Shareholder Report | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($) Holding |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Document Type | N-CSR |
Amendment Flag | false |
Registrant Name | JOHN HANCOCK FUNDS II |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001331971 |
Document Period End Date | Aug. 31, 2024 |
C000199365 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class A |
Trading Symbol | JSJAX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund, formerly John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund $ 1.30 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 148 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.30% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class A/JSJAX) returned 27.81% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included easing inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. The significant outperformance of growth stocks also had a positive impact on fund performance. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Industrials sector Super Micro Computer, Inc. FTAI Aviation Ltd. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy sector Chart Industries, Inc. Extreme Networks, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Axiom Investors LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective November 29, 2023, Redwood Investments, LLC was replaced by Axiom Investors LLC as the fund’s subadvisor. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class A/JSJAX) 21.39 % 7.09 % 7.18 % Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class A/JSJAX)—excluding sales charge 27.81 % 8.19 % 7.73 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Growth Index 17.67 % 8.35 % 8.21 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 472,435,101 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,653,905 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % Sector Composition Industrials 29.1 % Information technology 23.1 % Health care 16.9 % Financials 12.3 % Consumer discretionary 9.3 % Consumer staples 6.5 % Energy 2.2 % Short-term investments and other 0.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund Changes Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Name [Text Block] | Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. |
Material Fund Change Strategies [Text Block] | In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. |
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | jhinvestments.com/documents |
C000199366 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class C |
Trading Symbol | JSJCX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund, formerly John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund $ 2.05 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 233 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 2.05% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class C/JSJCX) returned 26.93% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included easing inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. The significant outperformance of growth stocks also had a positive impact on fund performance. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Industrials sector Super Micro Computer, Inc. FTAI Aviation Ltd. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy sector Chart Industries, Inc. Extreme Networks, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Axiom Investors LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective November 29, 2023, Redwood Investments, LLC was replaced by Axiom Investors LLC as the fund’s subadvisor. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class C/JSJCX) 25.93 % 7.38 % 7.21 % Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class C/JSJCX)—excluding sales charge 26.93 % 7.38 % 7.21 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Growth Index 17.67 % 8.35 % 8.21 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 472,435,101 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,653,905 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % Sector Composition Industrials 29.1 % Information technology 23.1 % Health care 16.9 % Financials 12.3 % Consumer discretionary 9.3 % Consumer staples 6.5 % Energy 2.2 % Short-term investments and other 0.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund Changes Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Name [Text Block] | Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. |
Material Fund Change Strategies [Text Block] | In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. |
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | jhinvestments.com/documents |
C000199363 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class I |
Trading Symbol | JSJIX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund, formerly John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund $ 1.05 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 120 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.05% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class I/JSJIX) returned 28.09% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included easing inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. The significant outperformance of growth stocks also had a positive impact on fund performance. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Industrials sector Super Micro Computer, Inc. FTAI Aviation Ltd. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy sector Chart Industries, Inc. Extreme Networks, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Axiom Investors LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective November 29, 2023, Redwood Investments, LLC was replaced by Axiom Investors LLC as the fund’s subadvisor. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $250,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class I/JSJIX) 28.09 % 8.45 % 7.89 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Growth Index 17.67 % 8.35 % 8.21 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 472,435,101 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,653,905 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % Sector Composition Industrials 29.1 % Information technology 23.1 % Health care 16.9 % Financials 12.3 % Consumer discretionary 9.3 % Consumer staples 6.5 % Energy 2.2 % Short-term investments and other 0.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund Changes Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Name [Text Block] | Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. |
