PASIX vs. JAAAX
Compare and contrast key facts about PACE Alternative Strategies Investments (PASIX) and John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX).
PASIX is managed by UBS. It was launched on Apr 9, 2006. JAAAX is managed by John Hancock. It was launched on Jan 1, 2009.
Performance
PASIX vs. JAAAX - Performance Comparison
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PASIX vs. JAAAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PASIX PACE Alternative Strategies Investments | -0.10% | 7.47% | 6.56% | 4.97% | 0.22% | 2.60% | 9.48% | 6.08% | -5.41% | 3.71% |
JAAAX John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fund | 2.52% | 6.18% | 6.59% | 5.85% | -3.12% | 4.77% | 4.36% | 8.95% | -4.09% | 6.10% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PASIX achieves a -0.10% return, which is significantly lower than JAAAX's 2.52% return. Over the past 10 years, PASIX has underperformed JAAAX with an annualized return of 3.49%, while JAAAX has yielded a comparatively higher 4.05% annualized return.
PASIX
- 1D
- 0.60%
- 1M
- -2.59%
- YTD
- -0.10%
- 6M
- 0.73%
- 1Y
- 6.35%
- 3Y*
- 6.50%
- 5Y*
- 4.03%
- 10Y*
- 3.49%
JAAAX
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- -1.56%
- YTD
- 2.52%
- 6M
- 3.59%
- 1Y
- 8.05%
- 3Y*
- 6.41%
- 5Y*
- 4.12%
- 10Y*
- 4.05%
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PASIX vs. JAAAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PASIX has a 1.88% expense ratio, which is higher than JAAAX's 0.72% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PASIX vs. JAAAX — Risk / Return Rank
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PASIX vs. JAAAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PACE Alternative Strategies Investments (PASIX) and John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX). 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.
| PASIX | JAAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 1.75 | -0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.09 | 2.35 | -0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.39 | -0.09 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.92 | 1.88 | +0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.13 | 9.41 | -1.27 |
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
| PASIX | JAAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.48 | 1.75 | -0.27 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.81 | 0.98 | -0.17 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.70 | 0.93 | -0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.36 | 0.84 | -0.48 |
Correlation
The correlation between PASIX and JAAAX is 0.78, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
PASIX vs. JAAAX - Dividend Comparison
PASIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 10.94%, more than JAAAX's 1.49% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PASIX PACE Alternative Strategies Investments | 10.94% | 10.93% | 7.96% | 3.57% | 2.42% | 6.45% | 4.82% | 0.00% | 2.89% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.14% |
JAAAX John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fund | 1.49% | 1.53% | 1.17% | 1.71% | 3.02% | 1.72% | 0.74% | 3.38% | 1.99% | 1.23% | 0.77% | 2.78% |
Drawdowns
PASIX vs. JAAAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PASIX drawdown since its inception was -32.27%, which is greater than JAAAX's maximum drawdown of -15.72%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PASIX and JAAAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PASIX | JAAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.27% | -15.72% | -16.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.36% | -4.43% | +1.07% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.22% | -6.28% | +1.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.50% | -12.64% | +2.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.78% | -1.61% | -1.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.37% | -2.06% | -4.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.79% | 0.88% | -0.09% |
Volatility
PASIX vs. JAAAX - Volatility Comparison
PACE Alternative Strategies Investments (PASIX) has a higher volatility of 2.38% compared to John Hancock Funds Alternative Asset Allocation Fund (JAAAX) at 1.16%. This indicates that PASIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than JAAAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PASIX | JAAAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.38% | 1.16% | +1.22% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.64% | 2.74% | +0.90% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.49% | 4.73% | -0.24% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.02% | 4.22% | +0.80% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.01% | 4.38% | +0.63% |