John Hancock Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio Q4 2025 Commentary

John Hancock Investment Management27 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryJohn Hancock Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio Fund posted a gain but slightly underperformed its benchmark.Most asset categories produced positive returns in the final three months of 2025, reflecting the favorable backdrop for the world financial markets.Global equities registered solid gains in the fourth quarter, helping the major, broad-based indexes record their third consecutive year of double-digit returns.Global bonds logged only slightly positive total returns amid a growing consensus that most central banks were largely finished easing policy. timurock/iStock via Getty Images Quarterly commentary Most asset categories produced positive returns in the final three months of 2025, reflecting the favorable backdrop for the world financial markets. The fund posted a gain but slightly underperformed its benchmark. Asset This article was written byJohn Hancock Investment Management27 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.