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JHISX VIT Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio

By focusing on companies that contribute to the development of a more sustainable global economy, our low-carbon investment approach aims to deliver compounding growth and attractive investment returns.

NAV
$11.70
As of 24/12/2024

1-Day Change
$0.08 (0.69%)
 As of 24/12/2024

YTD Return
12.99%
As of 24/12/2024

Overview

Defining Characteristics of Our Strategy

  • 30 year anniversary sustainable equityEstablished strategy built on a 30-year history of sustainable investing and innovative thought leadership
  • High-conviction portfolio with companies selected for their compounding growth potential and positive impact on the environment and society
  • Committed to provide clients with high standards of engagement, transparency and measurement

What We Believe

We believe there is a strong link between sustainable development, innovation and long-term compounding growth.

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Our investment framework seeks to invest in companies that contribute to the development of a more sustainable global economy, through their revenue alignment with ten environmental and social themes. At the same time, it helps us stay on the right side of disruption by avoiding companies we consider to be involved in activities that are harmful to the environment and society.

We believe this approach will provide clients with a persistent return source, deliver future compound growth and help mitigate downside risk.

The guiding principle of our investment philosophy evolves around: Is the world a better place because of this company?”

Hamish Chamberlayne, CFA
Head of Global Sustainable Equity |Portfolio Manager

Investment Considerations
Global Sustainable Equity Fund Venn Diagram
Companies are analyzed and selected using a triple bottom line framework, considering how companies generate profits and their impact on people and the planet.

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Portfolio Management

Hamish Chamberlayne, CFA
Hamish Chamberlayne, CFA

Head of Global Sustainable Equities | Portfolio Manager

Industry since 2003. Joined Firm in 2007.

Aaron Scully, CFA
Aaron Scully, CFA

Portfolio Manager

Industry since 1998. Joined Firm in 2001.

Performance

RETURNS (%) (As of 30/09/2024)
Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares MSCI World IndexSM
 
3M YTD 1YR Since Inception
(01/01/1970)
Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares 3.62 18.13 34.16 8.57
MSCI World IndexSM 6.36 18.86 32.43 10.47
Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold.
High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Returns greater than one year are annualized.

RETURNS (%) (As of 30/11/2024)
Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares MSCI World IndexSM
 
3M YTD 1YR Since Inception
(01/01/1970)
Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares 0.33 17.56 23.72 7.86
MSCI World IndexSM 4.39 21.85 27.83 10.79
Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold.
High absolute short-term performance is not typical and may not be achieved in the future. Such results should not be the sole basis for evaluating material facts in making an investment decision.

Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Returns greater than one year are annualized.

Calendar Year Returns (%)
Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares MSCI World IndexSM
2023
Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares 23.32
MSCI World IndexSM 23.79
Returns quoted are past performance and do not guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment returns and principal value will vary; there may be a gain or loss when shares are sold.

Returns include reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Returns greater than one year are annualized.

Morningstar Percentile

 (As of 26/12/2024)
1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR SINCE INCEPTION
Percentile Ranking 38 - - - 32
Global Large-Stock Growth | Rank/Count 141/344 -/- -/- -/- 117/337
 (As of 26/12/2024)
1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR SINCE INCEPTION
Percentile Ranking 51 - - - 41
Global Large-Stock Growth | Rank / Count 200/342 -/- -/- -/- 138/331

Growth of a Hypothetical Investment

Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio – Institutional Shares MSCI World IndexSM Global Large-Stock Growth
Source: Morningstar, Inc.
This graph compares the performance of a hypothetical $1 investment in the fund, the fund’s Morningstar category average and its benchmark(s).
Annual Fees & Expenses (As of the most recent prospectus)
INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
Management Fees 0.75%
Other Expenses 3.51%
Total Gross Expenses 4.26%
Waivers -3.39%
Total Net Expenses 0.87%

Net expense ratios reflect the expense waiver, if any, contractually agreed to for at least a one-year period commencing on April 29, 2024. This contractual waiver may be terminated or modified only at the discretion of the Portfolio's Board of Trustees.

Until the earlier of three years from inception or the Portfolio's assets meeting the first fee breakpoint, expenses previously waived or reimbursed may be recovered if the expense ratio falls below certain limits.

Portfolio

Index represents the MSCI World Index

Top Holdings (As of 30/11/2024)
% of Fund
Microsoft Corp 5.65
NVIDIA Corp 4.90
T-Mobile US Inc 3.34
Schneider Electric SE 3.34
Progressive Corp 3.31
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp 3.19
Spotify Technology SA 2.59
Intact Financial Corp 2.54
Mastercard Inc 2.51
Cie de Saint-Gobain SA 2.43
TOTAL 33.80
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Portfolio Characteristics (As of 30/11/2024)
  PORTFOLIO INDEX
Number of Holdings
Equity Issues		 57 1397
Market Capitalization
Weighted Average		 $417.80B $722.01B
Portfolio Turnover Rate
(1-year trailing)		 39.70% -
Price/Earnings Ratio
(1-year forward)		 22.51 19.43
Price/Book Ratio
 4.42 3.50
Earnings Growth Rate
(1-year forward)		 17.98% 16.02%
Sector Allocation % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 30/11/2024
Regional Allocation % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 11/30/2024
Developed vs Emerging Markets % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 11/30/2024
Market Capitalization Range of Equity Holdings % of Fund % of Index % of Fund % of Index As of 30/11/2024

Documents

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