John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JHML. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JHML
JHML charges 0.29% annually. There are 51 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | JHML vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.27B | Jun 2004 | JHML vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | 0.04% | 32.12B | Jul 2000 | JHML vs IUSG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | JHML vs SPYG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | 0.04% | 59.97B | Dec 2009 | JHML vs SCHG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHML
JHML has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 12 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | 91 | 705.83M | Feb 2015 | JHML vs ROUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 91 | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | JHML vs DGRO | |
| Xtrackers Russell 1000 US Quality at a Reasonable ... | 90 | 76.03M | Apr 2018 | JHML vs QARP | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | 89 | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | JHML vs MFUS | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 89 | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | JHML vs RFDA |
Top Performing JHML Alternatives (YTD)
JHML is at 15.20% YTD. There are 51 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Growth ETF | 33.22% | 239.95M | Dec 2025 | JHML vs GARY | |
| SMART Earnings Growth ETF | 32.95% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | JHML vs SGRT | |
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 31.77% | 12.46M | Oct 2025 | JHML vs MEME | |
| F/m Emerald Special Situations ETF | 30.99% | 29.00M | Aug 2014 | JHML vs SPIT | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 29.35% | 186.14M | Sep 2019 | JHML vs VEGN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHML
JHML has 12.16% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 8.23% | 39.10M | May 2017 | JHML vs CCOR | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.53% | 789.78M | Sep 2005 | JHML vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.58% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | JHML vs DGRO | |
| SPDR MSCI World StrategicFactors ETF | 9.77% | 174.18M | Jun 2014 | JHML vs QWLD | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 10.31% | 747.95M | Jul 2015 | JHML vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHML
JHML has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.95%. There are 13 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | -5.45% | 88.05M | Jun 2016 | JHML vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 705.83M | Feb 2015 | JHML vs ROUS | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 290.05M | Aug 2017 | JHML vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | JHML vs DGRO | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -7.09% | 789.78M | Sep 2005 | JHML vs PFM |
Other ETFs from Manulife
The 4 most viewed Manulife ETFs shown here include JHMM, JHMD, JHEM and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 16.93% | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | JHML vs JHMM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Developed International E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 13.16% | 963.04M | Dec 2016 | JHML vs JHMD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 64 | 20.50% | 1.00B | Sep 2018 | JHML vs JHEM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 18.89% | 724.18M | Nov 2017 | JHML vs JHSC |
Often Compared With JHML
Investors most often compare JHML with SPY, VOO, JHDV. These 19 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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