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 68 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.38B | Mar 2019 | JHML vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | 1.28B | Jun 2004 | JHML vs ILCB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | 365.00B | Jan 2004 | JHML vs VUG | |
| iShares Morningstar Growth ETF | 0.04% | 3.25B | Jun 2004 | JHML vs ILCG | |
| Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA ETF | 0.04% | 11.44B | Sep 2017 | JHML vs PBUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHML
JHML has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 29 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 91 | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | JHML vs DARP | |
| Wahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF | 88 | 555.00M | Jul 2019 | JHML vs HLAL | |
| Impact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF | 88 | 59.00M | Jul 2018 | JHML vs NACP | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 86 | 134.13M | Sep 2019 | JHML vs VEGN | |
| RiverFront Dynamic US Dividend Advantage ETF | 83 | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | JHML vs RFDA |
Top Performing JHML Alternatives (YTD)
JHML is at 11.62% YTD. There are 81 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 79.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Meme Stock ETF | 79.03% | 29.99M | Oct 2025 | JHML vs MEME | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 51.46% | 50.41M | Aug 2025 | JHML vs SGRT | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 40.18% | 87.87M | Feb 2020 | JHML vs IQM | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 32.67% | 15.25M | Dec 2021 | JHML vs DARP | |
| US Vegan Climate ETF | 32.05% | 134.13M | Sep 2019 | JHML vs VEGN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHML
JHML has 11.48% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | 6.93% | 39.10M | May 2017 | JHML vs CCOR | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | 8.87% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | JHML vs DLN | |
| SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF | 9.09% | 1.64B | Apr 2015 | JHML vs QUS | |
| Invesco Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.47% | 780.82M | Sep 2005 | JHML vs PFM | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | 9.48% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | JHML vs DGRO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHML
JHML has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.95%. There are 19 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% | 87.48M | Jun 2016 | JHML vs RFDA | |
| Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF | -5.97% | 632.73M | Feb 2015 | JHML vs ROUS | |
| WisdomTree US LargeCap Dividend ETF | -6.10% | 6.04B | Jun 2006 | JHML vs DLN | |
| PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor U.S. Equity ETF | -6.39% | 251.20M | Aug 2017 | JHML vs MFUS | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | -6.47% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | JHML vs DGRO |
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 | 55 | 12.60% | 5.58B | Sep 2015 | JHML vs JHMM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Developed International E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 42 | 7.87% | 947.67M | Dec 2016 | JHML vs JHMD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 83 | 25.90% | 1.03B | Sep 2018 | JHML vs JHEM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 11.55% | 669.54M | Nov 2017 | JHML vs JHSC |
Often Compared With JHML
Investors most often compare JHML with SPY, VOO, FBGRX. These 19 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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