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4 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
1
3
1
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Zacks Investment Research
1
(Strong Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
3 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C+
(Hold)
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#28 in High Yield Bond
U.S. News evaluated 167 High Yield Bond Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 17.58 percent over the past year, 12.36 percent over the past three years, and 10.44 percent over the past five years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 5.4% |
| 1 Year | 17.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 12.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 10.4% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks to realize an above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years, consistent with reasonable risk. The fund invests normally at least 80% of net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high yield securities. It may invest in foreign bonds and other fixed-income securities denominated in foreign currencies. The fund may also invest in fixed- and floating-rate loans. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration of between 3 and 7 years. However, the fund may invest in individual securities of any duration.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock II High Yield Fund has an expense ratio of 0.76 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
