PZFVX : John Hancock Classic Value Fund Class A

Fund Summary

The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in domestic equity securities. In managing the fund, the subadvisor seeks to identify companies that it believes are currently undervalued relative to the market, based on estimated future earnings and cash flow. These companies generally have market values at valuation ratios, such as price to book, below the market average defined by the S&P 500 Index. It may also invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of foreign issuers that are not publicly traded in the United States, including depositary receipts.