Is John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) a Strong ETF Right Now?

John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF (JHSC) is a smart beta ETF launched in 2017 with $723.15 million in assets. It tracks the John Hancock Dimensional Small Cap Index with a 0.42% expense ratio and has delivered 15.34% returns year-to-date and 17.16% over the past year. However, cheaper alternatives like Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF (0.03% expense ratio) and iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (0.06% expense ratio) offer lower-cost options for small-cap exposure.