Viewpoints from John Hancock Investment Management
John Hancock Investment Management is one of the industry's most highly regarded multimanagers, dedicated to finding proven portfolio teams with specialized expertise for every fund we offer, then applying vigorous investment oversight to ensure that those funds continue to meet our uncompromising standards.
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Creation and redemption: ETFs’ “secret sauce” explained
The creation and redemption process used by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the behind-the-scenes feature that drives many of their advantages. These include low fees, liquidity, and ETF tax efficiency.
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Fed cut—now what? Bond market history offers two clues
The Fed cut interest rates this week for the first time since 2008. What are the investment implications? Bond market history points to two—learn each one.
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Using the profitability factor in multifactor investing
Adding profitability to other factors such as size and value in multifactor ETFs may improve risk-adjusted returns and overall portfolio diversification.
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When value stocks lag, multifactor diversification can help
Value stocks have underperformed. A multifactor approach may make it easier for investors to stick with their long-term plan.
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How do the new Morningstar bond categories affect you?
Morningstar's new bond categories represent a major change for fixed-income investors. We discuss the change and how advisors are positioning clients today.
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The U.S.-China trade war—what could drive further market volatility
What could drive further market volatility now that the U.S.-China trade war has heated up again? Our market strategists discuss key indicators to watch.
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Bond types that tend to fare best following yield curve inversions
Yield curve inversion alert—one of the most potent historical harbingers of economic recession flashed red recently. Find out what to do now.
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A second look at short-term bond funds: are investors missing the forest for the trees?
Allocations to short duration bond funds may not actually reduce a portfolio's overall risk. See why investors may want to reconsider the role that duration can play in reaching long-term goals.
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ETF structure trumps ETF cost—what advisors need to know
The key to ETF due diligence is to shift the focus from cost to structure. We outline a series of questions to ask about what's under the hood of any ETF.
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What to do when momentum investing stalls—and changes its stripes
Momentum investing shows shortfalls in single-factor strategies. What’s worked on the way up hasn’t always worked on the way down. Find out why—and what to do now.
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