S., Finance, Brandeis University Joined the company: 1998 Began career: 1993
Michael J. Scanlon Lead Portfolio Manager 2015 Now
Biography Michael J. Scanlon, Jr., CFA, is a managing director and portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management, as well as a member of the Capital Appreciation Team. Michael is the co-lead portfolio manager of the John Hancock Balanced Fund (USA), Manulife US Opportunities Fund (Canada) and the Large Cap Equity institutional equity strategy. Education: Nichols College, BS in Finance, 2000; Boston University, MBA, 2003 Joined Company: 2004 Began Career: 2000
Jeffrey N. Given Senior Managing Director 2006 Now
Biography Jeffrey N. Given, CFA. Senior Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager; joined Manulife IM (US) in 1993. Jeff co-head of the firm’s U.S. core and core-plus fixed-income team and is responsible for the firm’s securitized, core, core-plus, and government bond strategies. Prior to joining the portfolio management team, he was focused on research and trading in mortgage-backed securities within the Manulife fixed-income teams. Previously, he was an investment compliance analyst at the company.
Lisa A. Welch Senior Portfolio Manager 2016 2020
Biography Lisa A. Welch is a senior managing director and senior portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management. She is the lead portfolio manager on the Financial Institutions team, which manages both the Regional Bank and Financial Industries strategies. Lisa specializes in US banking companies. Education: Boston College, BA, Summa Cum Laude, in Economics, 1986; Bentley College, MBA, 1994 Joined Company: 1998 Began Career: 1986
Roger C. Hamilton Vice President 2003 2017
Biography Roger C. Hamilton ■Senior Portfolio Manager ■Managed the fund since 2003 ■Vice President, John Hancock Asset Management a division of Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC (2005–2007) ■Vice President and Portfolio Manager, John Hancock Advisers, LLC (2003–2005) ■Began business career in 1979
Timothy M. Malloy Vice President 2007 2013
Biography Timothy M. Malloy is a senior managing director and senior portfolio manager at Manulife Asset Management. He is the lead portfolio manager for the Small Cap Opportunity strategy, and provides dedicated research on consumer, technology, media and telecom companies for all of the firm’s Intrinsic Value strategies. Prior to joining the firm, Tim was an investment analyst at Thomas Weisel Partners. Earlier in his career, he held analyst positions at Baring Asset Management, Heritage Investments, and Pioneer Investments.
Timothy Keefe Managing Director 2004 2008
Biography Keefe is Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. since 2012 and Head of the Flexible Equity Portfolio Team; Portfolio Manager of Mayo Capital Partners from 2008 to 2012; Chief Equity Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager for Large-Cap Equity and Small-Cap Equity Strategies of John Hancock Funds, LLC from 2004 to 2008. Keefe holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a treasurer of the Pittsburgh Society of Financial Analysts.
Barry H. Evans Head 1992 2003
Biography Barry H. Evans, CFA, is President, North American Asset Management & Asset Allocation at Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC and is a member of Manulife Asset Management’s Executive Committee. Barry joined the firm in 1986 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. Barry is responsible for all Fixed Income and Asset Allocation strategies managed by Manulife Asset Management across the globe. As President of Manulife Asset management (US ), LLC he is responsible for developing and executing Manulife Asset Management’s strategy in the US. Additionally, he is President of Manulife Asset Management Trust Company, LLC and President of Declaration Management and Research LLC. Barry brings 26 years of global investment experience managing investment organizations, investment teams and institutional clients’ assets. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BBA in finance and of Northeastern University where he earned a Masters of Business Administration. Barry also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Steve Paspal - 1996 2003
John F. Snyder executive VP, Lead Portfolio Manager 1992 2003
Biography John F. Snyder, III is a Senior Managing Director at Manulife Asset Management and is a Senior Portfolio Manager for the Large Cap Dividend strategy. John played a key role in developing the strategy, and has been part of its management team since 1983. Earlier in his career, he was senior vice president of Hopper Soliday & Co., Inc. where he was a partner and money manager.
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