- What does GOIGX invest in?
- Managed with the objective of generating returns that exceed the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Growth Index, this fund primarily allocates its capital to equity instruments. Typically, at least 80% of its total assets are dedicated to such stock-based investments during standard market environments. Its core strategy involves building a diversified portfolio of shares issued by non-U.S. entities, spanning numerous developed and emerging international economies. The fund generally targets established companies, with a preference for those possessing a market capitalization greater than $3 billion.
- What is the expense ratio of GOIGX?
- John Hancock Fds III, International Growth Fund Class A (GOIGX) charges an expense ratio of 1.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
- How big is GOIGX?
- John Hancock Fds III, International Growth Fund Class A (GOIGX) manages $6.46B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
- Is GOIGX actively managed or an index fund?
- GOIGX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (GOIGX's is 1.30%) because there's no security selection cost.
- When was GOIGX launched?
- John Hancock Fds III, International Growth Fund Class A (GOIGX) launched in June 2006 and is managed by the fund issuer.
- How has GOIGX performed?
- GOIGX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.
