JHCRvsHYMBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF
This fund is part of
Municipal Bonds
-0.12%
John Hancock Core Bond ETF (JHCR) belongs to the US Aggregate Bonds segment. State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE High Yield Municipal Bond ETF (HYMB) is part of the Municipal Bonds segment. JHCR's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Industrials. In contrast, HYMB's top sector exposures are Municipal. JHCR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.35% for HYMB. JHCR is down -0.61% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2.58B in YTD flows. HYMB performs better with 1.59% YTD performance, and +$580M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of JHCR and HYMB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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JHCR vs HYMB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/31/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | JHCR HYMB | -0.07%-0.13% | -1.07%-0.79% | -0.61%+1.59% | +1.51%+6.65% | n/a+14.20% | n/a-0.39% |
| Flows | JHCR HYMB | +$46M+$287M | +$270M+$543M | +$2.58B+$580M | +$2.58B+$735M | -+$1.50B | -+$2.01B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | JHCR HYMB | +4.18%+3.01% | +3.98%+2.94% | n/a+4.82% | n/a+4.87% |
| Max drawdown | JHCR HYMB | -1.83%-2.04% | -2.96%-2.67% | n/a-7.06% | n/a-20.03% |
| Max drawdown duration | JHCR HYMB | 63d57d | 183d88d | n/a269d | n/a1509d |
Trading data
JHCR | HYMB | |
Last sale 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM | $24.81 | $24.74 |
| Previous close 08/31/2026 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Consolidated volume 08/31/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of September 1, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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JHCR
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Main metrics
Last update 8/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
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JHCR | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $24.81 | $24.74 |
| 1D performance | -0.16% | -0.24% |
| AuM | $2.50 B | $3.44 B |
| E/R | 0.65% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
JHCR | HYMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Passive |
| Provider | John Hancock Investments | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | - | ICE US Select High Yield Crossover Municipal Index |
| N° of holdings | 233 | 792 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | December 18, 2024 | April 13, 2011 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
JHCR
USA
54.13%
Other
45.87%
HYMB
USA
53.95%
Other
46.05%
Sectors
JHCR
Sovereign
16.87%
Finance
16.62%
Other
66.51%
HYMB
Municipal
53.95%
Other
46.05%
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Diversification
JHCR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.71%
HYMB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
10%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
JHCR
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD
3.16%
USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2031, USD (AA-2031)
1.40%
USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2042, USD
1.24%
USA, Bonds 1.375% 15aug2050, USD
1.17%
USA, Bonds 2% 15feb2050, USD
1.10%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15feb2046, USD
0.99%
USA, Notes 3.375% 29feb2028, USD (AY-2028)
0.87%
USA, Bonds 5% 15may2046, USD
0.87%
USA, Bonds 1.625% 15nov2050, USD
0.80%
US3140QQLU71
0.78%
US3133KNW411
0.70%
USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2036, USD (C-2036)
0.69%
USA, Bonds 4.75% 15aug2055, USD
0.66%
US3140QF5Y15
0.65%
US3140QNQL96
0.64%
HYMB
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD
2.30%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD
1.41%
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2)
1.28%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2046, USD
0.80%
Puerto Rico, 4% 1jul2041, USD
0.59%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.75% 1jul2053, USD
0.57%
New York Liberty Development Corp., 5% 15nov2044, USD
0.45%
US592250EW01
0.39%
US09182TGL52
0.35%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.329% 1jul2040, USD
0.34%
US167505ZF68
0.32%
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., 5% 1oct2039, USD (2022A)
0.31%
US472682ZN67
0.30%
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, 5% 1jan2058, USD (2024A)
0.30%
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., 0% 1jun2066, USD (2021B-2)
0.29%
Frequently asked questions about JHCR and HYMB
How have the JHCR and HYMB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of August 31, 2026, JHCR is down -0.61% year-to-date (YTD), while HYMB has returned 1.59%. That puts HYMB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: JHCR or HYMB?
Year-to-date, the JHCR ETF saw +$2.58B in flows, compared to +$580M for HYMB.
Which ETF is more volatile: JHCR or HYMB?
Over the past year, JHCR had a volatility of 3.98%, while HYMB experienced 2.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: JHCR or HYMB?
As of August 31, 2026, JHCR holds $2.50 B in assets under management (AUM), while HYMB manages $3.44 B.
What sectors do the JHCR and HYMB ETFs invest in?
JHCR leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Finance. Meanwhile, HYMB focuses on Municipal.
What are the top holdings of the JHCR ETF and HYMB ETF?
JHCR top holdings include USA, Bonds 4.75% 15feb2056, USD, USA, Notes 4.125% 30jun2031, USD (AA-2031) and USA, Bonds 4% 15nov2042, USD. HYMB holds in its top three: Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 5% 1jul2058, USD, Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., 4.784% 1jul2058, USD and Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, 5% 1jun2055, USD (2020B-2).
Which ETF is more diversified: JHCR or HYMB?
JHCR holds 512 securities with 15.71% of its assets in the top 15. HYMB has 1732 securities and a top 15 weight of 10%.
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