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John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF Sees 76.8% Drop in Short Interest

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16 January, 2026

The short interest in the John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:JHCP) experienced a substantial decline of 76.8% in December 2023. As of December 31, short interest stood at 2,513 shares, a sharp drop from the 10,816 shares reported on December 15. This reduction reflects a short-interest ratio of just 0.1 days, indicating that approximately 0.1% of the ETF’s shares are currently short sold.

Trading Performance and Historical Context

On Thursday, shares of JHCP traded down by $0.01, reaching a price of $25.50. The trading volume for the day was 24,194 shares, which is significantly higher than its average volume of 11,769 shares. Over the past year, the ETF has seen a low of $24.35 and a high of $25.95. Currently, its fifty-day simple moving average is $25.48, while the two-hundred-day average stands at $25.40.

Institutional Activity in the ETF

Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their holdings in the John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF. Coign Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake by 9.8% during the third quarter, now owning 490,608 shares valued at approximately $12,484,000 after acquiring an additional 43,833 shares in the last quarter. Additionally, Andina Capital Management LLC invested $253,000 in a new stake during the same period, while Jane Street Group LLC also entered the ETF market with a stake worth $364,000 in the first quarter.

The John Hancock Core Plus Bond ETF primarily invests in broad credit fixed income, with an actively managed portfolio. The fund aims for a high level of current income while incorporating ESG considerations into its investment strategies. Launched on December 18, 2024, the ETF includes an allocation of up to 20% in high-yield bonds, reflecting its diversified approach to bond investing.

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