John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - John Hancock Core Bond ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About JHCR

What does JHCR invest in?

JHCR is designed to provide a reliable income stream while safeguarding capital and ensuring liquidity. It invests primarily in high-quality bonds, focusing on maintaining investment-grade ratings to manage risk. The fund emphasizes bonds such as corporate notes, mortgage-backed securities, and US government securities, deliberately avoiding foreign securities and lower-rated debt to keep risks in check. The fund managers approach utilizes comprehensive research to identify undervalued bonds, balancing sector and security allocations. While JHCR generally follows the broader trends in bond markets regarding maturity and duration, it may adjust for defensive reasons when necessary. Additionally, the fund uses derivatives for hedging and risk management without employing leverage. Up to 10% of its assets may be held in cash or cash equivalents, allowing for adaptability in shifting market environments. This strategy aims to ensure a stable income while navigating risks effectively.

What is the expense ratio of JHCR?

John Hancock Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - John Hancock Core Bond ETF (JHCR) charges an expense ratio of 0.29%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is JHCR's dividend yield?

JHCR's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.31%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

What is the duration of JHCR?

Effective duration measures JHCR's sensitivity to interest-rate changes — a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. JHCR's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

What is the credit quality of JHCR?

JHCR's credit quality breakdown — the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below — is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

What is the yield to maturity of JHCR?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from JHCR if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. JHCR's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website — it differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.