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U.S. News evaluated 166 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 16.73 percent over the past year, 10.43 percent over the past three years, 9.48 percent over the past five years, and 8.59 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 5.8% |
| 1 Year | 16.7% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 10.4% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 9.5% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 8.6% |
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 normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) at the time of investment in high yield securities. It may also invest in investment-grade securities. The fund may invest in foreign bonds and other fixed-income securities denominated in foreign currencies, where, in the opinion of the subadviser, the combination of current yield and currency value offer attractive expected returns. It normally maintains an average portfolio duration of between three and seven years.
Fees
Fees are Above Average compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust High Yield Trust has an expense ratio of 0.77 percent.
Risk
Risk is Above Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