Material Fund Change Strategies [Text Block] | In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. |
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | jhinvestments.com/documents |
C000009243 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class NAV |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund, formerly John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-344-1029 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund $ 0.93 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 106 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.93% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class NAV) returned 28.25% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included easing inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. The significant outperformance of growth stocks also had a positive impact on fund performance. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Industrials sector Super Micro Computer, Inc. FTAI Aviation Ltd. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy sector Chart Industries, Inc. Extreme Networks, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Axiom Investors LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective November 29, 2023, Redwood Investments, LLC was replaced by Axiom Investors LLC as the fund’s subadvisor. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class NAV) 28.25 % 8.58 % 7.98 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Growth Index 17.67 % 8.35 % 8.21 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Net Assets | $ 472,435,101 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,653,905 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % Sector Composition Industrials 29.1 % Information technology 23.1 % Health care 16.9 % Financials 12.3 % Consumer discretionary 9.3 % Consumer staples 6.5 % Energy 2.2 % Short-term investments and other 0.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund Changes Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Name [Text Block] | Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. |
Material Fund Change Strategies [Text Block] | In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. |
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | jhinvestments.com/documents |
C000199364 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class R6 |
Trading Symbol | JSJFX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund, formerly John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund, (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | This report describes changes to the fund that occurred during the reporting period. |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund $ 0.94 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 107 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.94% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class R6/JSJFX) returned 28.27% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included easing inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. The significant outperformance of growth stocks also had a positive impact on fund performance. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Industrials sector Super Micro Computer, Inc. FTAI Aviation Ltd. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy sector Chart Industries, Inc. Extreme Networks, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Axiom Investors LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. Effective November 29, 2023, Redwood Investments, LLC was replaced by Axiom Investors LLC as the fund’s subadvisor. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $1,000,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund (Class R6/JSJFX) 28.27 % 8.59 % 7.98 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Growth Index 17.67 % 8.35 % 8.21 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 472,435,101 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 3,653,905 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % Sector Composition Industrials 29.1 % Information technology 23.1 % Health care 16.9 % Financials 12.3 % Consumer discretionary 9.3 % Consumer staples 6.5 % Energy 2.2 % Short-term investments and other 0.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings FTAI Aviation, Ltd. 3.7 % The Ensign Group, Inc. 3.6 % Parsons Corp. 3.5 % Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A 3.4 % Crane Company 3.3 % Q2 Holdings, Inc. 3.1 % AeroVironment, Inc. 3.0 % Casey's General Stores, Inc. 2.9 % Modine Manufacturing Company 2.9 % Federal Signal Corp. 2.9 % |
Material Fund Change [Text Block] | Material Fund Changes Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Material Fund Change Name [Text Block] | Prior to November 29, 2023, John Hancock Small Cap Dynamic Growth Fund was known as John Hancock Small Cap Growth Fund. |
Material Fund Change Expenses [Text Block] | In addition, at the same meeting, the Board approved a change in the fund’s management fee schedule effective November 29, 2023 whereby the annual rate is as follows: a) 0.850% of the first $450 million of the fund’s average daily net assets; b) 0.820% of the next $450 million of average daily net assets; and c) 0.790% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. If average net assets exceed $900 million, the 0.790% rate applies retroactively to all average net assets. Prior to November 29, 2023, the annual rates were a) 0.880% of the first $300 million of average daily net assets; b) 0.850% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; c) 0.830% of the next $300 million of average daily net assets; and d) 0.800% of the excess over $900 million of average daily net assets. |
Material Fund Change Strategies [Text Block] | In conjunction with the above referenced actions, the fund’s Board approved changes to the fund’s name and investment strategies. The purpose of these changes was to align the fund with the investment approach of the new subadviser. Specifically, the strategies were revised to reflect the new subadvisor’s value driven approach to growth securities and the key drivers of positive change, sustainable growth and valuation. In addition, the new subadviser maintains a structured investment process designed to provide access to securities that may be dynamically growing faster than expectations in a risk controlled framework. |
Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | At a meeting held on September 26 -28, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) approved changes to the fund’s subadvisory arrangements such that Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) replaced Redwood Investments, LLC (Redwood) as the fund's subadvisor effective November 29, 2023. |
Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since 9-1-23. For more complete information, please refer to the fund’s prospectus. The currently effective prospectus is available at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | jhinvestments.com/documents |
C000008868 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Blue Chip Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class 1 |
Trading Symbol | JIBCX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Blue Chip Growth Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-344-1029 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Blue Chip Growth Fund $ 0.79 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 93 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.79% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class 1/JIBCX) returned 34.97% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Large-cap U.S. equities registered strong gains in the annual period, reflecting the favorable backdrop of positive economic growth, stable corporate earnings, and expectations for an accommodative policy shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Technology-related stocks performed particularly well due to excitement surrounding AI and investors’ broader preference for faster-growing companies. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Information technology Communication services and consumer discretionary Health care TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy Weakness in specific holdings The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class 1/JIBCX) 34.97 % 14.38 % 14.12 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Russell 1000 Growth Index 30.75 % 19.08 % 16.03 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Net Assets | $ 4,293,100,149 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 81 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 27,062,757 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 12% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % Sector Composition Information technology 44.3 % Communication services 15.2 % Consumer discretionary 14.1 % Health care 10.9 % Financials 10.0 % Industrials 1.8 % Consumer staples 1.3 % Materials 0.9 % Utilities 0.7 % Energy 0.3 % Short-term investments and other 0.5 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % |
C000153947 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Blue Chip Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class A |
Trading Symbol | JBGAX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Blue Chip Growth Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Blue Chip Growth Fund $ 1.14 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 134 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.14% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class A/JBGAX) returned 34.51% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. Large-cap U.S. equities registered strong gains in the annual period, reflecting the favorable backdrop of positive economic growth, stable corporate earnings, and expectations for an accommodative policy shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Technology-related stocks performed particularly well due to excitement surrounding AI and investors’ broader preference for faster-growing companies. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Information technology Communication services and consumer discretionary Health care TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy Weakness in specific holdings The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class A/JBGAX) 27.78 % 12.82 % 13.18 % Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class A/JBGAX)—excluding sales charge 34.51 % 13.98 % 13.76 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Russell 1000 Growth Index 30.75 % 19.08 % 16.03 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 4,293,100,149 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 81 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 27,062,757 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 12% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % Sector Composition Information technology 44.3 % Communication services 15.2 % Consumer discretionary 14.1 % Health care 10.9 % Financials 10.0 % Industrials 1.8 % Consumer staples 1.3 % Materials 0.9 % Utilities 0.7 % Energy 0.3 % Short-term investments and other 0.5 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % |
C000153948 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Blue Chip Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class C |
Trading Symbol | JBGCX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Blue Chip Growth Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Blue Chip Growth Fund $ 1.86 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 217 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.86% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class C/JBGCX) returned 33.58% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. Large-cap U.S. equities registered strong gains in the annual period, reflecting the favorable backdrop of positive economic growth, stable corporate earnings, and expectations for an accommodative policy shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Technology-related stocks performed particularly well due to excitement surrounding AI and investors’ broader preference for faster-growing companies. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Information technology Communication services and consumer discretionary Health care TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy Weakness in specific holdings The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class C/JBGCX) 32.58 % 13.17 % 12.98 % Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class C/JBGCX)—excluding sales charge 33.58 % 13.17 % 12.98 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Russell 1000 Growth Index 30.75 % 19.08 % 16.03 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 4,293,100,149 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 81 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 27,062,757 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 12% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % Sector Composition Information technology 44.3 % Communication services 15.2 % Consumer discretionary 14.1 % Health care 10.9 % Financials 10.0 % Industrials 1.8 % Consumer staples 1.3 % Materials 0.9 % Utilities 0.7 % Energy 0.3 % Short-term investments and other 0.5 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % |
