John Hancock High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (JHTFX) Alternatives
John Hancock High Yield Municipal Bond Fund (JHTFX) belongs to the High Yield Muni category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with JHTFX. 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 JHTFX
JHTFX charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the High Yield Muni category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JHTFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Allocation Target Shares Series E Portfo... | 0.11% | Aug 3, 2014 | JHTFX vs BATEX | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 0.18% | May 9, 2007 | JHTFX vs EWHYX | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-3 | 0.31% | Jan 27, 2017 | JHTFX vs HIMFX | |
| American High-Income Municipal Bond Fund Class F-2 | 0.42% | Aug 1, 2008 | JHTFX vs AHMFX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 0.50% | Jun 14, 2015 | JHTFX vs SDHIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHTFX
Among mutual funds in the High Yield Muni 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 83 | Jun 10, 2018 | JHTFX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 70 | Jun 14, 2015 | JHTFX vs SDHIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 65 | Feb 28, 1985 | JHTFX vs PRFHX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 54 | Sep 29, 2015 | JHTFX vs ISHYX | |
| AB Municipal Income Shares | 43 | Aug 31, 2010 | JHTFX vs MISHX |
Top Performing JHTFX Alternatives (YTD)
JHTFX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen Municipal High Income Opportunity Fund | 3.79% | Nov 19, 2003 | JHTFX vs NMZ | |
| T. Rowe Price Tax Free High Yield Fund | 0.17% | Feb 28, 1985 | JHTFX vs PRFHX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 0.13% | Sep 29, 2015 | JHTFX vs ISHYX | |
| Redwood Managed Municipal Income Fund | 0.01% | Mar 8, 2017 | JHTFX vs RWMIX | |
| Eaton Vance High Yield Municipal Income Fund Class... | 0.00% | May 9, 2007 | JHTFX vs EWHYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHTFX
JHTFX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | 2.35% | Jun 10, 2018 | JHTFX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | 3.46% | Jun 14, 2015 | JHTFX vs SDHIX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | 3.77% | Jan 31, 2013 | JHTFX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | 3.83% | Sep 29, 2015 | JHTFX vs ISHYX | |
| Redwood Managed Municipal Income Fund | 3.89% | Mar 8, 2017 | JHTFX vs RWMIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHTFX
JHTFX alternatives from the High Yield Muni category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund | -2.21% | Jun 10, 2018 | JHTFX vs TMNIX | |
| Lord Abbett Short Duration High Income Municipal B... | -3.22% | Jun 14, 2015 | JHTFX vs SDHIX | |
| Nuveen Short Duration High Yield Municipal Bond Fu... | -3.63% | Jan 31, 2013 | JHTFX vs NVHIX | |
| Invesco Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -3.79% | Sep 29, 2015 | JHTFX vs ISHYX | |
| abrdn Short Duration High Yield Municipal Fund | -3.81% | May 30, 2013 | JHTFX vs AHYMX |
Other Mutual Funds from John Hancock
Most popular John Hancock mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | -2.58% | Oct 4, 1992 | JHTFX vs SVBAX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund ... | Mid Cap Value Equities | 34 | -0.62% | Jun 2, 1997 | JHTFX vs JVMIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | Multistrategy | 83 | 2.10% | Jan 1, 2009 | JHTFX vs JAAAX | |
| John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust 500 Index Tr... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.14% | Nov 4, 2012 | JHTFX vs JFIVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | -0.65% | Jan 2, 1997 | JHTFX vs JVLIX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | Dividend | 27 | 5.12% | Dec 14, 1989 | JHTFX vs PDT | |
| John Hancock Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 49 | -0.87% | Nov 9, 1973 | JHTFX vs JHNBX | |
| John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -10.79% | Oct 1, 1984 | JHTFX vs TAGRX | |
| John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -2.42% | Dec 20, 2013 | JHTFX vs JCCIX | |
| John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -14.89% | Oct 14, 2005 | JHTFX vs JIBCX |
Often Compared With JHTFX
What investors most often compare with JHTFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity High Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 93 | -0.85% | Aug 29, 1990 | JHTFX vs SPHIX |
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