Equity Portfolio
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Equity : | 100.00% |
Investment Objective
The Equity Portfolio seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in a broad range of mutual funds focused on both domestic and international equity markets. This portfolio's strategy is based on the understanding that the volatility associated with equity markets is accompanied by the greatest potential for long-term capital
appreciation. This portfolio also seeks to enhance performance and respond to market conditions by allowing broad allocation changes that reflect the outlook of the joint Investment Oversight Committee. The allocations within a particular asset class may be made to any or all of the funds within that asset class, subject to the
following ranges for each asset class:
30-95% Domestic Large-Cap
0-20% Domestic Mid-Cap
0-20% Domestic Small-Cap
10-30% International
Portfolio Holdings (%)
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| T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Fund | 20.88 | |
| T. Rowe Price Equity Income Fund | 17.11 | |
| John Hancock Funds II Capital Appreciation Fund (subadvised by Jennison) | 9.97 | |
| Oppenheimer International Growth Fund Y | 8.84 | |
| T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund | 8.40 | |
| John Hancock Funds II International Value Fund (subadvised by Templeton) | 8.20 | |
| T. Rowe Price New Horizons Fund | 7.82 | |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund I (subadvised by Robeco) | 5.03 | |
| John Hancock Funds II Fundamental Value Fund (subadvised by Davis) | 5.02 | |
| American Mutual Fund F | 5.01 | |
| John Hancock Funds II Emerging Markets Value Fund (subadvised by Dimensional Fund Advisors) | 3.72 | |
Portfolio Performance (%)
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Maximum Sales Charges: Class A: 5.25% up front sales charge Class B: 5.00% contingent deferred sales charge (decreasing over 6 years) |
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The performance data presented represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Investment returns in John Hancock Freedom 529 portfolios and the value of an investor’s units will fluctuate and may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. Performance current to the most recent month end is available by clicking here.
1 POP performance reflects a 3.50% maximum sales charge for units purchased prior to June 3, 2002.
2 All Class A portfolios purchased on or after June 3, 2002 reflect the current sales load of 5.25%. Contributions to portfolios within accounts existing prior to June 3, 2003 will be generally subject to the original sales charge of 3.50%. However, when a material change is made on or after June 3, 2002 to an existing Account, the new sales charge will apply. Please see Disclosure Document for more details. Class A units of each portfolio will also be charged an annual program management fee of 0.35%.
3 All Class B portfolios carry a 6-year contingent deferred sales charge (maximum of 5%, declining over 6 years). POP returns for Class B portfolios reflect the applicable sales charge for the period shown. Class B units of each portfolio are charged an annual program management fee of 0.35%. B share class units carry a six year Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 5%, 4%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0%, so that withdrawals made within six years of the contribution will be charged as follows: withdrawals made in year 1 will be assessed a 5% charge, in years 2 and 3, a 4% charge, in year 4 a 3% charge, in year 5 a 2% charge and in year 6 a 1% charge. On the first month of the seventh year, B shares will automatically convert to A shares on the 15th of the first month in the seventh year.
4 Class C units do not have a sales charge. For accounts established on or after October 1, 2002, Class C units are referred to as Class C2. Class C2 has an inception date of 9/30/02. Returns for Class C and Class C2 units reflect an annual program management fee of 0.35%.
Investments in small, medium and international companies may involve greater risks not associated with investing in more established companies. Small companies tend to have less experienced management, unpredictable earnings growth, and limited product lines, which can cause their share prices to fluctuate more than those of larger firms. Foreign investing, especially in emerging markets, has additional risks such as currency and market volatility and political and social instability.
All returns assume reinvestment of distributions at NAV. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's units when redeemed may be worth more or less than their original cost.
In addition to the sales charge and program expenses, each portfolio will bear its pro rata share of the investment management fees and other expenses of the underlying mutual funds in which it invests. Performance does not reflect the annual account maintenance fee of $25.00.
For more information, including investment policies, charges, and expenses, ask your financial consultant for a Plan Disclosure Document. Please read the Plan Disclosure Document carefully before you invest or send money.