C000008867 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Blue Chip Growth Fund |
Class Name | Class NAV |
Trading Symbol | JHBCDX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Blue Chip Growth Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-344-1029 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Blue Chip Growth Fund $ 0.74 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 87 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.74% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class NAV/JHBCDX) returned 35.07% for the year ended August 31, 2024. Large-cap U.S. equities registered strong gains in the annual period, reflecting the favorable backdrop of positive economic growth, stable corporate earnings, and expectations for an accommodative policy shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Technology-related stocks performed particularly well due to excitement surrounding AI and investors’ broader preference for faster-growing companies. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Information technology Communication services and consumer discretionary Health care TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Energy Weakness in specific holdings The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Blue Chip Growth Fund (Class NAV/JHBCDX) 35.07 % 14.44 % 14.17 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Russell 1000 Growth Index 30.75 % 19.08 % 16.03 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Net Assets | $ 4,293,100,149 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 81 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 27,062,757 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 12% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % Sector Composition Information technology 44.3 % Communication services 15.2 % Consumer discretionary 14.1 % Health care 10.9 % Financials 10.0 % Industrials 1.8 % Consumer staples 1.3 % Materials 0.9 % Utilities 0.7 % Energy 0.3 % Short-term investments and other 0.5 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Microsoft Corp. 12.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 12.0 % Apple, Inc. 9.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.8 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 6.0 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.9 % Eli Lilly & Company 3.9 % Visa, Inc., Class A 2.8 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.4 % ServiceNow, Inc. 2.1 % |
C000135638 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Value Fund |
Class Name | Class A |
Trading Symbol | JSCAX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Value Fund $ 1.39 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 150 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.39% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Value Fund (Class A/JSCAX) returned 16.46% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Financials sector ACI Worldwide, Inc. Kontoor Brands, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Health care and communication services sectors Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. Visteon Corp. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Value Fund (Class A/JSCAX) 10.65 % 7.03 % 6.01 % Small Cap Value Fund (Class A/JSCAX)—excluding sales charge 16.46 % 8.13 % 6.56 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Value Index 19.25 % 10.38 % 7.46 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 572,409,104 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 83 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 4,873,601 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 38% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % Sector Composition Financials 26.7 % Industrials 18.2 % Real estate 10.0 % Consumer discretionary 9.9 % Materials 7.9 % Information technology 7.8 % Energy 5.1 % Health care 4.8 % Utilities 3.4 % Consumer staples 2.6 % Communication services 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 2.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % |
C000135639 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Value Fund |
Class Name | Class I |
Trading Symbol | JSCBX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Value Fund $ 1.09 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 118 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.09% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Value Fund (Class I/JSCBX) returned 16.80% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Financials sector ACI Worldwide, Inc. Kontoor Brands, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Health care and communication services sectors Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. Visteon Corp. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $250,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Value Fund (Class I/JSCBX) 16.80 % 8.46 % 6.87 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Value Index 19.25 % 10.38 % 7.46 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 572,409,104 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 83 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 4,873,601 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 38% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % Sector Composition Financials 26.7 % Industrials 18.2 % Real estate 10.0 % Consumer discretionary 9.9 % Materials 7.9 % Information technology 7.8 % Energy 5.1 % Health care 4.8 % Utilities 3.4 % Consumer staples 2.6 % Communication services 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 2.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % |
C000027197 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Value Fund |
Class Name | Class NAV |
