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U.S. News evaluated 48 Ultrashort 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 0.29 percent over the past year.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
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| Year to date | 0.2% |
| 1 Year | 0.3% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | N/A |
Summary
The investment seeks a high level of current income consistent with the maintenance of liquidity and the preservation of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in a diversified portfolio of domestic, investment grade, debt securities. It may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities that are rated BBB by S&P or Fitch, Baa by Moody's, or unrated securities determined by the subadvisor to be of comparable quality. The fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in foreign debt securities, including up to 5% of its net assets in foreign debt securities that are denominated in a foreign currency.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
John Hancock Variable Insurance Trust Ultra Short Term Bond Trust has an expense ratio of 0.69 percent.
Risk
Risk is N/A compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
