About JBFRX
John Hancock Bond Fund Class R4 is a diversified mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while managing investment risk. Its primary objective is to invest at least 80% of assets in a broad range of bonds, with a significant emphasis on investment-grade debt securities and cash equivalents, which typically comprise at least 75% of assets under normal market conditions. The fund's holdings span U.S. Treasuries, agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and securitized debt, and it may also include high-yield, asset-backed, commercial mortgage-backed, and select foreign securities, though exposure to non-U.S. dollar assets is limited. As an intermediate core-plus bond portfolio, it offers flexibility to allocate to various fixed income sectors beyond traditional benchmarks, aiding both diversification and yield potential. John Hancock Bond Fund Class R4 plays a central role for investors seeking stable income and long-term capital preservation, and it is widely used within retirement plans and by institutional clients for fixed income exposure within a balanced portfolio context.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol JBFRX
Share Class Class R4
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
JBFRX had a total return of -2.13% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.08%.