Trading Symbol | JSCNX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-344-1029 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Value Fund $ 0.97 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 105 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.97% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Value Fund (Class NAV/JSCNX) returned 16.96% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Financials sector ACI Worldwide, Inc. Kontoor Brands, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Health care and communication services sectors Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. Visteon Corp. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Value Fund (Class NAV/JSCNX) 16.96 % 8.60 % 7.01 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Value Index 19.25 % 10.38 % 7.46 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Net Assets | $ 572,409,104 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 83 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 4,873,601 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 38% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % Sector Composition Financials 26.7 % Industrials 18.2 % Real estate 10.0 % Consumer discretionary 9.9 % Materials 7.9 % Information technology 7.8 % Energy 5.1 % Health care 4.8 % Utilities 3.4 % Consumer staples 2.6 % Communication services 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 2.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % |
C000009189 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Real Estate Securities Fund |
Class Name | Class 1 |
Trading Symbol | JIREX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Real Estate Securities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-344-1029 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/underlying-funds |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Real Estate Securities Fund $ 0.85 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 94 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.85% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Real Estate Securities Fund (Class 1/JIREX) returned 21.30% for the year ended August 31, 2024. U.S. equities saw significant gains due to easing financial conditions, a decline in inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, which helped lift prices for many real estate investment trusts (REITs). TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Welltower, Inc. Simon Property Group, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Veris Residential, Inc. UDR, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Real Estate Securities Fund (Class 1/JIREX) 21.30 % 5.10 % 7.12 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index 21.13 % 4.43 % 6.11 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Net Assets | $ 258,274,796 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 36 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,649,263 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 72% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % Industry Composition Specialized REITs 24.3 % Residential REITs 17.7 % Industrial REITs 15.5 % Health care REITs 12.6 % Retail REITs 11.8 % Diversified REITs 7.2 % Office REITs 4.3 % Hotels, restaurants and leisure 1.6 % Health care providers and services 1.2 % Real estate management and development 1.0 % Hotel and resort REITs 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 1.8 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % |
C000223234 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Real Estate Securities Fund |
Class Name | Class A |
Trading Symbol | JYEBX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Real Estate Securities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Real Estate Securities Fund $ 1.17 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 129 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.17% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Real Estate Securities Fund (Class A/JYEBX) returned 20.80% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. U.S. equities saw significant gains due to easing financial conditions, a decline in inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, which helped lift prices for many real estate investment trusts (REITs). TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Welltower, Inc. Simon Property Group, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Veris Residential, Inc. UDR, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Real Estate Securities Fund (Class A/JYEBX) 14.77 % 3.77 % 6.44 % Real Estate Securities Fund (Class A/JYEBX)—excluding sales charge 20.80 % 4.84 % 6.99 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index 21.13 % 4.43 % 6.11 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 258,274,796 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 36 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,649,263 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 72% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % Industry Composition Specialized REITs 24.3 % Residential REITs 17.7 % Industrial REITs 15.5 % Health care REITs 12.6 % Retail REITs 11.8 % Diversified REITs 7.2 % Office REITs 4.3 % Hotels, restaurants and leisure 1.6 % Health care providers and services 1.2 % Real estate management and development 1.0 % Hotel and resort REITs 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 1.8 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % |
C000223235 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Real Estate Securities Fund |
Class Name | Class C |
Trading Symbol | JABFX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Real Estate Securities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Real Estate Securities Fund $ 1.92 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 211 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.92% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Real Estate Securities Fund (Class C/JABFX) returned 20.03% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. U.S. equities saw significant gains due to easing financial conditions, a decline in inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, which helped lift prices for many real estate investment trusts (REITs). TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Welltower, Inc. Simon Property Group, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Veris Residential, Inc. UDR, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Real Estate Securities Fund (Class C/JABFX) 19.03 % 4.27 % 6.70 % Real Estate Securities Fund (Class C/JABFX)—excluding sales charge 20.03 % 4.27 % 6.70 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index 21.13 % 4.43 % 6.11 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 258,274,796 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 36 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,649,263 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 72% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % Industry Composition Specialized REITs 24.3 % Residential REITs 17.7 % Industrial REITs 15.5 % Health care REITs 12.6 % Retail REITs 11.8 % Diversified REITs 7.2 % Office REITs 4.3 % Hotels, restaurants and leisure 1.6 % Health care providers and services 1.2 % Real estate management and development 1.0 % Hotel and resort REITs 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 1.8 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % |
