John Hancock Mortgage Backed Securities ETF (JHMB) Alternatives
John Hancock Mortgage Backed Securities ETF (JHMB) 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 JHMB. 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 JHMB
JHMB charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JHMB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Dec 2, 2025 | JHMB vs BNDP | |
| iShares Core 5-10 Year USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Nov 1, 2016 | JHMB vs IMTB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | 0.06% | Jun 10, 2014 | JHMB vs IUSB | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | 0.12% | Jun 23, 2020 | JHMB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF | 0.17% | Apr 22, 2014 | JHMB vs BYLD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHMB
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 | JHMB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 85 | Feb 26, 2024 | JHMB vs CAAA | |
| iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Systematic... | 83 | Feb 24, 2015 | JHMB vs FIBR | |
| iShares Systematic Bond ETF | 82 | Feb 24, 2015 | JHMB vs SYSB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 77 | Jan 15, 2025 | JHMB vs BNDS |
Top Performing JHMB Alternatives (YTD)
JHMB 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 | JHMB vs MAMB | |
| Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF | 0.75% | Jan 15, 2025 | JHMB vs BNDS | |
| Neos Enhanced Income Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.68% | Aug 29, 2022 | JHMB vs BNDI | |
| Kingsbarn Tactical Bond ETF | 0.63% | Dec 20, 2021 | JHMB vs KDRN | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 0.29% | Jun 4, 2021 | JHMB vs MBS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHMB
JHMB 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 | JHMB vs ZHOG | |
| First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF | 3.34% | Feb 26, 2024 | JHMB vs CAAA | |
| Angel Oak Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF | 3.62% | Jun 4, 2021 | JHMB vs MBS | |
| Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF | 3.66% | Dec 2, 2025 | JHMB vs BNDP | |
| DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF | 3.71% | Mar 31, 2022 | JHMB vs DBND |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHMB
JHMB 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 | JHMB vs CAAA | |
| F/m Opportunistic Income ETF | -2.20% | Sep 5, 2023 | JHMB vs ZHOG | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Total USD Bond Market ETF | -2.42% | Jun 23, 2020 | JHMB vs EUSB | |
| iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF | -2.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | JHMB vs IUSB | |
| ActivePassive Core Bond ETF | -2.51% | May 2, 2023 | JHMB 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 | JHMB vs JHAC | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 79 | -0.26% | Dec 14, 2021 | JHMB vs JHPI | |
| John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 1.16% | Sep 27, 2022 | JHMB vs JHDV | |
| John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 58 | -0.05% | Nov 1, 2023 | JHMB vs JHMU | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 95 | 6.76% | Dec 20, 2022 | JHMB vs JHID | |
| John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 43 | -0.63% | Mar 30, 2021 | JHMB vs JHCB | |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value International Selec... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.69% | Dec 19, 2023 | JHMB vs JDVI | |
| John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | 0.02% | Dec 18, 2024 | JHMB vs JHCP |
Often Compared With JHMB
What investors most often compare with JHMB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 82 | 4.84% | Jun 4, 2014 | JHMB vs QEMM | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | JHMB vs BIL | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shar... | Total Bond Market | 56 | -0.49% | Nov 12, 2001 | JHMB vs VBTLX | |
| iShares MBS Bond ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 67 | 0.41% | Mar 16, 2007 | JHMB vs MBB | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | JHMB vs VTV | |
| DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.90% | Mar 31, 2023 | JHMB vs DCRE |
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