John Hancock Core Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:JHCR) Sees Significant Decline in Short Interest

Posted by Renee Jackson on Mar 3rd, 2026

John Hancock Core Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:JHCR – Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 679 shares, a drop of 20.0% from the January 29th total of 849 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 232 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days. Based on an average daily volume of 232 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On John Hancock Core Bond ETF

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Advisory Services Network LLC raised its holdings in John Hancock Core Bond ETF by 22.1% during the fourth quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 43,613 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,108,000 after purchasing an additional 7,880 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in John Hancock Core Bond ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $675,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its position in shares of John Hancock Core Bond ETF by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 13,649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $347,000 after buying an additional 403 shares in the last quarter.

John Hancock Core Bond ETF Stock Down 0.2%

JHCR stock traded down $0.04 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $25.68. 1,925 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,177,971. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $25.52 and its 200 day moving average price is $25.55. John Hancock Core Bond ETF has a 52-week low of $24.55 and a 52-week high of $25.90.

About John Hancock Core Bond ETF

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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.