JFIIX vs. SVBAX
Compare and contrast key facts about John Hancock Funds Floating Rate Income Fund (JFIIX) and John Hancock Balanced Fund (SVBAX).
JFIIX is managed by John Hancock. It was launched on Jan 1, 2008. SVBAX is managed by John Hancock. It was launched on Oct 4, 1992.
Performance
JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Performance Comparison
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JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JFIIX John Hancock Funds Floating Rate Income Fund | -1.53% | 4.78% | 7.19% | 11.06% | -3.83% | 4.50% | 2.91% | 9.34% | -0.88% | 3.02% |
SVBAX John Hancock Balanced Fund | -2.58% | 15.69% | 13.31% | 18.22% | -15.79% | 14.49% | 15.97% | 21.28% | -5.02% | 13.40% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, JFIIX achieves a -1.53% return, which is significantly higher than SVBAX's -2.58% return. Over the past 10 years, JFIIX has underperformed SVBAX with an annualized return of 4.63%, while SVBAX has yielded a comparatively higher 8.91% annualized return.
JFIIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.41%
- YTD
- -1.53%
- 6M
- -1.00%
- 1Y
- 2.69%
- 3Y*
- 5.78%
- 5Y*
- 3.98%
- 10Y*
- 4.63%
SVBAX
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -5.47%
- YTD
- -2.58%
- 6M
- 1.01%
- 1Y
- 14.91%
- 3Y*
- 12.95%
- 5Y*
- 7.35%
- 10Y*
- 8.91%
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JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
JFIIX has a 0.78% expense ratio, which is lower than SVBAX's 1.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
JFIIX vs. SVBAX — Risk / Return Rank
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JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for John Hancock Funds Floating Rate Income Fund (JFIIX) and John Hancock Balanced Fund (SVBAX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| JFIIX | SVBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.08 | 1.38 | -0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.68 | 1.99 | -0.31 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.29 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.35 | 1.80 | -0.45 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.53 | 8.90 | -4.38 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| JFIIX | SVBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.08 | 1.38 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.42 | 0.69 | +0.73 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.21 | 0.83 | +0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.03 | 0.67 | +0.36 |
Correlation
The correlation between JFIIX and SVBAX is 0.24, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Dividend Comparison
JFIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.32%, less than SVBAX's 12.82% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JFIIX John Hancock Funds Floating Rate Income Fund | 6.32% | 6.96% | 6.92% | 6.51% | 7.33% | 3.44% | 4.36% | 5.72% | 4.65% | 4.52% | 5.42% | 5.33% |
SVBAX John Hancock Balanced Fund | 12.82% | 12.45% | 3.72% | 1.48% | 1.60% | 2.73% | 1.60% | 2.19% | 8.06% | 3.51% | 1.70% | 4.57% |
Drawdowns
JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum JFIIX drawdown since its inception was -29.82%, smaller than the maximum SVBAX drawdown of -40.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for JFIIX and SVBAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| JFIIX | SVBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -29.82% | -40.81% | +10.99% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.12% | -7.73% | +5.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -7.64% | -20.53% | +12.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -20.88% | -21.00% | +0.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.53% | -5.57% | +4.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.93% | -5.26% | +3.33% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.67% | 1.56% | -0.89% |
Volatility
JFIIX vs. SVBAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for John Hancock Funds Floating Rate Income Fund (JFIIX) is 0.75%, while John Hancock Balanced Fund (SVBAX) has a volatility of 3.23%. This indicates that JFIIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SVBAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| JFIIX | SVBAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.75% | 3.23% | -2.48% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.76% | 6.04% | -4.28% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.96% | 11.07% | -8.11% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.82% | 10.70% | -7.88% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.85% | 10.74% | -6.89% |