C000223236 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Real Estate Securities Fund |
Class Name | Class I |
Trading Symbol | JABGX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Real Estate Securities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Real Estate Securities Fund $ 0.92 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 102 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.92% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Real Estate Securities Fund (Class I/JABGX) returned 21.17% for the year ended August 31, 2024. U.S. equities saw significant gains due to easing financial conditions, a decline in inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, which helped lift prices for many real estate investment trusts (REITs). TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Welltower, Inc. Simon Property Group, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Veris Residential, Inc. UDR, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $250,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Real Estate Securities Fund (Class I/JABGX) 21.17 % 5.07 % 7.11 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index 21.13 % 4.43 % 6.11 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 258,274,796 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 36 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,649,263 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 72% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % Industry Composition Specialized REITs 24.3 % Residential REITs 17.7 % Industrial REITs 15.5 % Health care REITs 12.6 % Retail REITs 11.8 % Diversified REITs 7.2 % Office REITs 4.3 % Hotels, restaurants and leisure 1.6 % Health care providers and services 1.2 % Real estate management and development 1.0 % Hotel and resort REITs 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 1.8 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % |
C000223233 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Real Estate Securities Fund |
Class Name | Class R6 |
Trading Symbol | JABIX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Real Estate Securities Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Real Estate Securities Fund $ 0.81 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 90 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.81% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Real Estate Securities Fund (Class R6/JABIX) returned 21.34% for the year ended August 31, 2024. U.S. equities saw significant gains due to easing financial conditions, a decline in inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, which helped lift prices for many real estate investment trusts (REITs). TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Welltower, Inc. Simon Property Group, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Veris Residential, Inc. UDR, Inc. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $1,000,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Real Estate Securities Fund (Class R6/JABIX) 21.34 % 5.13 % 7.13 % S&P 500 Index 27.14 % 15.92 % 12.98 % Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index 21.13 % 4.43 % 6.11 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 258,274,796 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 36 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 1,649,263 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 72% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % Industry Composition Specialized REITs 24.3 % Residential REITs 17.7 % Industrial REITs 15.5 % Health care REITs 12.6 % Retail REITs 11.8 % Diversified REITs 7.2 % Office REITs 4.3 % Hotels, restaurants and leisure 1.6 % Health care providers and services 1.2 % Real estate management and development 1.0 % Hotel and resort REITs 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 1.8 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings Prologis, Inc. 10.1 % Equinix, Inc. 7.9 % Welltower, Inc. 7.1 % AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 6.0 % Essex Property Trust, Inc. 5.5 % Extra Space Storage, Inc. 4.6 % Simon Property Group, Inc. 4.1 % Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. 3.6 % SL Green Realty Corp. 3.3 % Digital Realty Trust, Inc. 3.2 % |
C000069283 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Alternative Asset Allocation Fund |
Class Name | Class A |
Trading Symbol | JAAAX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Alternative Asset Allocation Fund $ 0.76 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 79 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.76% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class A/JAAAX) returned 7.51% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Generally positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was rebounding. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Holdings with equity exposure Real estate investment trusts and infrastructure stocks Precious metals TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Absolute return funds Commodities The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class A/JAAAX) 2.16 % 2.80 % ) 2.02 % Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class A/JAAAX)—excluding sales charge 7.51 % 3.86 % ) 2.55 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30 % (0.04 ) % 1.64 % HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index 5.75 % 3.19 % ) 1.62 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 787,529,929 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,109,958 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Asset Allocation Affiliated investment companies 58.3 % Absolute return strategies 33.3 % Alternative investment approaches 18.6 % Alternative markets 6.4 % Unaffiliated investment companies 37.7 % Absolute return strategies 22.7 % Alternative investment approaches 12.5 % Alternative markets 2.5 % Short-term investments and other 4.0 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
