Manulife John Hancock Investments has expanded its suite of offerings with an active value ETF.
The John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF (JDVL) listed on the NYSE Arca on August 6. The new ETF, which is the firm’s second actively managed ETF subadvised by Boston Partners, aims to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a concentrated portfolio of U.S. value stocks.
JDVL is a high-conviction, actively managed fund that typically holds around 35 to 40 securities. The investment strategy is centered on a disciplined approach, selecting companies with strong fundamentals and positive business momentum.
The fund is managed by David Cohen and Joshua White, who also manage other large-cap value strategies for Boston Partners. Notably, the team also manages the John Hancock Disciplined Value mutual fund. This expertise brings a seasoned management style to the new ETF, which is designed to identify select value opportunities within the market.
The launch of JDVL reflects a continued trend of demand for active management within the ETF space. “We have seen demand for active equity ETFs continue in 2025 as advisors seek out experienced fundamental managers amid market uncertainty. It is great to see John Hancock expand its active ETF lineup,” said Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi.
New Active Value ETF Joins a Growing Suite of Funds
The new ETF joins a growing list of recently launched active ETFs from John Hancock, which includes two active bond ETFs in December 2024 as well as a new high-yield ETF in May 2024. Furthermore, this expansion underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to offering a diverse range of actively managed offerings.
With the addition of JDVL, the Manulife John Hancock Investment’s ETF suite now includes 17 funds. Additionally, the suite has over $7.5 billion in assets under management. The firm continues to bring both new and time-tested investment strategies to the transparent and liquid ETF structure.
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