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JHancock Government Income A (JHGIX)On Oct 10: 8.85  Down 0.04 (0.45%)  
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JHancock Government Income A
601 Congress Street Boston MA 02210
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Intermediate Government
Fund Family:John Hancock
Net Assets:318.15M
Year-to-Date Return:1.55%
Yield:4.70%
Morningstar Rating:2 stars
Fund Inception Date:30-Sep-94
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Intermediate Government
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Jeffrey N. Given
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-98
Given is a portfolio manager for John Hancock Funds. Given is a trader and analyst of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities in the fixed-income department. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$25
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$25
JHGIX can be purchased from 75 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital Maintaining a stable share price is a secondary goal. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in obligations issued by the U.S. government and its agencies. It may invest in higher-risk securities, including U.S. dollar denominated foreign government securities and asset-backed securities. The fund may invest up to 10% of assets in foreign governmental high yield securities rated as low as B and their unrated equivalents. It may also invest in mortgage-related securities and other derivatives.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (29-Aug-08): 0.04
Last Cap Gain N/A
Annual Holdings Turnover 154.00%
Average for Category: 260.68%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseJHGIXCategory
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Total Expense Ratio:1.04% 1.05%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.50% 4.30%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.76%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $779$508
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,024$758
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,726$1,475
* Per $10,000 invested


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