John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (JHCP) Alternatives
John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (JHCP) belongs to the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JHCP. 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 JHCP
JHCP charges 0.36% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JHCP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | JHCP vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | JHCP vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | JHCP vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | JHCP vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | JHCP vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHCP
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 86 | Sep 5, 2023 | JHCP vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | JHCP vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | JHCP vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | JHCP vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | JHCP vs BNDS |
Top Performing JHCP Alternatives (YTD)
JHCP alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ambassador Income ETF | 1.19% | Mar 23, 2021 | JHCP vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | JHCP vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | JHCP vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | JHCP vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | JHCP vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHCP
JHCP alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | 2.31% | Sep 5, 2023 | JHCP vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | JHCP vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | JHCP vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | JHCP vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | JHCP vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHCP
JHCP alternatives from the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | -2.08% | Feb 26, 2024 | JHCP vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | JHCP vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | JHCP vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | JHCP vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | JHCP vs APCB |
Other ETFs from John Hancock
Most popular John Hancock ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Fundamental All Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 16 | -10.30% | Nov 1, 2023 | JHCP vs JHAC | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 79 | -0.26% | Dec 14, 2021 | JHCP vs JHPI | |
| John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 1.16% | Sep 27, 2022 | JHCP vs JHDV | |
| John Hancock Mortgage Backed Securities ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 57 | 0.15% | Aug 18, 2021 | JHCP vs JHMB | |
| John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 58 | -0.05% | Nov 1, 2023 | JHCP vs JHMU | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 95 | 6.76% | Dec 20, 2022 | JHCP vs JHID | |
| John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 43 | -0.63% | Mar 30, 2021 | JHCP vs JHCB | |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value International Selec... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.69% | Dec 19, 2023 | JHCP vs JDVI |
Often Compared With JHCP
What investors most often compare with JHCP, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Fixed Income Trend ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | — | -0.25% | Mar 27, 2025 | JHCP vs CFIT | |
| Nuveen Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | -0.18% | Mar 5, 2024 | JHCP vs NCPB | |
| OneAscent Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 56 | -0.38% | Mar 30, 2022 | JHCP vs OACP | |
| Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 69 | -0.31% | Nov 14, 1984 | JHCP vs EVTR | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.02% | Dec 7, 2023 | JHCP vs VPLS |
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