- ISIN
- US4780308106
- CUSIP
- 478030810
- Issuer
- John Hancock
- Inception Date
- Jul 16, 2019
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
JSNIX Performance Chart
JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund (JSNIX) is up 0.8% since the beginning of the year. JSNIX is currently trading at $9 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JSNIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,122.
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Returns By Period
JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund (JSNIX) has returned 0.76% so far this year and 4.10% over the past 12 months.
JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- 0.42%
- YTD
- 0.76%
- 6M
- 1.28%
- 1Y
- 4.10%
- 3Y*
- 4.90%
- 5Y*
- 2.32%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
JSNIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 16, 2019, JSNIX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 27.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -3.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 16 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, JSNIX closed higher 28% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +1.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.41% | 0.37% | -0.75% | 0.62% | 0.32% | -0.21% | 0.76% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.65% | 0.72% | 0.33% | 0.42% | 0.32% | 0.84% | 0.10% | 0.95% | 0.19% | 0.42% | 0.47% | 0.41% | 5.97% |
| 2024 | 0.52% | -0.15% | 0.11% | -0.24% | 0.87% | 0.11% | 1.30% | 0.86% | 0.94% | -0.53% | 0.52% | 0.22% | 4.61% |
| 2023 | 1.36% | -0.62% | 0.83% | 0.22% | -0.16% | -0.05% | 0.72% | -0.11% | -0.44% | -0.02% | 1.62% | 1.39% | 4.80% |
| 2022 | -0.77% | -0.59% | -0.97% | -0.78% | -0.25% | -2.11% | 1.40% | -0.45% | -1.84% | 0.23% | 1.37% | 0.27% | -4.46% |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 0.13% | -0.06% | 0.35% | 0.25% | 0.13% | 0.24% | 0.14% | -0.19% | -0.26% | -0.27% | 0.32% | 0.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.15%, beta of 0.03, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2019.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (10.08%) than losses (9.24%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.03 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.06 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.15%
- Beta
- 0.03
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 10.08%
- Downside Capture
- 9.24%
Expense Ratio
JSNIX has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
JSNIX ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund (JSNIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| JSNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.37 | +0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.07 | 2.78 | +0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.75 | 12.44 | +0.31 |
Dividends
Dividend History
JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund provided a 4.91% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.39 | $0.32 | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.30 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 4.91% | 4.92% | 4.17% | 3.46% | 3.03% | 2.49% | 2.99% | 1.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund. 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 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.19 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.46 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.28 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.25 |
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 JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund. 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 JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund was 7.23%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 71 trading sessions.
The current JHancock Short Duration Bond Fund drawdown is 0.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -7.23%Mar 2020 | 18d | 3mo 11d | 3mo 29dMar 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -7.01%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moSep 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.38%Mar 2026 | 24d | 2mo 4d | 2mo 28dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.96%Apr 2025 | 7d | 19d | 26dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.95%Oct 2024 | 27d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 2dOct 2024 - Dec 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| JSNIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.23% | -56.78% | +49.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.38% | -9.10% | +7.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -1.38% | -18.90% | +17.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.01% | -25.43% | +18.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.21% | -1.80% | +1.59% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.30% | -10.71% | +9.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.33% | 2.03% | -1.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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