John Hancock Income Fund (JHFIX) Alternatives
John Hancock Income Fund (JHFIX) belongs to the Multisector Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JHFIX. 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 JHFIX
JHFIX charges 0.80% annually. Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JHFIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.05% | Aug 3, 2014 | JHFIX vs DBSCX | |
| Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund Admiral Sha... | 0.30% | Oct 12, 2021 | JHFIX vs VMSAX | |
| JPMorgan Income Fund | 0.40% | Jun 1, 2014 | JHFIX vs JMSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | 0.40% | Jul 28, 2016 | JHFIX vs BWDTX | |
| Mercer Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund | 0.44% | Aug 20, 2013 | JHFIX vs MOFIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHFIX
Among mutual funds in the Multisector Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 99 | Nov 1, 2015 | JHFIX vs NWXHX | |
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 98 | Jan 30, 2018 | JHFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 98 | Nov 2, 2015 | JHFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Easterly Income Opportunities Fund | 98 | Aug 20, 2018 | JHFIX vs JSVIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 98 | Aug 3, 2014 | JHFIX vs DBSCX |
Top Performing JHFIX Alternatives (YTD)
JHFIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conquer Risk Managed Volatility Fund | 1.11% | Jun 30, 2020 | JHFIX vs CRMVX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.01% | Jul 16, 2019 | JHFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Doubleline Selective Credit Fund | 0.84% | Aug 3, 2014 | JHFIX vs DBSCX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 0.76% | Nov 1, 2015 | JHFIX vs NWXHX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | 0.69% | Dec 29, 2019 | JHFIX vs AXSIX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHFIX
JHFIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | 1.45% | Jan 30, 2018 | JHFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | 1.56% | Jul 16, 2019 | JHFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Muzinich Low Duration Fund | 1.57% | Jun 29, 2016 | JHFIX vs MZLSX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | 1.60% | Nov 2, 2015 | JHFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Nationwide Amundi Strategic Income Fund | 1.62% | Nov 1, 2015 | JHFIX vs NWXHX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHFIX
JHFIX alternatives from the Multisector Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrossingBridge Low Duration High Yield Fund | -0.93% | Jan 30, 2018 | JHFIX vs CBLDX | |
| Rational Special Situations Income Fund | -0.94% | Jul 16, 2019 | JHFIX vs RFXIX | |
| Nationwide Strategic Income A | -1.20% | Nov 2, 2015 | JHFIX vs NWXEX | |
| Axonic Strategic Income Fund | -1.22% | Dec 29, 2019 | JHFIX vs AXSIX | |
| Boyd Watterson Limited Duration Enhanced Income Fu... | -1.22% | Jul 28, 2016 | JHFIX vs BWDTX |
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 | JHFIX vs SVBAX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund ... | Mid Cap Value Equities | 34 | -0.62% | Jun 2, 1997 | JHFIX vs JVMIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | Multistrategy | 83 | 2.10% | Jan 1, 2009 | JHFIX vs JAAAX | |
| John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust 500 Index Tr... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.14% | Nov 4, 2012 | JHFIX vs JFIVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | -0.65% | Jan 2, 1997 | JHFIX vs JVLIX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | Dividend | 27 | 5.12% | Dec 14, 1989 | JHFIX vs PDT | |
| John Hancock Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 49 | -0.87% | Nov 9, 1973 | JHFIX vs JHNBX | |
| John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -10.79% | Oct 1, 1984 | JHFIX vs TAGRX | |
| John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -2.42% | Dec 20, 2013 | JHFIX vs JCCIX | |
| John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -14.89% | Oct 14, 2005 | JHFIX vs JIBCX |
Often Compared With JHFIX
What investors most often compare with JHFIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 81 | -1.36% | Mar 30, 2007 | JHFIX vs PIMIX | |
| Nationwide WCM Focused Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 2 | -11.14% | Mar 1, 2007 | JHFIX vs NWGSX | |
| CrossingBridge Responsible Credit Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.44% | Jun 29, 2021 | JHFIX vs CBRDX | |
| Angel Oak Multi-Strategy Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 97 | 0.41% | Jun 27, 2011 | JHFIX vs ANGLX | |
| Eaton Vance Strategic Income Fund Class I | Multisector Bonds | 98 | 0.53% | Apr 3, 2009 | JHFIX vs ESIIX |
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