C000102118 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Alternative Asset Allocation Fund |
Class Name | Class C |
Trading Symbol | JAACX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Alternative Asset Allocation Fund $ 1.46 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 151 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.46% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class C/JAACX) returned 6.77% (excluding sales charges) for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Generally positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was rebounding. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Holdings with equity exposure Real estate investment trusts and infrastructure stocks Precious metals TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Absolute return funds Commodities The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class C/JAACX) 5.77 % 3.13 % ) 1.83 % Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class C/JAACX)—excluding sales charge 6.77 % 3.13 % ) 1.83 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30 % (0.04 ) % 1.64 % HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index 5.75 % 3.19 % ) 1.62 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 787,529,929 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,109,958 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Asset Allocation Affiliated investment companies 58.3 % Absolute return strategies 33.3 % Alternative investment approaches 18.6 % Alternative markets 6.4 % Unaffiliated investment companies 37.7 % Absolute return strategies 22.7 % Alternative investment approaches 12.5 % Alternative markets 2.5 % Short-term investments and other 4.0 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
C000098166 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Alternative Asset Allocation Fund |
Class Name | Class I |
Trading Symbol | JAAIX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Alternative Asset Allocation Fund $ 0.46 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.46% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class I/JAAIX) returned 7.81% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Generally positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was rebounding. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Holdings with equity exposure Real estate investment trusts and infrastructure stocks Precious metals TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Absolute return funds Commodities The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $250,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $250,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class I/JAAIX) 7.81 % 4.17 % ) 2.86 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30 % (0.04 ) % 1.64 % HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index 5.75 % 3.19 % ) 1.62 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 787,529,929 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,109,958 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Asset Allocation Affiliated investment companies 58.3 % Absolute return strategies 33.3 % Alternative investment approaches 18.6 % Alternative markets 6.4 % Unaffiliated investment companies 37.7 % Absolute return strategies 22.7 % Alternative investment approaches 12.5 % Alternative markets 2.5 % Short-term investments and other 4.0 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
C000113512 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Alternative Asset Allocation Fund |
Class Name | Class R2 |
Trading Symbol | JAAPX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Alternative Asset Allocation Fund $ 0.85 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 88 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.85% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class R2/JAAPX) returned 7.43% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Generally positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was rebounding. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Holdings with equity exposure Real estate investment trusts and infrastructure stocks Precious metals TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Absolute return funds Commodities The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class R2/JAAPX) 7.43 % 3.77 % ) 2.44 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30 % (0.04 ) % 1.64 % HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index 5.75 % 3.19 % ) 1.62 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 787,529,929 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,109,958 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Asset Allocation Affiliated investment companies 58.3 % Absolute return strategies 33.3 % Alternative investment approaches 18.6 % Alternative markets 6.4 % Unaffiliated investment companies 37.7 % Absolute return strategies 22.7 % Alternative investment approaches 12.5 % Alternative markets 2.5 % Short-term investments and other 4.0 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
C000128529 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Alternative Asset Allocation Fund |
Class Name | Class R4 |
Trading Symbol | JAASX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Alternative Asset Allocation Fund $ 0.60 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 62 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.60% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class R4/JAASX) returned 7.66% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Generally positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was rebounding. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Holdings with equity exposure Real estate investment trusts and infrastructure stocks Precious metals TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Absolute return funds Commodities The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $10,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $10,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class R4/JAASX) 7.66 % 4.03 % ) 2.71 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30 % (0.04 ) % 1.64 % HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index 5.75 % 3.19 % ) 1.62 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 787,529,929 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,109,958 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Asset Allocation Affiliated investment companies 58.3 % Absolute return strategies 33.3 % Alternative investment approaches 18.6 % Alternative markets 6.4 % Unaffiliated investment companies 37.7 % Absolute return strategies 22.7 % Alternative investment approaches 12.5 % Alternative markets 2.5 % Short-term investments and other 4.0 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
