FRBAX : John Hancock Regional Bank Fund Class A

Fund Summary

The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation; moderate income is a secondary consideration. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of regional banks. Such regional banks may be of any size and may include, but are not limited to, commercial banks, industrial banks, savings and loan associations, and financial and bank holding companies. It may also invest in other U.S. and foreign financial services companies. The fund may invest up to 5% of net assets in stocks of companies outside the financial services sector and up to 5% of net assets in below-investment-grade bonds rated as low as CCC.