John Hancock Corporate Bond ETF Price & Performance (JHCB)

February saw a 2.0% decrease in margin debt levels, marking the first decline in six months. Adjusted for inflation, the drop was 2.5%. The debt level, which now stands at $918.144 billion, reflects a year-over-year increase of 23.6%. This decline could signal shifts in investor sentiment and market risk appetite.1

Lennar Corporation received a downgrade from Outperform to Market Perform, with its price target cut to $141. Analysts cited risks in the housing market and uncertainties from the Millrose Properties spin-off. Adjustments to growth estimates and gross margins reflect a cautious outlook, despite the company’s strong financial positioning.2

Principal Securities Inc. reduced its stake in the John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF by 39.3% during Q4, selling 840 shares. Other firms, including Strategic Financial Concepts LLC, increased their investments, highlighting varied institutional strategies. The ETF’s market cap stands at $4.09 billion, with a PE ratio of 20.55.3