C000106470 [Member] | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Alternative Asset Allocation Fund |
Class Name | Class R6 |
Trading Symbol | JAARX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Alternative Asset Allocation Fund $ 0.35 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 36 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.35% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class R6/JAARX) returned 7.98% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The world financial markets gained ground in the annual period, with equities leading the way. Generally positive growth data and the start of interest-rate cuts by major central banks raised hopes that the global economy was rebounding. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Holdings with equity exposure Real estate investment trusts and infrastructure stocks Precious metals TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Absolute return funds Commodities The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Manulife Investment Management (US) LLC, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $1,000,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (Class R6/JAARX) 7.98 % 4.29 % ) 2.97 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 7.30 % (0.04 ) % 1.64 % HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index 5.75 % 3.19 % ) 1.62 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 787,529,929 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 2,109,958 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 24% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Asset Allocation Affiliated investment companies 58.3 % Absolute return strategies 33.3 % Alternative investment approaches 18.6 % Alternative markets 6.4 % Unaffiliated investment companies 37.7 % Absolute return strategies 22.7 % Alternative investment approaches 12.5 % Alternative markets 2.5 % Short-term investments and other 4.0 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
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Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
Fund Name | Small Cap Value Fund |
Class Name | Class R6 |
Trading Symbol | JSCCX |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This annual shareholder report contains important information about the John Hancock Small Cap Value Fund (the fund) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | annual shareholder report |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the fund at jhinvestments.com/documents |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-225-5291 |
Additional Information Website | jhinvestments.com/documents |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the fund costs during the last year? (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage Small Cap Value Fund $ 0.98 % |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 106 |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.98% |
Factors Affecting Performance [Text Block] | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance SUMMARY OF RESULTS Small Cap Value Fund (Class R6/JSCCX) returned 16.85% for the year ended August 31, 2024. The most significant factors affecting fund performance during the period included declining inflation, resilient U.S. economic growth, and expectations for interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, all of which contributed to a broad equity market rally. TOP PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTORS Financials sector ACI Worldwide, Inc. Kontoor Brands, Inc. TOP PERFORMANCE DETRACTORS Health care and communication services sectors Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. Visteon Corp. The views expressed in this report are exclusively those of the portfolio management team at Wellington Management Company LLP, and are subject to change. They are not meant as investment advice. |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Fund Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the fund (or for the life of the fund, if shorter). It assumes a $1,000,000 initial investment in the fund and in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period. GROWTH OF $1,000,000 |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN 1 Year 5 Years 10 Years Small Cap Value Fund (Class R6/JSCCX) 16.85 % 8.57 % 6.99 % Russell 3000 Index 26.14 % 15.19 % 12.36 % Russell 2000 Value Index 19.25 % 10.38 % 7.46 % |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption of fund shares. |
Updated Performance Information Location [Text Block] | Due to market volatility and other factors, the fund’s current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown and can be found at jhinvestments.com/investments |
Net Assets | $ 572,409,104 |
Holdings Count | Holding | 83 |
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount | $ 4,873,601 |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 38% |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics Fund net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Total advisory fees paid (net) $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the fund. Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % Sector Composition Financials 26.7 % Industrials 18.2 % Real estate 10.0 % Consumer discretionary 9.9 % Materials 7.9 % Information technology 7.8 % Energy 5.1 % Health care 4.8 % Utilities 3.4 % Consumer staples 2.6 % Communication services 1.0 % Short-term investments and other 2.6 % Holdings may not have been held by the fund for the entire period and are subject to change without notice. Portfolio composition is subject to review in accordance with the fund’s investment strategy and may vary in the future. Current and future portfolio holdings are subject to risk and may change at any time. |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings TriMas Corp. 2.0 % Gulfport Energy Corp. 1.9 % National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A 1.9 % Synovus Financial Corp. 1.9 % Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. 1.9 % Hancock Whitney Corp. 1.8 % Belden, Inc. 1.8 % Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida 1.8 % Enterprise Financial Services Corp. 1.8 % Cadence Bank 1.8 % |