John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) Alternatives
John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) belongs to the Large Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PZFVX. 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 PZFVX
PZFVX charges 1.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PZFVX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Stock Selector Large Cap Value Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 6, 2012 | PZFVX vs FBLEX | |
| Fidelity Large Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Jun 7, 2016 | PZFVX vs FLCOX | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.04% | Dec 20, 2017 | PZFVX vs SWLVX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Institutional Shares | 0.04% | Jul 2, 1998 | PZFVX vs VIVIX | |
| Vanguard Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.05% | Nov 13, 2000 | PZFVX vs VVIAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PZFVX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Value Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 92 | Mar 2, 2016 | PZFVX vs VIHAX | |
| Delaware Growth and Income Fund | 88 | Oct 4, 1993 | PZFVX vs FGINX | |
| Towpath Focus Fund | 87 | Dec 31, 2019 | PZFVX vs TOWFX | |
| Neiman Large Cap Value Fund | 86 | Apr 1, 2003 | PZFVX vs NEIMX | |
| Al Frank Fund | 85 | May 1, 2006 | PZFVX vs VALAX |
Top Performing PZFVX Alternatives (YTD)
PZFVX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria Value Focused Fund | 18.00% | Jan 1, 1984 | PZFVX vs AVERX | |
| Voya Corporate Leaders Trust Fund | 15.27% | Nov 18, 1935 | PZFVX vs LEXCX | |
| GQG Partners US Quality Dividend Income Fund | 11.95% | Jun 29, 2021 | PZFVX vs GQHPX | |
| AMG Yacktman Focused Fund | 8.59% | May 1, 1997 | PZFVX vs YAFFX | |
| Hennessy Cornerstone Value Fund | 8.31% | Nov 1, 1996 | PZFVX vs HFCVX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PZFVX
PZFVX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | 4.68% | Feb 1, 2021 | PZFVX vs ACTIX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | 9.48% | Dec 1, 1973 | PZFVX vs RIDAX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | 11.05% | Feb 28, 2001 | PZFVX vs HDCTX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund | 11.59% | Aug 1, 1994 | PZFVX vs TWEIX | |
| American Century Equity Income Fund Class I | 11.61% | Jul 8, 1998 | PZFVX vs ACIIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PZFVX
PZFVX alternatives from the Large Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advisors Capital Tactical Fixed Income Fund | -3.07% | Feb 1, 2021 | PZFVX vs ACTIX | |
| Rational Equity Armor Fund | -6.95% | Feb 28, 2001 | PZFVX vs HDCTX | |
| Auxier Focus Fund | -8.19% | Jul 9, 1999 | PZFVX vs AUXFX | |
| The Income Fund of America Class R-1 | -8.25% | Dec 1, 1973 | PZFVX vs RIDAX | |
| 1789 Growth and Income Fund | -8.36% | Jan 21, 2011 | PZFVX vs PSECX |
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 | PZFVX vs SVBAX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund ... | Mid Cap Value Equities | 34 | -0.62% | Jun 2, 1997 | PZFVX vs JVMIX | |
| John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fu... | Multistrategy | 83 | 2.10% | Jan 1, 2009 | PZFVX vs JAAAX | |
| John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust 500 Index Tr... | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | -7.14% | Nov 4, 2012 | PZFVX vs JFIVX | |
| John Hancock Funds Disciplined Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 61 | -0.65% | Jan 2, 1997 | PZFVX vs JVLIX | |
| John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund | Dividend | 27 | 5.12% | Dec 14, 1989 | PZFVX vs PDT | |
| John Hancock Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 49 | -0.87% | Nov 9, 1973 | PZFVX vs JHNBX | |
| John Hancock Fundamental Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -10.79% | Oct 1, 1984 | PZFVX vs TAGRX | |
| John Hancock Small Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -2.42% | Dec 20, 2013 | PZFVX vs JCCIX | |
| John Hancock Funds II Blue Chip Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -14.89% | Oct 14, 2005 | PZFVX vs JIBCX |
Often Compared With PZFVX
What investors most often compare with PZFVX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | PZFVX vs ^GSPC | ||
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | PZFVX vs IVV | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | PZFVX vs VOO | |
| TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 48 | -0.04% | Oct 1, 2002 | PZFVX vs TILVX |
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