# John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Science & Technology Trust (JESTX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/JESTX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust - Science & Technology Trust (JESTX), nexqual.com/JESTX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 21.19 (-25.15% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 28.31 · day 21.19–21.19 · 52w 22.23–36.39 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.9% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +90.8% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.9% | +90.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +9.9% | +13.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.1% | 27.8% |
| Max drawdown | -22.2% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -46.5% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
JIREX (John Hancock Funds II Real Esta) USD 13.29 +0.00% · JIBCX (John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip) USD 64.82 +0.00% · JEFSX (John Hancock Variable Insurance) USD 12.62 -18.95% · JECIX (John Hancock Var Ins Trust Mid ) USD 21.09 -8.78% · JESIX (John Hancock Var Ins Trust Smal) USD 15.79 -5.45%

## More
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