John Hancock Regional Bank Fund (FRBAX) Alternatives
John Hancock Regional Bank Fund (FRBAX) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FRBAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FRBAX
FRBAX charges 1.22% annually. Among mutual funds in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FRBAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Financials Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Feb 4, 2004 | FRBAX vs VFAIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Financial Services Fund Class Z | 0.64% | Oct 2, 2018 | FRBAX vs FIKBX | |
| Fidelity Select Financial Services Portfolio | 0.73% | Dec 10, 1981 | FRBAX vs FIDSX | |
| Fidelity Select Banking Portfolio | 0.73% | Jun 30, 1986 | FRBAX vs FSRBX | |
| Fidelity Select Brokerage & Invmt Mgmt Portfolio | 0.75% | Jul 29, 1985 | FRBAX vs FSLBX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FRBAX
Among mutual funds in the Financials Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA | 79 | Oct 1, 2018 | FRBAX vs GAFSX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | 78 | Oct 1, 2018 | FRBAX vs GFSIX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | 44 | Jun 7, 1999 | FRBAX vs RMBKX | |
| Rydex Banking Fund | 36 | Apr 1, 1998 | FRBAX vs RYKIX | |
| Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund | 35 | Jan 3, 1997 | FRBAX vs HSFNX |
Top Performing FRBAX Alternatives (YTD)
FRBAX alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund | 4.20% | Aug 18, 1994 | FRBAX vs BTO | |
| Saratoga Financial Service Fund | 0.00% | Aug 1, 2000 | FRBAX vs SFPAX | |
| RMB Mendon Financial Services Fund | -0.36% | Jun 7, 1999 | FRBAX vs RMBKX | |
| Hennessy Small Cap Financial Fund | -0.51% | Jan 3, 1997 | FRBAX vs HSFNX | |
| Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc | -3.43% | Aug 29, 2003 | FRBAX vs FLC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FRBAX
FRBAX alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc | 11.34% | Aug 29, 2003 | FRBAX vs FLC | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | 15.18% | Oct 1, 2018 | FRBAX vs GFSIX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA | 15.21% | Oct 1, 2018 | FRBAX vs GAFSX | |
| Saratoga Financial Service Fund | 17.62% | Aug 1, 2000 | FRBAX vs SFPAX | |
| 1919 Financial Services Fund | 18.16% | Nov 16, 1998 | FRBAX vs SBFAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FRBAX
FRBAX alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc | -8.69% | Aug 29, 2003 | FRBAX vs FLC | |
| Fidelity Select Insurance Portfolio | -11.69% | Dec 16, 1985 | FRBAX vs FSPCX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund | -11.92% | Oct 1, 2018 | FRBAX vs GFSIX | |
| Gabelli Global Financial Services Fund Class AAA | -11.92% | Oct 1, 2018 | FRBAX vs GAFSX | |
| 1919 Financial Services Fund | -11.95% | Nov 16, 1998 | FRBAX vs SBFAX |
Other Mutual Funds from John Hancock
Most popular John Hancock mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | -2.58% | Oct 4, 1992 | FRBAX vs SVBAX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund ... | Mid Cap Value Equities | 34 | -0.62% | Jun 2, 1997 | FRBAX vs JVMIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | Multistrategy | 83 | 2.10% | Jan 1, 2009 | FRBAX vs JAAAX | |
| John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust 500 Index Tr... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.14% | Nov 4, 2012 | FRBAX vs JFIVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | -0.65% | Jan 2, 1997 | FRBAX vs JVLIX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | Dividend | 27 | 5.12% | Dec 14, 1989 | FRBAX vs PDT | |
| John Hancock Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 49 | -0.87% | Nov 9, 1973 | FRBAX vs JHNBX | |
| John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -10.79% | Oct 1, 1984 | FRBAX vs TAGRX | |
| John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -2.42% | Dec 20, 2013 | FRBAX vs JCCIX | |
| John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -14.89% | Oct 14, 2005 | FRBAX vs JIBCX |
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