John Hancock High Yield ETF (JHHY) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JHHY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JHHY
JHHY charges 0.52% annually. There are 86 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab High Yield Bond ETF | 0.03% | 2.60B | Jul 2023 | JHHY vs SCYB | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | 0.05% | 11.10B | Jun 2012 | JHHY vs SPHY | |
| Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 1.69B | Sep 2025 | JHHY vs NHYB | |
| Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 3.49B | Dec 2016 | JHHY vs HYLB | |
| iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 0.15% | 28.01B | Oct 2017 | JHHY vs USHY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHHY
JHHY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 31 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 95 | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | JHHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | 85 | 9.36M | Nov 2024 | JHHY vs LDRH | |
| WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fu... | 84 | 239.72M | Dec 2013 | JHHY vs HYZD | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 84 | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | JHHY vs FLRT | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 82 | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | JHHY vs IBHG |
Top Performing JHHY Alternatives (YTD)
JHHY is at 1.78% YTD. There are 45 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | 14.24% | — | Aug 2025 | JHHY vs DADS | |
| VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ET... | 4.28% | 522.05M | May 2012 | JHHY vs HYEM | |
| Man Active High Yield ETF | 4.09% | 19.82M | Sep 2025 | JHHY vs MHY | |
| ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged | 3.86% | 174.87M | May 2013 | JHHY vs HYHG | |
| Fidelity Sustainable High Yield ETF | 3.40% | 125.35M | Feb 2022 | JHHY vs FSYD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHHY
JHHY has 3.95% 1-year volatility. There are 70 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate... | 0.00% | 6.49M | Mar 2015 | JHHY vs ESHY | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | 1.36% | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | JHHY vs BSJQ | |
| Pacific Global Senior Loan ETF | 1.59% | 624.90M | Feb 2015 | JHHY vs FLRT | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | 2.08% | 847.56M | Sep 2019 | JHHY vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | 2.09% | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | JHHY vs IBHG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHHY
JHHY has a 1-year max drawdown of -2.51%. There are 47 ETFs in the High Yield Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -0.54% | 962.59M | Aug 2018 | JHHY vs BSJQ | |
| iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -0.73% | 500.53M | Jul 2021 | JHHY vs IBHG | |
| Invesco BulletShares 2027 High Yield Corporate Bon... | -1.16% | 847.56M | Sep 2019 | JHHY vs BSJR | |
| iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF | -1.22% | 452.61M | Mar 2022 | JHHY vs IBHH | |
| iShares iBonds 1-5 Year High Yield and Income Ladd... | -1.23% | 9.36M | Nov 2024 | JHHY vs LDRH |
Other ETFs from John Hancock
The 10 most viewed John Hancock ETFs shown here include JHAC, JHPI, JHDV and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $724M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Fundamental All Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -4.18% | 3.58M | Nov 2023 | JHHY vs JHAC | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 64 | 1.69% | 206.66M | Dec 2021 | JHHY vs JHPI | |
| John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 80 | 17.56% | 12.24M | Sep 2022 | JHHY vs JHDV | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 82 | 12.53% | 11.32M | Dec 2022 | JHHY vs JHID | |
| John Hancock Mortgage Backed Securities ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 44 | 0.68% | 201.81M | Aug 2021 | JHHY vs JHMB | |
| John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 75 | 1.99% | 44.02M | Nov 2023 | JHHY vs JHMU | |
| John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 37 | 0.61% | — | Dec 2024 | JHHY vs JHCP | |
| John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 34 | 0.75% | 109.59M | Mar 2021 | JHHY vs JHCB | |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value International Selec... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 46 | 8.42% | 723.62M | Dec 2023 | JHHY vs JDVI | |
| John Hancock Core Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 35 | 0.51% | — | Dec 2024 | JHHY vs JHCR |
Often Compared With JHHY
Investors most often compare JHHY with USO, YLD, DBE. These 18 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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