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2 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
4
4
5
1
3
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Zacks Investment Research
3
(Hold)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
C-
(Hold)
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#35 in Intermediate-Term Government
U.S. News evaluated 82 Intermediate Government 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 3.29 percent over the past year, 4.71 percent over the past three years, 4.91 percent over the past five years, and 4.13 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 0.5% |
| 1 Year | 3.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 4.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 4.9% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 4.1% |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with preservation of capital; maintaining a stable share price is a secondary goal. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities (U.S. government securities). It may invest in higher-risk securities, including U.S. dollar denominated foreign government securities and asset-backed securities. The fund may also invest up to 10% of assets in foreign government high-yield securities (junk bonds) rated as low as B and their unrated equivalents.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock Government Income Fund has an expense ratio of 1.06 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
