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Performance
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John Hancock Core Bond ETF (JHCR) is up 0.7% since the beginning of the year. JHCR is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Core Bond ETF (JHCR) has returned 0.65% so far this year and 6.38% over the past 12 months.
John Hancock Core Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- 0.27%
- YTD
- 0.65%
- 6M
- 0.59%
- 1Y
- 6.38%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 4.84%
- YTD
- 2.86%
- 6M
- 6.22%
- 1Y
- 33.47%
- 3Y*
- 19.26%
- 5Y*
- 10.96%
- 10Y*
- 12.89%
JHCR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2024, JHCR's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Feb 2025 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, JHCR closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 15, 2025 with a return of +0.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.32% | 1.64% | -1.85% | 0.56% | 0.65% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 0.51% | 2.27% | -0.10% | 0.22% | -0.62% | 1.77% | -0.08% | 1.26% | 1.10% | 0.59% | 0.72% | -0.30% | 7.54% |
| 2024 | -0.28% | -0.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Core Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.43%, beta of 0.04, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 19, 2024.
- This ETF captured 15.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -15.00%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.03 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.43%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 15.41%
- Downside Capture
- -15.00%
Expense Ratio
JHCR has an expense ratio of 0.29%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JHCR ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Core Bond ETF (JHCR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| JHCR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.52 | 2.59 | -1.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 3.60 | -1.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.48 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 3.33 | -0.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.65 | 15.04 | -6.39 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Core Bond ETF provided a 4.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.06 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.06 | $1.18 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 4.15% | 4.65% | 0.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Core Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.11 | ||||||||
| 2025 | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.16 | $1.18 |
| 2024 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the John Hancock Core Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the John Hancock Core Bond ETF was 2.85%, occurring on Apr 11, 2025. Recovery took 51 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Core Bond ETF drawdown is 1.30%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.85% | Apr 7, 2025 | 5 | Apr 11, 2025 | 51 | Jun 26, 2025 | 56 |
| -2.84% | Mar 2, 2026 | 15 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -1.56% | Dec 19, 2024 | 15 | Jan 13, 2025 | 5 | Jan 21, 2025 | 20 |
| -1.14% | Oct 28, 2025 | 7 | Nov 5, 2025 | 63 | Feb 6, 2026 | 70 |
| -1.12% | Feb 6, 2025 | 5 | Feb 12, 2025 | 6 | Feb 21, 2025 | 11 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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