About JHBSX
John Hancock Bond Fund Class R6 is an open-end mutual fund specializing in intermediate core-plus bonds. Its primary function is to provide investors with diversified exposure to the U.S. fixed income market, aiming for both income generation and capital preservation. The fund invests across a broad array of investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, U.S. Treasuries, securitized debt, and other government obligations, with notable allocations to sectors like banking, energy, and real estate. It is actively managed, employing strategies to capture value through sector selection, credit analysis, and duration management. The fund’s monthly dividend distribution and a yield that consistently exceeds its peer group underscore its focus on regular income. With assets well above category averages and an expense ratio significantly lower than peers, John Hancock Bond Fund Class R6 serves institutional and high-net-worth investors seeking a stable, cost-efficient core bond allocation. It plays a key role in balancing risk and return within multi-asset portfolios, especially during periods of market volatility or shifting interest rates.
Fund Family John Hancock
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol JHBSX
Share Class Class R6
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
JHBSX had a total return of -1.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.89%.
