Simplicity Wealth LLC Acquires 147,387 Shares of John Hancock Core Bond ETF $JHCR

Simplicity Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of John Hancock Core Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:JHCR) by 72.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 351,056 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 147,387 shares during the period. Simplicity Wealth LLC owned 0.32% of John Hancock Core Bond ETF worth $8,443,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in John Hancock Core Bond ETF in the second quarter worth approximately $288,000. Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co acquired a new position in John Hancock Core Bond ETF in the first quarter valued at approximately $400,000. Kensington Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of John Hancock Core Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $646,000. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. bought a new position in shares of John Hancock Core Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $889,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of John Hancock Core Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,427,000.

John Hancock Core Bond ETF Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of JHCR stock opened at $24.44 on Friday. John Hancock Core Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $23.89 and a 52 week high of $25.90. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $24.49 and a 200-day moving average of $24.95.

John Hancock Core Bond ETF Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 28th were issued a $0.0853 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 28th. This is a negative change from John Hancock Core Bond ETF’s previous monthly dividend of $0.0963. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%.

John Hancock Core Bond ETF Profile

The John Hancock Core Bond ETF (JHCR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund is actively managed, investing primarily in US investment-grade bonds, maintaining a focus on sound credit quality. The fund aims to provide a high level of current income while prioritizing the preservation of capital and liquidity JHCR was launched on Dec 18, 2024 and is issued by John Hancock.