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Lipper
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U.S. News evaluated 473 Large Growth Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 8.02 percent over the past year, 10.67 percent over the past three years, and 2.62 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 8.6% |
| 1 Year | 8.0% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 10.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 2.6% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of large-capitalization growth companies traded in the U.S. It will normally invest in approximately 40 to 80 companies. The fund may invest in common stock of companies of all sizes, including small-capitalization companies. Investments in companies with market capitalization below $3 billion will normally comprise less than 20% of the fund. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities.
Fees
Fees are Average compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Growth Equity Trust has an expense ratio of 0.78 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
