John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF (JHMU) Alternatives
John Hancock Dynamic Municipal Bond ETF (JHMU) belongs to the Municipal Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JHMU. 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 JHMU
JHMU charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Municipal Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JHMU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Municipal Bond ETF | 0.03% | Oct 11, 2022 | JHMU vs SCMB | |
| Fidelity Systematic Municipal Bond Index ETF | 0.05% | Jul 11, 2019 | JHMU vs FMUN | |
| Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF | 0.05% | Aug 21, 2015 | JHMU vs VTEB | |
| Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF Shares | 0.07% | Mar 8, 2023 | JHMU vs VTES | |
| Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF | 0.07% | Dec 13, 2023 | JHMU vs CA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHMU
Among ETFs in the Municipal 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 98 | Jul 23, 2024 | JHMU vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 97 | Nov 1, 2018 | JHMU vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | 97 | Mar 3, 2015 | JHMU vs MEAR | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | 95 | Jun 24, 2024 | JHMU vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 95 | Oct 4, 2007 | JHMU vs CALI |
Top Performing JHMU Alternatives (YTD)
JHMU alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF | 1.20% | Sep 30, 2019 | JHMU vs OVM | |
| Xtrackers Municipal Infrastructure Revenue Bond ET... | 1.00% | Jun 4, 2013 | JHMU vs RVNU | |
| X-Square Municipal Income Tax Free ETF | 0.90% | May 18, 2023 | JHMU vs ZTAX | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 0.72% | Jul 23, 2024 | JHMU vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 0.64% | Nov 1, 2018 | JHMU vs FUMB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHMU
JHMU alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Muni Bond ETF | 0.00% | Mar 20, 2018 | JHMU vs IBMM | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | 1.03% | Nov 1, 2018 | JHMU vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | 1.09% | Oct 4, 2007 | JHMU vs CALI | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | 1.12% | Oct 20, 2025 | JHMU vs AMUN | |
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | 1.15% | Jul 23, 2024 | JHMU vs GUMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHMU
JHMU alternatives from the Municipal Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Ultra Short Municipal Income ETF | -0.48% | Jul 23, 2024 | JHMU vs GUMI | |
| First Trust Ultra Short Duration Municipal ETF | -0.60% | Nov 1, 2018 | JHMU vs FUMB | |
| iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF | -0.78% | Oct 4, 2007 | JHMU vs CALI | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | -0.85% | Jun 24, 2024 | JHMU vs PUSH | |
| iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond ETF | -0.86% | Mar 3, 2015 | JHMU vs MEAR |
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 | JHMU vs JHAC | |
| John Hancock Preferred Income ETF | Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds | 79 | -0.26% | Dec 14, 2021 | JHMU vs JHPI | |
| John Hancock U.S. High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 1.16% | Sep 27, 2022 | JHMU vs JHDV | |
| John Hancock Mortgage Backed Securities ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 57 | 0.15% | Aug 18, 2021 | JHMU vs JHMB | |
| John Hancock International High Dividend ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 95 | 6.76% | Dec 20, 2022 | JHMU vs JHID | |
| John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 43 | -0.63% | Mar 30, 2021 | JHMU vs JHCB | |
| John Hancock Disciplined Value International Selec... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.69% | Dec 19, 2023 | JHMU vs JDVI | |
| John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 53 | 0.02% | Dec 18, 2024 | JHMU vs JHCP |
Often Compared With JHMU
What investors most often compare with JHMU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Utilities Index Fund Admiral Shares | Utilities Equities | 73 | 7.83% | Apr 28, 2004 | JHMU vs VUIAX | |
| Vanguard Utilities ETF | Utilities Equities | 71 | 7.79% | Jan 26, 2004 | JHMU vs VPU | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | JHMU vs SGOV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | JHMU vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | JHMU vs BND | |
| iShares National AMT-Free Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 54 | -0.37% | Sep 7, 2007 | JHMU vs MUB |
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