Boston, MA – John Hancock's Multimanager Lifestyle Balanced Portfolio underperformed its benchmark during the third quarter of 2025, despite overall market gains, according to a recently released commentary. The fund, a component of John Hancock's Lifestyle fund suite, aims to provide a balance of growth and income for investors seeking a moderate risk profile.

The commentary details the factors contributing to the portfolio's relative underperformance. While broad market indices showed positive returns during the period, specific allocations within the Balanced Portfolio did not contribute as strongly, leading to the discrepancy. The exact details of these allocations and their impact are outlined in the full commentary, available on the John Hancock website.

John Hancock's Lifestyle funds are designed to automatically adjust asset allocation based on an investor's risk tolerance and time horizon. The Balanced Portfolio, in particular, typically holds a mix of equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. The underperformance highlights the challenges of active management and navigating market conditions even within a diversified portfolio.

Investors interested in learning more about the fund's performance and the strategies employed by John Hancock's investment team are encouraged to review the full Q3 2025 commentary. This document provides a deeper dive into the portfolio's holdings, market outlook, and future investment plans. The commentary is available for download on the John Hancock Investments website, accessible through a link provided on their investor relations page.

John Hancock Investment Management, a subsidiary of Manulife Investment Management, manages a wide range of investment products for individual and institutional investors. The firm is known for its focus on active management and its commitment to delivering long-term results.