John Hancock 529 Static Portfolio Q4 2025 Commentary

John Hancock Investment Management28 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryU.S. stocks extended a historically fast rebound that began in early April, although upward momentum slowed in the final quarter of the year.U.S. stocks gained 2.66% in the fourth quarter, according to the S&P 500 Index, extending a historically fast rebound that began in early April, but at a slower pace.International developed-market stocks advanced 4.89%, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index.U.S. taxable investment-grade bonds gained 1.1% in the fourth quarter, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S.

Aggregate Bond Index.A tactical overweight to international value equities further contributed, given the relatively strong performance of that group. Donny DBM/iStock via Getty Images Highlights • U.S. stocks extended a historically fast rebound that began in early April, although upward momentum slowed in the final quarter of the year. • The advance was supported by strong corporate fundamentals, a resilientThis article was written byJohn Hancock Investment Management28 FollowersFollowA company of Manulife Investment Management, John Hancock Investment Management serves investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship. Note: This account is not managed or monitored by John Hancock Investment Management, and any messages sent via Seeking Alpha will not receive a response. For inquiries or communication, please use John Hancock Investment Management's official channels.