- ISIN
- US47804J8421
- CUSIP
- 47804J842
- Issuer
- Manulife
- Inception Date
- Nov 8, 2017
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- John Hancock Dimensional Small Cap Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $670M
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Performance
JHSC Performance Chart
John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) is up 12.4% since the beginning of the year. JHSC is currently trading at $47 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JHSC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,422.
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Returns By Period
John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) has returned 12.41% so far this year and 25.05% over the past 12 months.
John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF
- 1D
- 0.64%
- 1M
- 2.82%
- YTD
- 12.41%
- 6M
- 11.44%
- 1Y
- 25.05%
- 3Y*
- 14.81%
- 5Y*
- 7.29%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
JHSC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2017, JHSC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, JHSC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.07% | 2.27% | -5.84% | 8.09% | 1.32% | 0.49% | 12.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.03% | -4.33% | -5.75% | -3.63% | 4.93% | 4.08% | 1.49% | 4.95% | 0.62% | -0.72% | 1.96% | -0.18% | 6.88% |
| 2024 | -3.22% | 4.04% | 4.62% | -6.19% | 4.26% | -1.37% | 7.51% | -0.33% | 1.18% | -1.02% | 9.39% | -8.00% | 9.74% |
| 2023 | 9.22% | -0.70% | -3.88% | -0.85% | -2.50% | 9.00% | 4.53% | -3.05% | -5.13% | -6.12% | 10.17% | 10.55% | 20.77% |
| 2022 | -7.26% | 0.51% | 1.51% | -6.87% | 0.65% | -8.83% | 9.38% | -3.17% | -9.26% | 11.04% | 5.04% | -5.83% | -14.65% |
| 2021 | 2.15% | 5.72% | 2.27% | 4.28% | -0.34% | -0.40% | -0.29% | 1.93% | -2.54% | 4.89% | -3.61% | 4.42% | 19.55% |
Benchmark Metrics
John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.56%, beta of 1.01, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 10, 2017.
- This ETF participated in 112.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.46% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -3.56% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.01 and R2 of 0.75, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -3.56%
- Beta
- 1.01
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 95.46%
- Downside Capture
- 112.76%
Expense Ratio
JHSC has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JHSC ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| JHSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.67 | 2.39 | -0.72 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.45 | 3.25 | -0.80 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.43 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.82 | 3.11 | -0.29 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.75 | 14.38 | -4.63 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.38 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.39 | $0.34 | $0.32 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 1.13% | 0.96% | 0.98% | 1.13% | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.14% | 1.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.47 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.38 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.39 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF was 42.66%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF drawdown is 0.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -42.66%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 28d | 8mo 29dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.21%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -25.16%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 6d | 1y 14dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -24.71%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 1y 21d | 1y 4moAug 2018 - Jan 2020 |
2018 correction2018 | -10.77%Feb 2018 | 16d | 3mo 26d | 4mo 12dJan 2018 - Jun 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JHSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.66% | -56.78% | +14.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.63% | -9.10% | -0.53% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.16% | -18.90% | -6.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.21% | -25.43% | +0.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.04% | 0.00% | -0.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.78% | -10.72% | +2.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.78% | 1.97% | +0.81% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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