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U.S. News evaluated 54 Short 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 0.40 percent over the past year, and 1.71 percent over the past three years.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 05.31.2013 |
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| Year to date | -0.2% |
| 1 Year | 0.4% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 1.7% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
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 normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities. Under normal circumstances, the fund's effective duration is no more than three years. It may also invest up to 10% of its net assets in foreign governmental high yield securities rated as low as B and their unrated equivalents. The fund may invest in other investment companies, including ETFs, and engage in short sales.
Fees
Fees are Below Average compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Short Term Government Income Trust has an expense ratio of 0.60 percent.
Risk
Risk is Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
