5.7 in World Bond
U.S. News evaluated 87 World Bond Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
| Scorecard | |
|---|---|
| Morningstar | 4 / 5 Stars |
| Lipper | 5 5 1 3 1 |
| Zacks Investment Research | 3 (Hold) |
| Standard & Poor's | 3 / 5 Stars |
| TheStreet.com | D- (Sell) |
Fund Overview
The investment seeks maximum total return, consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in fixed-income instruments that are economically tied to at least three countries (one of which may be the United States), which may be represented by futures contracts (including related options) with respect to such securities, and options on such securities. It may invest up to 10% of net assets in preferred stocks. The fund is non-diversified.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 03.31.2012 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 0.9% |
| 1 Year | 8.5% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 13.5% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 7.5% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) |
Performance
The fund has returned 8.54 percent over the past year, 13.47 percent over the past three years, and 7.51 percent over the past five years.
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
Updated 03.31.2012
Holdings
Asset Allocation
| % Long | % Short | % Net | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 25.17 | 0.73 | 24.43 |
| Stocks | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bonds | 37.11 | 0.0 | 37.11 |
| Other | 5.7 | 0.17 | 5.53 |
| Foreign Bonds | 57.49 | 24.58 | 32.92 |
| Foreign Stocks | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Convertible | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Preferred | 0.01 | 0.0 | 0.01 |
Updated 01.31.2012
Top Holdings
Performance as of 03.31.2012
Portfolio as of 01.31.2012
| % Net Assets | |
|---|---|
| FNMA | 12.05 |
| FNMA | 5.53 |
| Bwu0771u8 Irs Gbp P F 2.50000 Cme | 2.8 |
| FNMA | 2.76 |
| Bwu0771u8 Irs Gbp R V 06mlibor Cme | 2.74 |
Fees
John Hancock II Global Bond Fund has an expense ratio of 0.85 percent.
